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Portraits & Paper Mache Ideas that POP! Powerful Art Projects for All Levels
Artmaking is at full speed, and students are deep into making conceptual portraits and upcycled sculptures. In this episode, you’ll…
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Help Me Help You: Teaching Students to Support Each Other in the Art Room
Do you ever feel like your students rely on you for everything? They raise their hands for help before they’ve…
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The November Mailbag: Live from Chicago
Recorded live at the Illinois Art Education Association Conference, Tim Bogatz and Amanda Heyn dive into the November Mailbag to…
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3 Fun Ways to Use Padlet in the Art Room
Knowing how and when to add technology can be daunting because there are so many options! But when used intentionally,…
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6 Cheap Hot Glue Gun Tips & Hacks for a Safe Art Room
Do you use hot glue guns with your students? Whether you teach elementary, middle, or high school, these hot glue…
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8 Curious Questions About Everyday Art Materials That You Need To Know
Understanding the science behind artistic processes and tools will help you and your students experience more success with traditional techniques….
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An Art History Mystery, Part Two (Ep. 491)
In part two of this special fiction-meets-art-history podcast, you’ll step into the MoMA after hours, where a professional development retreat…
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7 Contemporary Artists Who Bring Art History to Life in the Classroom
Students often think of art history as a list of names and dates. However, art history isn’t over—it’s an ongoing…
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Art Teachers Say No Without the Guilt: How to Set Boundaries at Work
Do you feel guilty every time you try to say “no?” You’re not alone. In this video clip from AOE’s…
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Curiosity Over Comfort: Designing Art Exercises That Challenge and Inspire
Remember that glorious feeling when a student makes a creative breakthrough? It’s that “aha!” moment, that electric spark of innovation,…
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An Art History Mystery, Part One (Ep. 490)
A locked museum. Five eccentric art teachers. One missing Salvador Dalí masterpiece. In this special fiction-meets-art-history podcast, you’ll step into…
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These 9 Unusual Art Materials Will Surprise Your Students!
A tortilla—as a canvas? If you think tortillas are just for taco night, think again! One of the most fascinating…
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