Art Ed Radio

In the sixth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, former Art Ed Radio host Andrew McCormick returns to the podcast and joins Tim for a discussion on sculpture in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss inexpensive and unique sculpture materials, the importance of process, their most creative projects, and so much more. 

AOEU Resources on Drawing PRO Learning Beginning Sculpture Exploring Sculpture with Elementary Students Exploring Architecture Through Paper Sculpture FLEX Curriculum 2D to 3D Integrating Sculpture Sculpting with Cardboard AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Sculpture AOEU Magazine & Podcasts Ep. 185: Simple Sculpture Ideas Ep. 075: Sculpture Ideas for Every Level Ep. 191: New Ideas for Fibers, Sculpture, and Metals Inexpensive Sculpture Ideas to Start the Year NOW Conference Simple and Creative Paper Sculptures Mixed Media Mash-Up Sculptures

In the fifth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Jenn Russell joins Tim for a discussion on drawing in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss their favorite drawing materials to teach, whether we can manage the mess of pastels, how to scaffold your instruction and curriculum, and so much more. 

AOEU Resources on Drawing PRO Learning Observational Drawing Rethinking Your Drawing Curriculum Drawing Using Charcoal The Building Blocks of Drawing FLEX Curriculum Drawing Connections (One Day Lessons) Experimenting with Portraiture AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Drawing AOEU Magazine & Podcasts Ep. 188: Inside the Studio with CJ Hendry Ep. 257: How Exactly Do You Teach Drawing? Ep. 187: Exploration and Experimentation in Drawing Exploring the Magic of Blind Contour Drawing NOW Conference Tips to Create Spectacular Colored Pencil Drawings A New Way to Look at Portrait Drawing

In the fourth episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Candido Crespo joins Tim to talk about teaching printmaking in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss printmaking centers, ideas for printing with very little budget, how to create a reduction print, and so much more. 

AOEU Resources on Printmaking PRO Learning Elementary Printmaking with Simple Materials Classroom Lithography Monoprinting for Every Level Getting Started with Screen Printing FLEX Curriculum Relief Printmaking Collection Experimenting with Monoprinting Collection AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Printmaking AOEU Magazine & Podcasts 8 Inspiring Printmaking Lessons for Your Classroom this Year How to Open a Printmaking Center in 5 Easy Steps 10 Everyday Items to Help Manage the Mess of Printmaking The Best Way to Scaffold Your Printmaking Instruction NOW Conference Printmaking Ideas for Your Youngest Students Printmaking Tips and Tricks for Elementary Experimenting with Collagraphs Ideas for Monoprinting

In the third episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Lena Rodriguez joins Tim to talk about a variety of topics when it comes to teaching painting in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss watercolor, tempera, acrylics, oils, and even encaustics, plus dive into how we teach technical skill, a dream classroom setup, and so much more. 

AOEU Resources on Ceramics PRO Learning Getting Started with Encaustics Acrylic Painting Basics Watercolor Painting Basics Tempera Painting Basics FLEX Curriculum Watercolor and Everyday Life Collection Acrylic Still Life Collection AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Painting--Watercolor Studio: Painting--Tempera and Acrylic AOEU Magazine & Podcasts Ep. 117: Does Anyone Actually Enjoy Watercolor? 6 Ways to Take Your Students Beyond Watercolor Techniques Stretching a Canvas with Ease 13 Palettes for the Art Room or Professional Use NOW Conference Acrylic Lessons to Build Student Confidence Watercolor: Moving Beyond the Basics Encaustics Made Easy

In the second episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Laura Irmis joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching ceramics in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss kiln firing, instructional strategies, organization tips, handling materials, and so much more. Full episode transcript below.

AOEU Resources on Ceramics PRO Learning Getting Started with Glazing Innovative Ceramics Methods Hand-Built Ceramics Critical Kiln Safety FLEX Curriculum Coil Pottery Collection Slab Pottery Collection AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Ceramics AOEU Magazine & Podcasts Ep. 181: Innovative Ceramic Ideas Learning to Love Ceramics: Part 1 and Part 2 Budget-Friendly Ideas to Organize Your Ceramic Space Ceramic Hacks to Level Up Your Game NOW Conference Ceramic Tips, Tricks, and Ideas Kiln FAQs Beginning Ceramics Lessons for Secondary Students Boost Your Ceramic Confidence 

In the first episode of Ask the Experts miniseries, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about all things related to teaching photography in the art room. Answering questions from podcast listeners and the art teacher community, they discuss alternative processes, the value of a darkroom, how to get started with teaching photography, and so much more. 

AOEU Resources on Photography PRO Learning Digital Photography Basics Creative Approaches to Beginning Photography FLEX Curriculum Digital Photography Collection 24 Photography Lessons AOEU Graduate Courses Studio: Photography AOEU Magazine It's Time to Accept that Your Darkroom is Dead Why We Should Keep Darkroom Photography Alive A Love Letter to Pinhole Photography How to Get Your Students Thinking Deeply with Photography NOW Conference Ideas for Digital Organization Alternative Photographic Processes How to Create Chemigrams Differentiation in Digital Photography

Moving into March, it is time for another mailbag episode! Amanda and Tim begin with a long discussion about Amanda's new tattoo and the upcoming March Madness basketball tournament (if you want to miss the body art and hoops talk, and just get to the art teaching, skip to 16:00) They then dive into a bit of advice on collaborating with other teachers, and move on to everyday creativity, dealing with student apathy, and answering the question "is this good enough?".

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Effectively Collaborating with Classroom Teachers Words of Wisdom from a Traveling Art Teacher How to Rethink Creativity Find How to Get Started Teaching Art on a Cart in PRO Learning

Kyle Wood is back on the podcast today, just ahead of his first articles being published on the AOEU Magazine next month! He joins Tim to talk about what he will be writing, and of course they can't pass up an opportunity to tell some of their favorite stories and share some of their favorite facts about art history. Listen as they discuss upside-down paintings, famous forgeries, getting students excited about art, and--of course--Kyle's Arts Madness tournament for 2024.

