Art Ed Radio

Social and emotional learning is a topic that is not discussed enough, and it is important that all art teachers start to see how they can begin connecting their art lessons to social and emotional learning. In this episode, Tim welcomes Elizabeth Peterson from The Inspired Classroom to talk about these topics and many more. Listen as they discuss Arts Integration, caring for and connecting with our kids, and why every teacher needs to always remain open-minded.

• The Inspired Classroom Website
• Social Emotional Learning Ideas
• Social-Emotional Artistic Learning (SEAL)
• What it Means to be a SEAL Teacher

It's time for Tim to clear out the inbox and answer some listener questions! The post-Thanksgiving mailbag includes discussion on kids stealing artwork, improving the creative process, and how to critique kids without hurting their confidence. And maybe a few words on why a TED talk on flag design may be just the thing your class needs right now.

• Creativity Exercises for Every Level
• How to Help Students Uncover Their Creative Process
• Helping Students Work Within Constraints
• Roman Mars: The Flag Design TED Talk

Are you looking to improve morale amongst your colleagues and staff? Why not paint your staff bathrooms? It may sound like an idea that's a little bit out there, but AOE Writer and Instructor Debi West will convince you it's the way to go! Listen as she talks to Tim about the inspiration behind the idea, how she works with her kids to advocate for her program, and what she is thankful for as an art teacher.

• How to Build Staff Morale One Bathroom Makeover at a Time
• How to Make Art a Valued Part of Your Community
• All of Debi's AOE Articles
• One of Debi's Previous Art Ed Radio Appearances

Megan Dehner has done videos and PRO packs for AOE, and now she is a part of the writing team. In this episode, Tim brings Megan on to introduce herself, talk about her upcoming writing, and most importantly, her best strategies for teaching English Language Learners.

• Strategies for English Language Learners (PRO Pack)
• Help Your ELL Students with These Simple Steps
• All of Megan's Articles

Author and Illustrator Lori Richmond joins Tim today to talk about running, creativity, and art. Lori's acclaimed "View From My Run" series illustrates the scenes that she passes as she trains for the New York City Marathon. She is also a children's book author and illustrator, and she and Tim talk today about running marathons, finding time to be creative, and how we can help students appreciate the artmaking process.

• Lori's View From My Run Series
• See Lori on Instagram
• More About Lori and Her Work

If you are looking for a good way to add something to your ceramics teaching, you need to check out colored clay! In this episode, Abby Schukei invites Tim into her classroom to explore the idea of colored clay and how it can be used in your classroom. Listen as they discuss the process of creating colored clay, how much your students can do during the process, and some of the best lessons and ideas to bring more color into your ceramics.

• The Art of Dean McCrain
• Color in Clay Facebook Group
• AOE's Studio: Ceramics Course
• Forest Ceramic Company (Instagram)

Art Class Curator podcast host Cindy Ingram is doing a podcast swap with Tim this week! She is a guest on Art Ed Radio today, and he is a guest on the Art Class Curator podcast as well. In this episode, they discuss teaching art history, why emotion plays such a big role in Cindy's passion for art history, and give some strategies on how to better teach art history in your own classroom.

• The Art Class Curator Website
• All of Cindy's Podcasts
• Art History Ideas on AOE
• Tim's Favorite Art History Podcast Episode

AOE Senior Editor Amanda Heyn joins Tim to talk about why art teachers have the best Halloween costumes out there! Listen as they discuss the best art-inspired costumes they've seen (and made), new ideas for costumes with your family or significant other, and possibilities for the procrastinators who haven't yet thought of a costume idea!

• The AOE Frida Costume Tutorial
• Art History Inspired Halloween Costumes
• 25 Ideas for Art Costumes
• 12 Costumes to Make You the Art Star

In today's episode, Tim and Abby tackle the topic of career education, and what the role of art can be when it comes to career and technical ed. Listen as they discuss whether CTE helps or hurts the art room (maybe both?), how to embrace CTE and use it as an advocacy tool, and how art can lead the way when it comes to teaching skills for the future.

• What is Career and Technical Education?
• Why Career and Technical Education
• Lighting a Fire: Why Art Education is the Key to Innovation
• Is There One 'Right' Way to Teach Art?

Having a positive, collaborative relationship with your paraprofessionals is vital. But how do you establish and continue that type of relationship? In this episode, Shannon Lauffer joins Tim to share some of her best ideas about working with paraprofessionals in your art room. Listen as they discuss the importance of communicating your routines and procedures, making sure you are providing the right amount of support, and how to handle any conflicts that may arise.

• Everything You Need to Know About Inclusive Education
• 3 Ways to Better Work with Teaching Aides
• Resources to Help You Meet the Needs of All Students
• Making Accommodations for All Students