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 

Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room

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In today's episode, Tim wants to sneak in an episode for National Poetry Month before April is out. Kyle Wood returns to the show to share some of his ideas on poetry and art and discuss a pair of his most recent articles. Listen as they discuss concrete poems, ekphrastic poetry, and how we can get kids writing and thinking differently about art.  Resources and Links   Bringing Concrete Poetry Into the Art Room  Incorporating Poetry to Boost Process in Advanced Art   A One Day Lesson that Connects Poetry and Art Analysis  Ekphrastic Poems: Using Language Arts to Improve Visual Literacy 

Ep. 413 - Exploring Poetry and Art

In today's episode from the archives, both Janet Taylor and Amanda Heyn are joining Tim 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 

From the Archives: Exploring Art Teacher Myths

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   

Ask the Experts, Episode Six: Sculpture

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   

Ask the Experts, Episode Five: 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   

Ep. 392 - Moving From the Classroom to the Art Room

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