Resources and Links Six Seedy Parts of the Art World Art Educators Love to Teach Learn About Kyle's Arts Madness Tournament, see the brackets, and predict the winner The Mondrian that hung upside down for 75 years Keep an eye on the AOEU Magazine for Kyle's upcoming articles!

Every year, AOEU surveys art teachers from across the country and around the world to capture the current issues, trends, and topics in art education. After data is collected from thousands of art teachers, the annual State of Art Education survey is published in the AOEU Magazine. The 2024 report was published on Friday, and Amanda Heyn and Lindsey McGinnis are on the podcast to discuss the results! Listen as they talk about the most interesting insights from the survey, their own top takeaways, and how teachers everywhere can use the survey to advocate for their art rooms and their programs.

Resources and Links The State of Art Education 2024 6 Steps to Communicate with Stakeholders and Benefit Your Program Crafting your elevator pitch

After the NOW Conference and a presentation that highlighted the joys we find in teaching, it is time to revisit this episode from the archives to ask: Are teachers able to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how we can be more intentional in our teaching. Listen as they also discuss creating and working with your students, helping others find joy, and what we gain from being reflective educators.

Resources and Links Choosing Joy with Daniel Bryant Using Art to Create Joy and Inspire Others How to Prioritize Joy Read more from Jonathan Juravich

Straight off the NOW Conference, Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! After a very quick recap of their trip to Dallas for the conference, they dive into a bit of advice for a retiring teacher. The conversation continues with a conversation on DoorDashing supplies to your classroom, some good lessons for third graders, and a quick chat on their favorite parts of teaching fibers.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Ideas for bringing fibers into your curriculum Planning for a Successful Retirement as an art teacher Dive deeper into PRO Learning to see the weaving pack Amanda mentioned

With the 2024 Winter NOW Conference just days away, Janet Taylor joins Tim to talk about how they put the conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event--including featured presenter Devon Rodriguez--and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Join us at the NOW Conference on February 2nd, 3rd, and 4th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you inspired and excited for the rest of the school year! 

Resources and Links Listen to presenter Jen Leban talk about Creativity Challenges Using Technology Hear presenter Meera Ramanathan on Collaboration Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Jen Leban is back on the show today to talk about her favorite creative challenges that can be found in Adobe Express and preview her upcoming NOW Conference presentation! Listen as she and Tim discuss making connections and creating challenges with tech, some of Jen's favorite projects with drawing and animation, and opportunities for learning and creating for both teachers and students. 

Resources and Links Getting Creative with Tech Listen to one of Jen's previous podcast appearances Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Ahead of the 2024 Winter NOW Conference (which is now just 3 weeks away!), presenter Meera Ramanathan comes back to the podcast to preview her upcoming presentation on collaboration. She talks with Tim about the benefits students get from collaboration, how we can get even our youngest students involved in collaborative projects, and what it's like for her students to have the opportunity to work with a visiting artist. She also shares ideas on how the community can be involved in these projects and how schoolwide projects can bring excitement to your campus.

Resources and Links Find Meera on Instagram See the work of artist Michelle Montjoy The Lessons We Learn From Collaboration The Case for More Collaboration Check out the NOW Conference!

Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode to ring in the new year! Before getting into New Year's resolutions, they begin by talking about their break and why Amanda is so relieved that "all supplies are included" at her kids' origami class. The conversation continues with advice for teachers who struggle with student distractions, a discussion on elementary attention-getters, and some talk on the upcoming interview season and next month's NOW Conference.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Run the Art Room, Ep. 4: Call & Responses and Attention Getters Art Room Attention Getters The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired 25 Common Art Teacher Interview Questions Dive deeper into PRO Learning to see the packs Amanda mentioned Check out the NOW Conference coming up in February!

In this episode from the archives, Andrea Slusarski is here to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids develop and demonstrate their own understanding of what it means to be creative. 

Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Listen to Slu on being a teaching artist and how you can love watercolor

In this episode from the archives, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics. 

Resources and Links Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Creating Time for Yourself Take a look at the Studio: Painting-Watercolor course See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Check out Laura's Ceramics Website

In today's episode, Tim talks about his reflections on the podcast from the year and shares some highlights from podcast interviews over the past 12 months. He shares some of his own favorite conversations with Amanda Heyn and Janet Taylor, Kristina Brown, Candido Crespo, and more. Listen as the discussions cover creativity, assessment, art teacher myths, and working with the community. Full episodes for each of the conversations are linked below!

Resources and Links Challenges for Creativity (Ep. 352) Using Assessments to Nurture Creativity (Ep. 377) Exploring Art Teacher Myths (Ep. 366) The Creatividad Project (Ep. 367)

If you've seen AOEU's Art Room Makeover, you've seen an amazing transformation! And today, you can hear the follow-up conversation about the YouTube series from Tim and Lindsey from AOEU, and Dalitso Chinkhota and Melvin Twine, high school teachers in the D.C./MD area. Listen to how an old, yellow, dingy room got a huge makeover where the team brightened, cleaned, decluttered, and implemented new organizational systems. Dalitso and Melvin talk about the changes in the room, how it has become a more inviting and engaging space for students, and the positive reactions from other teachers and administrators. They also share a few stories from behind the scenes and talk about how the changes are holding up a couple of months after the makeover.

Resources and Links Join the Art Room Makeover Adventure! (Ep. 1) 4 Quick & Budget-Friendly DIYs to Upgrade Your Art Room (Ep. 2) The Big Reveal! Unveiling the Art Room Makeover (Ep. 3) AOEU's YouTube

It is now December, so Amanda and Tim are back with another mailbag episode! They begin by telling about their trip to New York City to interview TikTok and Instagram superstar Devon Rodriguez. The conversation continues with advice for someone looking to come into the teaching profession, a discussion on the best holiday gifts for art teachers, and some conversation on how to get through the last few days before winter break.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links The Perfect One-Day Lesson Moving from the Classroom to the Art Room Listen to last month's mailbag episode

In today's episode, Tim welcomes first-time guest Stephanie Zeiler for a wide-ranging conversation. They begin by discussing visual journals and how they can make journals more engaging and more meaningful for students. They then talk about creating a welcoming classroom community, how we help kids find what they love, and how we can find joy in our teaching careers.

