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Transitioning from Art Volunteer to Art Specialist: AME 097

After volunteering in her children’s classrooms teaching art, June Wood decided to take a stab at pursuing a paid position.... View Article

Inside the Artroom, Podcasts, Teacher Interviews

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Why Did You Become an Art Teacher? AME: 096

As an artist and a teacher you have the unique ability to inspire kids…to help THEM become artists, critical thinkers,... View Article

Creativity & Mindset, Inside the Artroom, Podcasts

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What to Do with Leftover Paint

It’s that time of year. Decision time. Toss or save? What to do with all that left-over paper, paint, broken crayons... View Article

Organization, Paper Projects

Art Teacher Hacks for Creating Positive Art Classroom Routines

Ten Positive Art Classroom Routines that will naturally cause your students to feel safe and give them a sense of ownership and responsibility for their art classroom.

Artroom Management, How to Teach Art, Organization

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

Which statement rings true for you: summer is too short OR summer is long enough? If you’re like most of... View Article

Creativity & Mindset, Podcasts

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How to Use Flow Learning™ to Engage Students in Art Making: AME 094

Have you ever heard of Flow Learning™? It’s a technique that Joseph Cornell from the Sharing Nature Foundation developed to... View Article

Inside the Artroom, Podcasts

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Make your own sketchbook for less than 50 cents

I’ve been a bit obsessed lately. I’ve been making my own sketchbooks to record my thoughts as I experiment with... View Article

Teaching Philosophies, The Best Art Supplies, The Sketchbook Project, Video Art Tips & Lessons

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Charge What You’re Worth: AME 093

Today on AME, I’m talking all about money…specifically how it applies to art teachers who run classes or workshops or... View Article

Podcasts, Running an Art Business

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