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Tips to Help Gauge if an Art Project is Right for Your Class: AME 006

How do I gauge if a lesson is too easy or too complicated for an age group? I get asked that a lot. And Heaven’s knows, I’ve tried to answer... Learn More

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Artful Practices for Young Makers with Rachelle Doorley: AME 005

Today is episode 5 of Art made Easy. I promised you back in November that if I decided to host a podcast, I would commit to at least 6-months. The... Learn More

50

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Play-Doh Colorwheel Activity

This Play-Doh colorwheel is a great way to teach the color-wheel for young children. I’m not sure where this lesson originated but my typewritten copy is by Lois Ann Lynn... Learn More

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The Secret to a Joy-Filled Art Room & How To Teach Collaborative Projects: AME 004

Thank you so much for all of your support during the launch of Art Made Easy. I was super excited to see my logo in iTunes New & Noteworthy section... Learn More

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“Petunia” Painting Project for Kids

“PETUNIA” PAINTING PROJECT FOR KIDS Incorporating literature into art projects remains my favorite type of lesson.  Last year, I introduced Petunia to my third grade students. Using a painting project technique that I call... Learn More

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How to Assess Student Artwork & Qualities of a Great Art Teacher: AME 003

Welcome to my third episode of Art Made Easy! Thank you so much for the overwhelming support for the creation of this podcast. I can only say that I have a... Learn More

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Steps to Hosting Painting Parties and Overcoming Obstacles with Heidi Easley: AME 002

Today on the podcast, I interview Heidi Easley, owner of Texas Art & Soul. Not only is Heidi a part-time K-5 art teacher but she runs a thriving paint party... Learn More

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How I Became an Art Teacher & My Best Advice for Teaching Art to Kids: AME 001

Yes, the day has come! After a long time deciding if, I finally said when. Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy... Learn More

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Sketchbook Project #6: Line Drawings

The Sketchbook Project is a record of how my sixth grade students used sketchbooks during their art class to record art information and create projects. Learn how I used sketchbooks instead of individual sheets... Learn More