Resources and Links Creating a Welcoming Environment Visual Journaling, Artmaking, and Creativity Listen to Tim's interview with Michael Bell

As we end November and move into December, it is a good time to think about how you approach the holidays in your classroom. Do you teach holiday projects? Should you teach holiday projects? In today's episode from 2021, Tim welcomes Amy Neiwirth to the show to talk about these ideas and so much more. Listen as they discuss how we teach during these months, how we deal with tradition, and why we need to foster authentic artmaking experiences for our students.

Resources and Links Find Amy on Instagram Amy mentioned this webpage about decentering the holidays What is the Role of Holiday Projects in the Art Room? Meaningful Artmaking Ideas that Have Nothing to Do with the Holidays

As Tim said last month, we know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible work. In today's episode, Tim follows up on the last art history episode and brings on guest Kyle Wood to share some of his best ideas on how to engage with art history in the art room. Listen as they discuss solving art history mysteries, different ways that art history can create engagement, and the artworks that students might want to bring into outer space.

Resources and Links Hear Tim's ideas for Engaging Students with Art History Check out the Who Arted? podcast Listen to Tim’s episode with Kyle about Christo and Jeanne-Claude Find Kyle on Instagram

In the first episode of November, Amanda and Tim are back with the mailbag! After a quick discussion about some exciting plans for the next couple of weeks, they answer a voicemail about the need to work alongside your students. The conversation continues into a debate over intermediate and tertiary colors, a moment talking about mistakes and regrets, some advice on working with intransigent colleagues, and so much more.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Inspiring Art Teachers to Follow on Instagram 10 Interesting Art Teachers on Instagram Preparing for Unplanned Absences How to Simplify Your Sub Plans Challenges and Solutions to Working with Colleagues

In the eighth and final episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive into the best and worst parts of professional development. Listen as they discuss some of their best and worst PD experiences, their favorite types of professional development, suggestions for new teachers, and how you can adapt to try to make any kind of professional development worthwhile. 

Resources and Links Finding Time for Better Professional Development What Does Good PD Look Like? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

After last Halloween's popular episode on 6 creepy artworks, Tim is back this year with 5 more of his favorite paintings that can be used to celebrate Halloween. Listen as he talks about Goya, Cezanne, and Caravaggio, and also dives into literature and Greek mythology in this entertaining episode.  

Resources and Links 6 Creepy Artworks for Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Making Art History Meaningful Helping Students Care About Art History

In the seventh episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim dive deep into the topic of assessment, and talk about how effective assessments can help both your students' learning and your own teaching. Listen as they discuss formative and summative assessments (and ideas for each type of assessment), participation grades, rubrics, final exams, and so much more. 

Resources and Links See the Plug and Play Rubric from AOEU's FLEX Curriculum How to Assess Your Own Grading Practices Manage Your Time Better with the Studio Habits of Mind Check out all of Janet's articles See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

Today's episode explores what it takes to move from being an elementary classroom teacher into a position as a full-time art teacher. Tim is joined by elementary art teacher (and former 3rd & 4th grade teacher) Sonya Castro as they discuss her experiences making the move and why she loves her current position in the art room. Listen as their conversation covers the easiest and most difficult parts of making the move, what it took for Sonya to start feeling comfortable as an art teacher, and her advice for people who might be looking to transition into the art room.

Resources and Links Mija Teaches Art See Sonya's YouTube Channel and follow Sonya on Instagram How to Be Successful in a New Position 3 Considerations for Taking a New Job

In the sixth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about evaluations. Listen as they cover the differences between different evaluation frameworks, the best approach and mindset going into your evaluation, and how to use the feedback you receive to improve your teaching.

Resources and Links Taking the Fear Out of Teacher Evaluations Making Evaluations Work for You See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

In today's episode, Tim talks to digital illustrator and AOEU faculty member Kayla O'Neal about how she helped design the new graduate course being offered by AOEU. Digital Illustration and Visual Storytelling is a 3-week course in which students create digital illustrations that capture themes from all types of literature, with an emphasis on visual literacy. Listen as the discussion covers the importance of visual literacy for teachers and students alike, Kayla's work as an illustrator, and avenues to explore in digital art for people at every level of expertise.

Resources and Links See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Discussing Digital Art and Technology Learning with Procreate Follow Kayla on Instagram

In the fifth of episode of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about what it takes to be a professional art teacher. Listen as they cover everything from how to dress to what to do during staff meetings, as well as collaboration, communication, and whether it's worth it to dive into the world of social media. 

Resources and Links See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers Setting Professional Goals for the Year Professional Goals for Your Career

We know students can be reluctant when it comes to art history, but we also know that artists from every time and place can inspire some incredible work. In today's episode, Tim pulls a plethora of ideas from the AOEU archives on how to bring art history into the classroom. Listen as he talks about artists who can inspire your students, different ways that art history can create engagement, and how art history might be able to provide a pathway to some quality projects.

Resources and Links Tim's Ideas: 10 Stories, Black Artists Podcast and Resource, and 144 Artists Artists to Inspire Your Students: 18 Contemporary Artists, 6 Diverse Artists Ideas for Projects: Art History Still Lifes, Art History Remix, Engaged Through Fashion New Ways to Engage: Personal Connections, Supporting Advanced Students, But Art History is Boring . . .

In the fourth episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Janet and Tim answer questions about lesson planning and curriculum. Listen as they discuss how you can organize your priorities when planning, the importance of the national standards, foolproof lessons that always seem to lead to student success, and so much more.

Resources and Links Creating a Curriculum That Works for You: Elementary and Secondary What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

In the third episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as they discuss the idea that organization goes far beyond just supplies, student work and classroom storage, and why good organization can help you with your evaluations. Please share this episode with another teacher who might find it helpful!

Resources and Links Follow Janet on Instagram What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

 

As we move a little further into the school year, it's time to ask: Are teachers ready to find joy in their jobs again? Kandice Stewart joins Tim today to answer that question--and many others--as well as talk about how we can be more intentional in our teaching. Listen as they also discuss creating and working with your students, helping others find joy, and what we gain from being reflective educators.

