Art Made Easy

Aug 12 2024 153 ep. 40 mins 1.8k
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Welcome to Art Made Easy, a weekly podcast to help you teach art to kids.
I’m excited to bring you interviews with the best in the biz; inspiring art teachers, authors, creative souls and teaching experts.
Join me to navigate the World of Kid's Art Through Stories, Tips and Practical How-To's!

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Strategies for the First Day of Art Class: AME 063

Aug 12 2024 33 mins  
Whether you are a brand new teacher preparing for your first art class or an experienced art teacher looking to change things up, knowing what to do on the first day of school can be challenging. We all have questions: Do you create art right away or do you establish a management plan? You may wonder what projects to do or what supplies to prep. This episode offers a few ideas to

Clean Up Strategies & Routines for the Art Room: AME 132

May 10 2023 36 mins  
It's 5 minutes before the end of art class, the room is a mess. Some kids are finishing up their projects, others are not. The clock is ticking and you know what comes next... clean up time. What do you do next? That depends on you... today on Art Made Easy, I help you outline the best clean up routine for YOU. That little phrase always puts me in panic mode. Why? Becaus

10 Tips to Make the Most out of Your Summer: AME 095

Jun 14 2022 38 mins  
Which statement rings true for you: summer is too short OR summer is long enough? If you're like most of us, you probably feel as though it is way too short. By the time you’re back in the classroom in August or September it can feel as those past two months was just enough time to catch your breath, but not enough to fully recharged and get aligned. So how do you make

How to Cultivate Creative Thinkers at Home: AME 153

Mar 18 2020 23 mins  
The Coronavirus is certainly shaking things up. It's early on in the cycle of school closures, social distancing and home-based learning and people are just plain confused. Folks deal with these types of events differently. There is a tremendous amount of pressure to stay put, not travel, hoard toilet paper and stock up on Chardonnay. So I thought it might be helpful to offer y

Your Communication Plan (and Why it’s Never Too Late to Create One): AME 152

Mar 11 2020 39 mins  
Do you struggle to find the right response when parents complain about your cancellation policy, how you're grading children in art class, or why your art looks the way it does? You're not alone. One of the biggest challenges for many art teachers, classroom teachers, and art volunteers is setting expectations for your art program. This is an often overlooked part of your program a

The Secret Benefits of Make-Up Art Days: AME 151

Mar 04 2020 21 mins  
As art teachers we have BIG goals for our art programs. Extensive year-long themes and curriculums require many class sessions to complete. And the more classes a project requires, the more likely it is that kids will fall behind. And that means a portfolio of unfinished work. One of the most effective ways to tackle unfinished work is to schedule a make-up art day for your student

5 Unconventional Ways to Connect with your Students: AME 150

Feb 26 2020 41 mins  
Do you sometimes feel that there is a spark missing from your art room? Maybe your students are acting bored, apathetic or disruptive? Don't throw out your behavior management plan just yet. All you might need is a change in how you engage with your students. Here are my favorite - and slightly unconventional ways - to connect with your students so your art room is engaging,

How to Embrace Your Role as a Non-Credentialed Art Teacher: AME 149

Feb 19 2020 40 mins  
Are you a credentialed art teacher? Or are you teaching art without an art related degree? I'm curious because this topic has been a HOT one in our Facebook groups. And truthfully, if I get hate mail at all, it's usually because of two things: selling art lessons or saying you can teach art even if you're not an artist. I do both because I believe in both. Especially the latter. In

How to Prepare for a School Art Show: AME 148

Feb 12 2020 41 mins  
Hosting an art show is undeniably the best way to celebrate your student's year long efforts in art education. But the logistics of an art show can be overwhelming. Whether you're excited to put this together (or expected to) it's always a good idea to plan ahead. In this episode, I'll take you through each step to prepare yourself and what you can do to make sure your art s

Nailing Your Art Demo: AME 147

Feb 05 2020 39 mins  
When you demonstrate a project, your goal is to communicate the process in a way that connects to the students. A demo lays out the steps, so each student can fully understand the steps and complete the lesson. The question is how do you do that? In this episode, I'll go over my experiences with different tools and technology that I've tried for art demos (what worked and didn't wo