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 amazing school-wide thematic units. She walks you through the steps she uses to select a year long art theme, strategies that go into designing the curriculum and how she creates the projects with her students. You can download a free worksheet that will help you design the art curriculum of your dreams! This episode is for anyone who wants to learn how design a thematic art unit from the early research stages to implementation in the art room. LISTEN TO THE SHOW IN THIS EPISODE YOU'LL LEARN: - How Laura sets up her art room for multi-class mural making - How many students Laura teaches and what her schedule looks like - Laura secret to high engagement in the art room - The brand of paint Laura swears by - How to make painting work in your classroom and the secret that will make the process effortless - How Laura structures her art class - How Laura plans her curriculum and when she starts (this might surprise you!) - Tips for teaching art from a cart - Tying in the elements of art and state standards - Literacy connections - Clean-up strategies SHOW NOTES Alisa Burke Kezz Brett Texture Tools from Lakeshore Blick premium Tempera Paint Crayola Premium Paint How to Create a Mural A few Mexican Inspired Projects A few Art Projects inspired by India If this show inspired you, please subscribe to Art Made Easy in iTunes and leave a rating or review. This helps the podcast get recognized by more creative people like yourself. Thank you so much! You can find Laura through Instagram @paintedpaperintheartroom, through her blog Painted Paper and her amazing store on Teachers pay Teacher