Resources and Links Choosing Joy with Daniel Bryant Using Art to Create Joy and Inspire Others How to Prioritize Joy

In the second episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Lindsey Moss joins Tim and Janet to answer new teachers' questions about classroom management for every level. Listen as they discuss the idea that student behavior is a form of communication, how you can structure your class time to help with management, and why being proactive can be such a game-changer.

Resources and Links Listen to Episode 1: Starting the Year See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

We know students can be apprehensive when it comes to portrait projects, but we also know that they can create some wonderful work. In today's episode, Tim runs through a long list of ideas for portrait projects, including some of his own personal favorites. Listen as he talks about smashing faces, discusses the power of in-person drawing, and shares some ideas for interesting and advanced portraits that might help engage your students.

Resources and Links Read Abby Schukei's article about Snapchat Portraits Read about the artist Ana Mendieta that Tim mentioned A Unique Portrait Lesson to Build Empathy

In the first episode of the What Do New Teachers Need to Know? podcast, Tim and Janet discuss what new teachers should be focusing on during the beginning months of the school year in order to find success. Listen as they cover ideas on setting up and organizing your room, connecting with colleagues, dealing with supplies, beginning lessons, and so much more. Please share this podcast with a new teacher and help them join in these discussions as part of the art teacher community!  

Resources and Links Follow Janet on Instagram See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

In today's episode, Tim is joined by educators Paula Liz, Abigail Birhanu, Khadesia Latimer, and Tamara Slade. They are four of the co-authors of the recently published book Antiracist Art Activities for Kids: 30+ Creative Projects that Celebrate Diversity and Inspire Change. During today's discussion, they talk about the inspiration for creating the book, the collaborative process (and working with six co-authors!), and what it takes to bring a project like this book to fruition.

Resources and Links Follow Antiracist Art Teachers on Instagram and find their Facebook page Discover the Facebook community that Paula Liz mentioned Find the book from Quarto Publishing, Barnes & Noble, or Bookshop.org Follow Paula Liz, Khadesia, Tamara, and Abigail on Instagram

Now that most teachers are back in school, Amanda and Tim return for the September mailbag! In today's conversation, they share some of their favorite organization tips, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of listener voicemails. The discussion includes advice on transitions and teaching routines, activities for team building in the art room, engaging lessons, and much more!

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Organization hacks on AOEU's YouTube Try Narration to Guide Transitions with Ease! Quiz About the Teacher

As we start back to school and move through the first weeks of the year, Tim wants to share some thoughts on what he thinks will be important for teachers in the near future. In today's episode, he talks through six thoughts about challenges that will be facing teachers and what we can do to help ourselves. Listen as he discusses being proactive with organization and management, being flexible and adaptable, ideas for building community, and finding your outlet away from the classroom. 

Resources and Links What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Starting the Year? Creating a Welcoming Environment Five Ways to Be a Better Teacher This Year

We all love listening to podcasts (obviously), but what if your students were the ones who created the episodes? Following her NOW Conference presentation, Meera Ramanathan is here to discuss her Elementary Art Talk podcast that she creates with her students. Listen as she discusses with Tim the ins and outs of recording her episodes, where her inspiration came from in creating the podcast, and what her students learn when they're collaborating and talking about art. 

Resources and Links Check out the Elementary Art Talk Podcast Follow Meera on Instagram See Meera's website Listen to Meera on the Teaching Artist Podcast

As part of the ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about finding success at the beginning of the school year. Listen as they cover ideas on setting up and organizing your room, connecting with colleagues, dealing with supplies, beginning lessons, and so much more!

Look for the "What Do New Teachers Need to Know?" series in the coming weeks in your Art Ed Radio podcast feed!

Resources and Links Follow Janet on Instagram What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

After last week's mailbag discussion about teaching art on a cart, a number of listeners reached out asking for more content to help them this school year. Today's episode from the archives can hopefully help, as so many art educators are facing the reality of teaching from a cart. In this episode from 2020, Kit Lang joins Tim to share her best tips and tricks for teaching from a cart, as well as what she's learned from her experience teaching in Hong Kong. 

Resources and Links Read Kit's blog with her Top 10 Tips and Tricks Follow Kit on Instagram Listen to last week's mailbag episode Work Smarter Not Harder Teaching on a Cart

Not only are Amanda and Tim here for the August mailbag, special guest Sarah Krajewski (@artroomglitterfairy) makes an appearance as well! In today's conversation, they recap the NOW Conference, pick up a couple of questions from Instagram, and answer a couple of listener voicemails. The discussion includes advice on how to avoid back-to-school anxiety, the best planners for art teachers, ideas for our youngest learners, and how you can thrive when teaching art on a cart.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email podcasts@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Work Smarter Not Harder Teaching on a Cart Podcast 1 about Teaching Art on a Cart Podcast 2 about Teaching Art on a Cart Follow Sarah, Tim and Amanda on Instagram Watch Baby Amanda and her perfect one-day lesson video

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow! Janet Taylor joins Tim today to talk about how they put the Summer conference together, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Join us at the NOW Conference on July 26th, 27th, and 28th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to start the upcoming school year! 

Resources and Links Listen to presenter Katie White discuss assessment and creativity Hear presenter Nic Hahn talk about games to engage students Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

Former Everyday Art Room podcast host and art teacher extraordinaire Nic Hahn stops by the show to discuss some of her favorite games to play with students. Listen as she and Tim discuss how games can build your classroom community, get kids engaged and excited, and maybe even clean up a little bit faster. Make sure you look for Nic's presentation on these games (and so much more) at the NOW Conference next week on July 27th! 

Resources and Links Ideas for Art Room Games 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games Check out the Art to Remember website Find out more about the NOW Conference

As we continue with the focus on creativity in this week's episode, assessment expert Katie White stops by the show to discuss how we can nurture a culture of creativity in our art rooms through how we use assessments. Listen as she and Tim discuss a culture of creativity, the steps of the creative cycle, and how every teacher can make assessment work for them. Make sure you look for Katie's presentation at the NOW Conference on July 27th!  

Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Read Katie's book Unlocked: Assessment as the Key to Everyday Creativity in the Classroom Check out Katie's website Find out more about the NOW Conference

The next mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! In today's mailbag for July, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country on a variety of topics. Listen as they share a couple of odd stories to start the show, and dive into teaching topics and summer breaks as well. The discussion includes the best snacks for the art room, classroom management preparation, and how to keep the Sunday scaries at bay and continue enjoying your summer.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email timothybogatz@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links First Year Art Teacher Guide Check out PRO and FLEX for additional resources What do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? Follow Tim and Amanda on Instagram 15 Innovative Ways to Add Color to Ceramics AOEU graduate courses on Curriculum and Classroom Management

Friend of the pod Andrea Slusarski returns to the show for the first time in a while, and she can't wait to talk to Tim about the psychology of creativity! Though we all teach it in the art room, the research into the psychology behind creativity runs deep. Listen as Slu explains a lot of this research, shares some great food analogies with Tim, and offers advice on how we can help kids develop and demonstrate their own understanding of what it means to be creative.

Resources and Links Challenges to Foster Creativity Cultivating Creativity in Our Students Listen to Slu on being a teaching artist and how you can love watercolor

In this episode from the archives, we're diving into summer, and talking about how we deal with all of the feelings and emotions that come with stepping away from school for a while. Today, Sarah Krajewski joins Tim to talk about how we can take stock of where we are and find our best path forward. Listen as they discuss how we approach the summer, how we think about mental health, and why healing needs to be a part of your vocabulary.  

Resources and Links Listen to the Drive-Thru Art Show podcast Planning for Self-Regulation This Summer Explore The Art of SEL podcast Find Sarah on Instagram

Following last week's mailbag episode, Tim spends some time ruminating on why teachers need to take a break this summer. With so many teachers feeling exhausted, he talks about the benefits to stepping away and the reasons you should take a break from school-related work for a couple of months. Listen as he discusses creating a routine around what you love, exploring new ideas that excite you, and the benefits of making more connections with the people who can support you.

Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them Read Abby Schukei's article about Focusing on Yourself How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate

The long-awaited mailbag episode with Amanda and Tim is here! This is the first of a new series of mailbag episodes that will publish the first week of every month. In today's June mailbag, Amanda and Tim answer questions from teachers all over the country. Listen as they tackle a variety of topics, including how to handle unsuccessful teaching, why breaks are so important, how we deal with sub shortages, and how to respond to difficult teachers and students.

If you have a question for a future mailbag episode, email timothybogatz@theartofeducation.edu or leave a voice recording at 515-209-2595.

Resources and Links Challenges From This Year and How Art Teachers Overcame Them How Art Teachers Can Deal with Demoralization Why Art and Art Teachers Matter How to Reduce Stress and Take Things Off Your Plate

Due to a number of listener requests, Tim takes today's episode outside! More specifically, he is talking about a number of ideas for artmaking activities you can do outdoors with your students. The conversation covers incorporating nature in simple lessons to architectural marvels and earth artists, as well as the reasons why students benefit from being outside. Tim also highlights a number of recently published AOEU articles that explore these ideas even further.

Resources and Links 13 Art Ideas that are Perfect to Take Outdoors 7 Lessons to Take Art Out Into Nature 5 Famous Architectural Works and 10 Fascinating Earth Artists Tips to Incorporate and Plan the Perfect Art Nature Lessons

The end of the year is difficult for teachers, and possibly the most difficult part of that is keeping students engaged. In this episode from 2019, Jordan DeWilde joins Tim to talk about his ideas to keep students creating meaningful work until they are gone for the summer. Listen as they discuss collaboration, engagement, and the best lessons to help students end the year strong. 

Resources and Links Keeping Students Engaged Through the End of the Year Jordan's Celebrating Diversity Through Contemporary Art PRO Learning Pack 5 Projects to Engage Students Who Love Sports

As we come to the final weeks of school, our thoughts seem to naturally drift to what we will be seeing and doing when the next school year starts. In today's episode, Tim talks to Janet Taylor about the issues on teachers' minds as we start planning for fall. Listen as they discuss how teachers are feeling overworked, their thoughts about administrative support, and their perspectives on student engagement. Finally, Tim asks for listener feedback as to what issues you are thinking the most about for the next school year.

Resources and Links Getting Apathetic Students Invested in Art How to Advocate from the Top Revitalizing Your Teaching for the Year Ahead

Despite its long history in the world of art, many art teachers do not know about atelier training--so it is time for an explainer episode! Mandy Theis, art educator and Director of the School of Atelier Arts, joins Tim today to share the ins and outs of atelier training. Listen as they discuss the history of atelier training, what contemporary atelier training is, strategies for how to teach realistic drawing and painting skills in the classroom, and opportunities available for both students and teachers. 

Resources and Links Learn more about the School of Atelier Arts Follow Mandy on Instagram Find the book Mandy mentioned on Atelier Training by Juliette Aristedes Listen to Mandy on the Thriving Artist Podcast

Candido Crespo is back on the podcast! Tim welcomes him back to the show for a discussion on how Candido is bringing art to the community and the workshops he is organizing through his CreativiDAD Project. Listen as they talk about the power of families being creative together, including the value of quality time, exploration, and why we should help parents add creativity to their parenting tool belt. 

Resources and Links Learn more about the CreativiDAD project Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter Take a look at everything else that Candido is doing

Both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim today to discuss, debate, and debunk some various art teacher myths. From art teachers who just paint all day to exploding ceramics to dressing in rainbow colors, there is so much to talk about! Listen as they discuss where art teacher myths come from, the worst advice they've ever received, and the best suggestions they have that all art teachers should know.

Resources and Links Setting Boundaries with Confidence Advice NOT to Follow Your First Year of Teaching Wear Your Color Wheel and Get Your Mornings Back! 5 Reasons for and Against Putting On an Art Show

In today's episode from the Art Ed Radio archives, Eric Scott joins Tim for a long discussion on visual journaling, artmaking, and creativity. In a wide-ranging conversation, they chat about Eric's art practice, how things changed for him during the pandemic, how sketchbooks can be a powerful creative outlet, and why Tim maybe needs to give glue sticks another look.

