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Nature Artwork Showdown: 2 Art Teachers Branch Out with Mystery Art Supplies
Three mystery box rounds. Two art teachers. One chance to create frame-worthy artwork—Who will make their mark? The challenge? Art…
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Don’t Avoid Figure Drawing: How to Teach the Human Figure in Elementary Art
Drawing people can feel complicated. Students get frustrated when their drawings don’t match what they imagine. Plus, considering how to…
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How Art Teachers Can Adapt to Change (Ep. 513)
In this episode, Tim sits down with elementary art teacher Khadesia Latimer (@thebusybrushes) to explore the biggest shifts she has…
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Laugh as a Class: 4 Amusing Whiteboard Games Your Art Students Need to Try
Being an art teacher can be exhausting. Managing the supplies, the mess, the questions, rotating art in the showcase, in…
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Instant Gratification & the Motivation Shift: What is Different in Today’s Art Room?
What feels different about teaching right now? In this clip, we reflect on a powerful community conversation about student motivation,…
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Art Teacher Quiz: Are You Thriving or Just Surviving?
Spring brings fresh energy, longer days, and plenty to do! In the art room, students are wrapping up portfolios, preparing…
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The April Mailbag: Fast Finishers, Design Ideas, and Managing Loud Classes (Ep. 512)
It’s time for the April mailbag! Tim and Amanda are back to answer your most pressing questions, all of which…
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Easy, Practical Exercises to Teach Composition in K-12 Art
You’re probably already teaching composition in your art class. You introduce the rule of thirds. You review the Principles of…
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Spring Clean the Art Room: End-of-Year Organization & Wrapping Up Projects
With the end of the school year in sight, it’s time to dive into spring cleaning! In this episode, you’ll…
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Make Your Students Laugh with These 6 Funny Art History Stories!
If your school year is feeling stale and students are starting to look glazed over, try infusing funny art history…
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The Strange and Spectacular Quest to Define Color with Author Kory Stamper (Ep. 511)
What is color? And why is it so hard to define? In today’s Art Ed Radio episode, Tim sits down…
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The Visual Arts Data Story: How to Share Growth with Those NOT in Art Education
Art teachers know their work matters—but showing that impact in a way others understand can be a challenge. With a…
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