Podcasts

Nailing Your Art Demo: AME 147

When you demonstrate a project, your goal is to communicate the process in a way that connects to the students. A demo lays out the steps, so each student can...Learn More

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The Art of Slowing Things Down: AME 146

I read so many comments from teachers in our Facebook Groups expressing how their students behavior has changed. Some teachers feel like kids aren’t able to work on the same...Learn More

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The 5 Stages of Art Teacher Growth: AME 145

When I was getting started as an art teacher, I was excited. But, I didn’t really know what I was doing. I had little to no experience – a few...Learn More

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How to Think Your Way to a Happy New Year: AME 144

My word of the year for 2020 is: clarity. For most of us, January is all about change: being a healthier, happier version of yourself. But that isn’t always the...Learn More

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What Do We Mean When We Talk About Cookie-Cutter Art: AME 143

In all of my years of teaching, there is one thing that has lead me to scratch my head literally every single time I hear this phrase… and that’s “cookie-cutter...Learn More

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The 3 Things that Hold Teachers Back from Loving Their Job: AME 142

Being successful as an art teacher means more than teaching kids how to draw or paint. It means getting kids to listen and sit and follow directions so that they...Learn More

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The Secret Benefits of Reading Aloud to your Children: AME 141

Janey Strong is the photographer, writer, mother and early literacy advocate behind Darling Readers. Her passion is finding unique ways to encourage parents read to their children – and children...Learn More

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How to Engage and Connect with Children with Emotional Disabilities: AME 140

Patty chats with Gold Star Sparkler, Jennifer Ford Pace, who was recently named Teacher of the Year in her community of Henrico, Virginia. It’s a dive deep conversation on how Jennifer...Learn More

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How to Grow a Customer Base for Your Art Studio with Meri Cherry: AME 139

Do you have a studio based art business? If so, my conversation with Meri Cherry will be a game-changer for you. She doesn’t just offer strategies on filling your classes...Learn More

Related categories: Podcasts, Running an Art Business