Resources and Links Visit Eric's website Find Eric on Facebook, Instagram, and Twitter View Eric's livestreams on YouTube

This week is the start of the NAEA National Convention in San Antonio, Texas, and Tim is here with a preview of the event in today's episode. Listen as he discusses his love of learning and attending conferences, some events he is most looking forward to, and some of the happenings with the AOEU team. He also discusses some tips on how to make the most of your conference experience and how to find value in any type of professional development.

Resources and Links 7 Reasons to Attend Professional Learning Events Why You Should Attend an Art Ed Conference 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments Take Home Assessments for the Art Room

In today's episode, Tim is sharing some ideas for assessments in the art room and how they can be used to engage your students. Listen as he discusses the significant differences between assessments and grading, the value of one-on-one discussions with your students, and some strategies to help you create successful rubrics. 

Resources and Links Check out the Plug and Play Rubric in AOEU's FLEX Curriculum 5 Tips for Better Art Assessments 6 Strategies for Fast and Formative Assessments Take Home Assessments for the Art Room

 

In today's episode, Tim is joined by elementary art teacher Laura Irmis to discuss if and how we can find the time to do everything that is expected of us as art teachers. Laura shares how she is making it work as a teacher, artist, mother, and graduate student. Listen as she discusses all of that with Tim and they both share thoughts on prioritizing, scheduling, and their love of ceramics.  

Resources and Links Listen to the Everyday Art Room episode on Creating Time for Yourself Take a look at the Studio: Painting-Watercolor course See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Check out Laura's Ceramics Website

After a flood of messages coming into the inbox, Tim is answering listener questions in this mailbag episode. Listen as he talks about March Madness and Arts Madness, AP portfolios, book recommendations, and how careful teachers should be when it comes to their digital footprint. 

Resources and Links You can find one-day lessons in Tim's first podcast, second podcast, and in FLEX Curriculum Find the book Tomorrow, and Tomorrow, and Tomorrow Check out Kyle Wood's Arts Madness

Ishel Brimhall is back on the podcast to discuss some of her favorite management strategies for Kindergarten classes and all of her younger students. Tim wants to know how those strategies might be adaptable to work with older students. Listen as they discuss those adaptations, how we grab and hold students' attention, the best ways to organize supplies, and why just about every teacher has to deal with students eating supplies.

Resources and Links Listen to Ishel's previous appearance on the podcast Read Ishel's article on Effectively Managing 30-Minute Kindergarten Classes Find more from Ishel

After an incredible response to last week's episode on what ChatGPT can do in our classrooms, Amanda Heyn joins Tim once again to continue the conversation. They share some of their own experience and ideas, as well as a number of suggestions from teachers across the country. Listen as they discuss drawing prompts, artwork descriptions, assessment ideas, and more!

Resources and Links Listen to last week's episode Try out ChatGPT for yourself An interesting discussion on ChatGPT in the Classroom 19 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Classroom

Artificial intelligence (AI) seems to be everywhere, and it is slowly making its way into our classrooms. Currently, the most popular and powerful AI chatbot is known as ChatGPT, and its escapades have been all over the internet. But what can ChatGPT do in our classrooms? Should we be excited? Should we be worried? Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to discuss all of these questions and more, including the benefits and consequences of using AI, how teachers might be able to use the tool, and some of their own experiences with the chatbot.

Resources and Links Try out ChatGPT for yourself An interesting discussion on ChatGPT in the Classroom 19 Ways to Use ChatGPT in Your Classroom

AOEU writer Mariana VanDerMolen is on the podcast for the first time today to discuss a couple of her recent articles, including one on setting goals and one on a variety of uses for glue in the art room. Listen as she and Tim discuss some new ideas for glue, its many possibilities, and why Tim might eventually become a glue stick believer.

Resources and Links Read Mariana's articles on glue and goal-setting See all of her articles Check out her Day in the Life episode on Youtube Follow Mariana on Instagram

Kyle Wood is back on the podcast to talk about his upcoming 'Arts Madness' tournament, and he and Tim share some of their favorite ideas on how to get students engaged with art history. Listen as they discuss the importance of engagement, some of their favorite strategies to help kids make connections, and how to help students think critically about the art they are seeing and creating. 

Resources and Links Find everything you need to know about this year's Arts Madness tournament Follow Kyle on Twitter Listen to a previous episode with Kyle on gamification Find Tim's podcast on 17 Black Artists to Know

In today's episode, Tim welcomes elementary art teacher Ishel Brimhall to the show to talk about how she utilizes her theater experiences in the art room. Listen as they discuss the connections between the performing and visual arts, how theater activities can benefit our art students, and specific projects that have helped Ishel's students find success.

Resources and Links 3 Ways to Incorporate Theater Techniques in the Art Room 3 Ways to Bring Together Dance, Drama, and the Visual Arts Help Your Students Dig Deeper with the Drama Notebook Find more from Ishel

Of the many presentations available in the NOW Conference After Pass, one that stood out to a lot of people was from Ruth Byrne discussing Froebel's Gifts. Today, she joins Tim to talk about Froebel's Gifts and how she utilizes them with her youngest students. Listen as they discuss where she first learned about the gifts, how she introduces them in her classroom, and what her students can learn when working with them.

Resources and Links Follow Ruth on Twitter Understanding Froebel's Gifts Implementing Froebel's Gifts A quick reminder to check out the 1-credit course if you attended NOW

The Winter NOW Conference is just 3 days away! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about everything coming with the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday

Join us at the NOW Conference on January 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready to finish the school year strong!

Resources and Links Listen to Tim's interview with featured presenter Andrea Beaty Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Ahead of next week's NOW Conference, Kristina Brown joins Tim to talk about her upcoming presentations on creative challenges and her favorite photographic processes. Listen as they discuss how students respond to different creative challenges, what kinds of skills can be developed, and how challenges can help collaboration and build a sense of community. 

Resources and Links Follow Kristina on Instagram and Twitter See Kristina's website Creativity Exercises for Every Level Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference and the 1-credit course

Andrea Beaty—author of Rosie Revere, Engineer, Iggy Peck, Architect, and Aaron Slater, Illustrator—joins Tim on today's podcast ahead of her appearance as the featured presenter at the NOW Conference. Listen as she talks to Tim about creativity, nurturing talent, the importance of STEAM, and the vital role that art teachers play each and every day. 

