It is back to school time, and after 20 years, Cassie might finally have all the answers. Okay, probably not. But she does share some of her best practices for the beginning of the year, the first routines she teaches (4:45), why she uses video to reinforce some of the most important ideas (9:15), and how she establishes a collaborative culture in her art room (15:00).

Resources and Links

• 5 Ways to Make Art the First Day of School
• A Winning Game for the First Day of School
• 50+ Back to School Ideas
• Cassie's Video for the Smartest Artists