YOUR TIME IN AND OUT OF THE ART CLASSROOM IS PRECIOUS, LET’S MAKE EVERY MOMENT COUNT WITH READY-TO-GO ART PROJECTS AND LESSON PLANS
Teaching art is a passion, but let’s face it, the demands can be overwhelming. That’s where Inside Out Art Teacher steps in – your go-to source for quick, effective, and downright magical teaching resources.
THE BEGINNING OF A PASSIONATE ART LESSON JOURNEY
I am Lauren and I’ve been teaching high school art for 25 years. I truly believe that we perform our best and shine the most when we feel understood, valued, and as though we are able to give the people around us the best versions of ourselves.
WHEN WE FEEL GOOD ON THE INSIDE, IT IS REFLECTED ON THE OUTSIDE.
Teaching art for 25 years has been an odyssey of creativity, resilience, and, of course, the joy of seeing young minds express themselves through art. The early years were a dream—small classes, students diving deep into their creativity, and a sense of profound connection.
CHANGES AND CHALLENGES TEACHING ART
As the years went by, the landscape of education shifted. My school grew, graduation requirements changed, and intricate academic programs altered the course schedule. Suddenly, I found myself with larger classes, combined levels, and limited time for the individual attention that once defined my teaching style.
THE MOMENT OF REALIZATION: I NEEDED HELP
One day, the realization hit—I missed those deep connections. I missed being able to give each student the attention they deserved. The constraints of time were limiting the magic I wanted to create in my classroom.
THE SEARCH FOR SOLUTIONS TO ART CLASSROOM FRUSTRATIONS
I began to search for ways to bridge the gap. I wanted to find a way to maintain that personal touch despite the challenges. The struggles were real:
- The Time-Consuming Repeats
Students missing classes for various reasons led to constant repetition of project steps.
- The Unavailable Art Teacher
Demonstrating for one level meant being unavailable for others.
- The Eternal Material Hunt
No matter how organized, materials would mysteriously vanish, causing chaos.
- The Lengthy Art Demos
Demonstrations took up precious time that could be spent on actual creating.
EPIPHANY: THE NOT STRESSED ART TEACHER SOLUTION WITHIN
Then came the ‘aha’ moment—I needed to look within myself for the solutions. The answer wasn’t outside; it was inside. I couldn’t change the structure of my classes, but I could change how I managed them.
INSIDE OUT ART LESSONS WERE BORN
I started creating art projects and resources that could be used over and over year after year and accessed by my students digitally. HAVING READY-TO-GO ART PROJECT RESOURCES WAS AN ART TEACHING GAME CHANGER.
Let’s cut to the chase. Here’s how my resources can be your teaching superhero:
1. On-Demand Teaching Aids That Solve Common Art Classroom Problems
Tired of repeating project steps? I’ve crafted bite-sized videos and step-by-step art guides that your students can access anytime, anywhere.
2. Digital Organization Mastery: ART LESSON ORGANIZATION
No more lost materials! Imagine having all your lesson plans, reference photos, and rubrics neatly organized. It’s a game-changer.
3. Time-Efficient Art Project Demos
Long demos eating into your class time? My snappy art project videos unfold the entire creative process quickly, keeping your students engaged and eager to create.
WELCOME TO YOUR ART TEACHER TIME-SAVING HAVEN!
READY TO BE THE ART TEACHER HERO?
Welcome to Inside Out Art Teacher—Your Portal to Time-Saving Artistic Bliss!
On my BLOG you will find tons of step-by-step art lesson ideas and instructions and if you want even more you can find done-for-you resources in my SHOP.
You can also find more amazing art lessons and resources in my shop on TPT and lots of videos on my YouTube channel.
Whatever you need, I HAVE YOUR BACK! Art teaching should be FUN and I am here to help.
If you can’t find something you need or have an idea for an amazing art lesson feel free to email me at insideoutartteacher@insideoutartteacher.com and I would be happy to help you find something or possibly create a magical solution to make your art teaching journey as rewarding and blissful as possible.
Like I said, creating materials that solve problems in the classroom is my passion and personal creative outlet and it makes me so happy to help you!!!!
If I haven’t told you yet, you are amazing and KEEP BEING AWESOME!