Inside the Artroom

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. After approaching a few schools in her district, June was...Learn More

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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, decision makers and creators. As art teachers, we strive to...Learn More

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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 help children channel their natural tendencies and curiosities into focused...Learn More

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How To Cultivate Craftsmanship in Your Art Room: AME 092

Today I’m talking to an art teacher who confesses to being focused on the end result. Before you judge, listen to how Britt Curley, from the blog, Art Room Britt,...Learn More

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Head, Heart & Hand: The Waldorf Approach to Managing Young Artists: AME 090

Sally Haughey Fowler brings absolute wonder to her students through the Waldorf environment. She walks into an art room with intention, passion and enough drama to rival a Disney production....Learn More

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Classroom Management Strategies That Work For You: AME 088

CLASSROOM MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES THAT WORK FOR YOU: AME 088 Wouldn’t it be nice if we could step into our art rooms and spend the entire session creating art? Not likely,...Learn More

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Teaching Kids to Paint: AME 083

Today I’m answering the most asked questions I receive about teaching kids to paint. This is the second episode in our series, Questions You Were Afraid To Ask. If you...Learn More

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Teaching Kids How To Draw: AME 082

We’re going back to basics today to answer 5 questions that you may have been afraid to ask about teaching kids to draw. I’ve been sharing how to teach drawing...Learn More

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How To Love Your Job: AME 075

Have you ever felt frustrated or flustered at work? Perhaps a bit anxious or uncertain? Creating art lessons, prepping supplies, managing behaviors and dealing with uncertainty can challenge even the...Learn More

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