Curriculum

Old Favorites or New Ideas? Finding the Compromise in Curriculum Planning

Lindsey McGinnis | November 13, 2025

Which makes for better lessons: tried and true favorites or new ideas? In this clip from AOE’s Art Ed Radio Podcast, Tim and Amanda discuss how to find the right balance between repeating assignments and keeping things fresh. You’ll hear both perspectives: the joy of refining projects year after year, and the excitement of creative experimentation.

We’ll cover:

How repeating projects can actually make you a stronger teacher.
The importance of finding joy in the creative lesson planning process.
How FLEX Curriculum can help you find new favorites.
And more!

Whether you thrive on efficiency or love the challenge of reinventing every project, this conversation will help you find the compromise that works for your planning style.

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ABOUT THE AUTHOR

Lindsey McGinnis

Lindsey McGinnis is AOE’s Media Content Manager and a former high school art educator. She is passionate about equipping art teachers to be successful in their classrooms and firmly believes that art is the best place for students to explore and process the challenging topics and concepts around them.

Old Favorites or New Ideas? Finding the Compromise in Curriculum Planning

Lindsey McGinnis

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