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 

Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities

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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   

Ask the Experts, Episode Four: Printmaking

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   

Ep. 397 - Visual Journals and Classroom Communities

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