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Crafting a Curriculum

Learn how Meri Cherry started her process-based art studio: An Art Made Easy interview

Success Secrets of a Process-Based Art Studio: Art Made Easy 039

After hosting pop up art classes in her garage, art teacher and blogger Meri Cherry listened to her intuition and opened her first art studio in Southern California. Eight months...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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The SPARKLE Method for Lesson Development – Art Made Easy 032

Developing art lessons can be overwhelming to create with a busy schedule. Sure you can use the same art lessons every year but every now and again, you’ll want (or...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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How to use Pinterest in the Art Room: Art Made Easy podcast for art teachers

How to Use Pinterest in the Art Room – Art Made Easy 022

I’m excited for you to meet art  teacher and anointed Pinterest Art Queen, Donna Staten. Donna is an art teacher from Austin, Texas who is known for her HUGE following on Pinterest....Learn More
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Art Made Easy 013: The Scoping & Sequencing of Portrait making for Elementary art

The Scoping & Sequencing of Portrait Making: AME 013

Creating a portrait in elementary school is a natural part of any art curriculum. Over my 13 years as an art teacher, I taught thousands of kids how to draw...Learn More
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Art Made Easy 007 How to Create a Thematic Unit with Laura Lohmann from Painted Paper

How to Create a Thematic Art Unit with Laura Lohmann: AME 007

Have you ever wondered how art teachers come up with so many fabulous lessons? Today I talk to Laura Lohmann from the blog, Painted Paper, on her strategy for designing & implementing her...Learn More
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Art Made Easy 006: How to determine if an art project is right for your class with Patty Palmer

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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