Resources and Links Explore more about Andrea Beaty See Ada Twist during Storytime From Space! Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference

With AOEU just finishing its winter break, Tim digs into the archives to start the new year with an old mailbag. In this episode from 2020, he answers questions from listeners on a wide range of topics, starting with New Year's resolutions. The discussion then moves into art history, deep cleaning the art room, and how to start the second semester right. Tim then closes out the show with ideas on what inspires people to be better teachers. 

Resources and Links Goals for the New Year The Art Ed Now Conference The Art of Education University Master's Degree PD Goals for a New Year

With AOEU on its winter break, Tim has pulled an excellent episode from the archives that was hosted by Candido Crespo. Teachers are always looking for ways to connect with their communities, and today's episode will give you a plethora of ideas on how to do so. Candido is joined by Levar Robinson to talk about understanding and being a part of the community in which you teach, how to connect with families, and how to help students bring art to the spaces around them. 

Resources and Links Follow Candido on Instagram and Twitter Follow Art by Levar on Instagram and Twitter Art Ed Radio Ep. 285--Looking at Collaboration FLEX Lessons--Community Mural and Community Skylines

After Tim's previous episode with AOEU academic advisers Juana Meneses and Jenny Borel, a number of listeners wanted to know more about AOEU Studio Courses. So today, Dr. Alyson Pouls joins Tim to share her experiences as both an associate professor and a student taking a course. Listen as they discuss the benefits to your personal work, how to find the balance you need, and the joy that comes with creating work and connecting with other art teachers.

Resources and Links Listen to the earlier episode with Juana and Jenny See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses Take a look at Studio: Printmaking

Jen Leban is back on the podcast today to share her thoughts on technology, creativity, and why teachers don't need to be scared when it comes to learning new tech! Listen as she and Tim discuss the state of social media and how we make connections there, Google Draw and other free tools, and Jen's upcoming presentations at the NOW Conference in January. 

Resources and Links Follow Jen on Twitter Listen to one of Jen's previous podcast appearances Find all you need to know about the NOW Conference Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching

Tim talks today about the various art teacher communities that we take part in, and what each of these different communities can offer us. Listen as he discusses finding connections both in-person and online, how those connections can help our teaching, and what an ideal art teaching community might look like.

Resources and Links Fill out the form Tim mentioned about Joy in Teaching Finding Your Art Teacher Community The Importance of Professional Connections

Josh Chrosniak returns to the show today to discuss how he built a printmaking press in his classroom. Using an automotive bottle jack, and following videos, resources, and instructions, he created a machine that can be used for a variety of printmaking processes. In this episode, he tells Tim how it was built, everything he uses it for, and encourages teachers to build one themselves. 

Resources and Links Read Josh's article about building the Bottle Jack Press See the plans and the video for building a press Listen to Josh's last appearance on the podcast Check out the Elementary Printmaking PRO Pack

With a nod to both procrastinators and those already planning ahead to their New Year's resolutions, Tim invites a couple of guests on to discuss AOEU's graduate courses. Jennifer Borel and Juana Meneses—both advisors and instructors for AOEU—join Tim to discuss their experiences with recent studio courses. Listen as they discuss how to be present, how to let go of perfectionism, and how a grad course can help both your teaching and your personal artistic practice.

Resources and Links Listen to Juana's last episode on Rediscovering Your Artistic Identity Learn more about Studio: Fibers Learn more about Studio: Painting—Watercolor See all of AOEU's Graduate Courses

After last week's episode on wellness, Tim extends the conversation this week as Chelsea Fleming joins the show to talk about how we can live into gratitude. Listen as Tim and Chelsea discuss their shared disdain for gratitude journals, the importance of reflection, and why we should try to show appreciation and kindness to ourselves.

Resources and Links Listen to Chelsea's last appearance on the podcast How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read more about Susan Cain's Bittersweet Learn about Michael Bungay Stainer

Jess Madenford joins Tim today to explore ideas for wellness that can help art teachers everywhere. Jess is a current art teacher and former AOEU writer who is interested in health and how the idea of focusing on wellness can help all of us. Listen as she and Tim discuss some of her best tips to avoid burnout, why we should focus on a growth mindset, and how we can organize our time and energy.

Resources and Links Listen to Jess's podcasts on Mindfulness and Morning Routines How to Take Care of Yourself and Avoid Burnout Read all of Jess's AOEU Articles

The day after Halloween, AOEU writer Josh Chrosniak makes his first appearance on the podcast to talk about his article on his favorite eerie artists. He and Tim discuss a plethora of artists, including Lee Krasner, Ivan Albright, Goya, and van Gogh. Listen as they chat about why eerie artwork appeals to us, how it can inspire us, and how to appropriately share those artworks with our students.

Resources and Links Read Josh's Article on Eerie Artists Learn more about The Picture of Dorian Gray Check out Lee Krasner's Umber Paintings View the work of Henry Fuseli

Tim asked for teachers to share some horror stories from their time in the classroom, and the submissions did not disappoint! Some of the most hilariously awful stories you can imagine are being shared, and Amanda Heyn is here with Tim to react to everything teachers have been through. Listen as they discuss horror stories: some gross, some scary, and some unbelievable!

Resources and Links 6 Creepy Artworks to Celebrate Halloween The Best Art-Inspired Halloween Costumes Art History Costume Ideas

In the sixth of an ongoing series of podcasts for new teachers, Janet Taylor joins Tim to discuss what new teachers need to know about what it takes to be a professional art teacher. Listen as they cover everything from how to dress to what to do during staff meetings, as well as collaboration, communication, and whether it's worth it to dive into the world of social media. 

Resources and Links Follow Janet on Instagram What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Curriculum? What Do New Teachers Need to Know About Classroom Management? See AOEU's YouTube Series for New Teachers See all of AOEU's Resources for New Teachers

No matter how you are feeling about this school year—whether you are apprehensive or you are excited about being back—setting goals for yourself can be a meaningful exercise that can help your teaching. Listen as Tim talks about finding worthwhile goals, seeing how you can grow in your teaching practice, and how the pursuit of those goals can help you at every step along the way. 

