Blending the Rules

Two art teachers learning how to blend the rules in a classroom teacher world.

Episode 45–Art Supply Superlatives

In this episode, *cough, cough* recorded way longer ago than we care to admit, we came up with fun superlatives for common art supplies.

06-07
17:00

1 Year of Blending the Rules!

Quick update after 1 year of Blending the Rules and moving into year 2!

03-25
07:43

Episode 44–Common Art Teacher Problems and Solutions-Part 2

In this episode, we talk about more art teacher problems and solutions. For other solutions, check out episode 27 (part 1).

02-07
26:52

Episode 43–Favorite Clay Projects

In this episode, we discuss our favorite clay projects we’ve done.

01-24
31:47

Episode 42–Art Teacher New Year’s Resolutions

In this episode, we discuss our New Year’s resolutions as art teachers.

01-17
24:54

Episode 41–Top Moments of 2023 for Blending the Rules

In this episode, we look back at our top 10 favorite moments from our journey of starting Blending the Rules!

12-20
23:10

Episode 40–Unique Ways to Hook Your Students

In this episode, we talk about the “hook”, anticipatory set, engagement…whatever you want to call it to start a unit or a lesson. We discuss different things we’ve done and some we wish we did more of because they were so fun and exciting!

12-13
28:14

Episode 39–The Ultimate Artsy Gift Guide

In this episode, we discuss some different artsy gifts for people of all ages! Lists are through our Amazon Storefront and Blending the Rules may receive a commission through these links.

12-06
24:51

Episode 38–In person demonstrations vs. Video demonstrations

In this episode, we discuss the pros and cons or in person demonstrations and video demonstrations.

11-29
25:39

Episode 37–Winter Projects and Activities

In this episode, we discuss different winter projects and activities we have enjoyed doing with our students or found to be successful.

11-22
23:33

Episode 36–(Mini) Mini Series—Value, Texture and Space

In this episode, we discuss how we reach value, texture and space.

11-08
20:41

Episode 35–(Mini) Mini Series—Color and Color Theory

In this episode, we discuss how we go about focusing on color and teaching color theory to students.

11-01
16:44

Episode 34–(Mini) Mini Series—Line, shape, form

In this episode of our (mini) mini series about elements of art, we discuss different things we’ve found success with when teaching lines, shapes and forms.

10-25
18:12

Episode 33–Grading in the Art Room

In this episode, we discuss different things we consider when grading students’ artwork.

10-18
29:36

Episode 32–All about TAB with special guest, Jen Ferrari

In this episode, Jen gives us the scoop on all things TAB and how to start transforming your classroom or test the waters.

10-11
30:39

Episode 31–Work/life Balance

In this episode, we discuss different ways we’ve tried to balance work and life.

10-04
27:42

Episode 30–Catching Students Up

In this episode, we discuss different ways to help students catch up when they have been absent or get behind.

09-27
27:09

Episode 29–Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation (part 2) with LaNesha Tabb

In this part 2 episode about culture, we invited educator, LaNesha Tabb to talk about her experiences and advice for teachers wanting to incorporate more culture into their classroom.

09-20
27:41

Episode 28–Cultural Appropriation vs. Cultural Appreciation (part 1)

In this episode, we discuss the difference in cultural appropriation versus cultural appreciation in the art room.

09-13
31:42

Episode 27–Common Art Teacher Problems and Solutions

In this episode, we talk about 5 key art teacher problems and some solutions we have found that work for us.

09-06
30:20

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