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The 5 worst mistakes I've made as an art teacher

The 5 Worst Mistakes I made as an Art Teacher

    If you have taught art for any length of time, no doubt you have accumulated a few misses in your teaching strategy. I know I have. Like many...Learn More
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How I teach Directed Line Drawings

You either love ’em art hate ’em. Directed drawings can be the antithesis of your art philosophy or your biggest joy. I happen to fall a bit in between. I...Learn More
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Same Project, Different Results: Art Made Easy 038

Does this sound familiar? You teach a lesson and it goes terrific: the students understand the concepts and are totally engaged, but then you go to teach the same lesson...Learn More
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How to incorporate STEAM projects into your art program

Incorporating STEAM Projects into your Art Room: Art Made Easy 036

Are you looking to incorporate a few STEAM art activities into your curriculum this year? Ana Dziengle from Babble, Dabble Do is this week’s guest on the podcast. If you haven’t...Learn More
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Beyond Lesson Plans – Modern Ways to Connect & Collaborate in Your Art Room – AME 035

Are you looking for ways to spruce up your art program? Move beyond traditional lesson plans with artist trading cards, a flipped classroom and QR codes. Nic Hahn, author of...Learn More
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About Guided Drawings: AME 025

To start off Season Two of Art Made Easy, I’m answering a member’s question about Guided Drawings. Gloria asks: “Sometimes when I am doing a directed drawing lesson, like the...Learn More
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Celebrate your fabulous year Art Made Easy 023

Your School Year in Review – Art Made Easy 023

New Year’s Resolutions aren’t just for January! As the school year draws to a close, now is the perfect time to reflect on your year, celebrate your achievements, review what...Learn More
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What it's like to attend the NAEA conference

My NAEA 2016 Debrief…

Did you miss attending the NAEA Conference this year? I almost did. Just two weeks before the event, I purchased my ticket after realizing that this might be the only chance...Learn More
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Art Made Easy Podcast #011 Working Through Mistakes

Working Through Mistakes- Art Made Easy 011

If you teach art to children, no doubt that you’ve come across a child who is unhappy with their work. Some children become rattled by a torn piece of paper...Learn More
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