Resources and Links

3 Ways to Set Goals for Your Own Career 6 PD Goals for the New Year Use the form to submit your Art Teacher Horror Story!

Following Tim's previous episode about games in the art room, Kyle Wood returns to the podcast to dive deeper into the topic. From the power of games to their use in building connections and community, this is a wide-ranging discussion. Listen as the guys talk about Kyle's Art Heist Challenge, some strategies for differentiating games for younger students, and how we keep ourselves fulfilled as teachers.

Resources and Links

Tim's previous episode on Art Room Games 6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games View the Games in the Art Room PRO Pack Listen to Kyle's Who Arted? podcast

Today's episode is a conversation from last year about the uptick we have seen with behavior issues--both in frequency and severity. So how can we help our students (and ourselves) with these issues? Today, Tim talks to Janet Taylor and Christine Cusack about strategies to defuse and de-escalate behaviors when students become dysregulated. Listen as they discuss how behavior is a type of communication, why we may need to re-frame our assumptions, and how you can find the resources needed to best handle these issues. 

Resources and Links Read the article from Janet and Chris See all of AOEU's Resources for SEL in the Art Room Recommendations from Chris: Book 1, Book 2, Book 3

Tim is out this week, so we're bringing back an excellent episode from the archives. It's no secret that student learning has been impacted over the last few years. As an educator, it's vitally important that you're able to accurately assess your students to plan effective instruction! Join Tim as he talks to formative assessment expert Lindsey Moss. They'll chat about favorite strategies, easy-to-implement ideas, and why assessment should be part of your daily routine.

Resources and Links View Lindsey's PRO Learning Pack Check out the 1-2-3, A-R-T Youtube series Listen to Lindsey's last appearance on the podcast Assessments You Can Actually Fall in Love With

It has been a long while, so it is time for Tim to answer listener questions with a mailbag episode! It starts with some strange stories of things Tim has found in his art room, then moves on to advice about building community and fostering independence, cleanup routines, and the best ways to reflect on your teaching. 

Resources and Links

See Janet Taylor's first week activity that Tim discussed Follow Jonathan Juravich, Sahirah Dean, and Brent Green on Twitter Listen to Jenn Russell on creating a welcoming environment

Following her popular presentation at the NOW Conference, Dr. Eva Norman visits the podcast to answer some common questions and share some advice on taking care of yourself physically this year. Listen as she and Tim discuss ideas for healthy eating, getting the right amount of sleep, finding time to exercise, choosing the right shoes as a teacher, and so much more.

Resources and Links

See the resource Dr. Norman created for the NOW Conference Creating a Healthy Morning Routine Why Teaching Art Is Like Running a Marathon

In today's podcast, we jump WAY back into the archives to find a great episode from 2017. Tim and his former co-host Andrew McCormick talk about what the beginning of school looks like in their classrooms, and what they wish it could look like. They also discuss how classroom management is key, but how we go about establishing it is different for everyone. The guys also share what happens on the first day in their classrooms and finish the show by stumbling into a possibly brilliant idea for a new project to start the year.

Resources and Links: Check out the back-to-school podcast with Janine Campbell that Tim mentioned 5 Ways to Make Art on the First Day of School 9 Strategies to Build Rapport with Your Students from the Start

Requests have been coming in for Tim to do an episode on games, and today, he delivers. Whether you're looking for student engagement at the beginning of the school year or needing ideas to repeat throughout the semester, this episode has you covered. Listen as Tim discusses some of his favorite games to play, how those games can develop a positive environment and classroom community, and how you can have fun reinforcing learning throughout the year.

Resources and Links

6 Exhilarating Classroom Management Games View the Games in the Art Room PRO Pack Check out the Color Rush Game and download

Starting back to school this year has been a roller coaster of emotions. Excitement and anxiety, determination and burnout, courage and fear. Shannon Lauffer joins Tim today to talk about why all of these emotions are valid, how we can best handle them, and how we can prepare for the coming school year. Whether you are teaching already, starting this week, or doing so soon, this episode is worth a listen—it can be your reminder that you got this.

Resources and Links

See the Back-to-School Resource Hub Watch Shannon's Back to School video Ideas for One-Day Lessons

Phil Hansen is back on the show! Best known for his Embrace the Shake TED Talk, Phil is also an artist, creative, and an advocate for advancing art education. In today's podcast, he talks about publishing his new zine called Toska and the importance of hearing from artists about their work. He and Tim also discuss how the issues can be utilized in the classroom, the impetus for the project, and how he finds new artists to feature. 

Resources and Links

Learn more about Toska Listen to Phil's last appearance on the podcast Check out Phil's website View his "Embrace the Shake" TED Talk

In this episode from 2018, Tim offers up some of his best advice for the start of the school year. Listen as he gives his 5 most important ideas for improving how you start your school year, including why you need to ditch your syllabus, why you need to let your personality shine through, and how to get conversations going with your kids in the first few days of school. 

Resources and Links How to Plan Your First Day at the High School Level Fun Games and Ideas for the First Day Debi West's Name Design Lesson A Quiz About the Teacher

The Summer NOW Conference starts tomorrow, and Tim is here to talk you through what you need to know for each of the next three days.  He will share what to expect each day and some of the highlights of the Conference Kickoff, the Main Event, and the After Pass. And he might have some tips on how you can make the most of your professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday.

Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come! 

Resources and Links

Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Follow AOEU on Instagram Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Hear last week's podcast with Tim and Amanda

The Summer NOW Conference will be here in just 8 days! Amanda Heyn joins Tim today to talk about their preparation for the conference, their excitement about the new changes to the event, and how teachers can make the most of their professional learning on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday next week.

Join us at the NOW Conference on July 27th, 28th, and 29th, where we will share three days of PD that will have you excited and ready for the school year to come!

Resources and Links

Learn all about the upcoming NOW Conference Listen to Tim's interview with NOW presenters Catie Nasser and Kerri Waller Take a look at the Shoebill Stork