Everyday Art Room

What happens when we don't do art on a regular basis? Does that make us less successful as an art teacher? Absolutely not, says Cassie. But at the same time, we should still be creating and working to improve both as an artist and as a teacher. In this episode, she discusses why you need to spend some time creating work, why and how you need to improve as an artist, and how to take advantage of your PD opportunities.

• The Biggest Lie I was Ever Told
• Growth Mindset in the Art Room
• Carving Out Your Creative Space
• Balancing Commitments with Creative Needs

Getting help from your specials team or other colleagues, why observing classroom teachers can be worthwhile, and how to deal with kids one-on-one when dealing with behaviors.

• Creating a Calm Down Corner
• All Things Classroom Management
• Discovering Your Classroom Management Style
• Why Building Relationships is So Important

We have a lot of struggles as art teachers, and sometimes it's best to just talk about how we are feeling. Are we doing enough for our students? Can we really do it all in the art room? The answer is probably not--and that's okay. We don't need to feel guilty about it! Listen as Cassie talks about all the things she wishes she could do in her art room, why you shouldn't panic when you feel guilty, and the value of a good support system.

• What to Do if You're Feeling Torn
• Are You Being Your Authentic Self?
• Hot Minute of Art History

Tidying Up is all the rage on Netflix right now, and Marie Kondo has everyone throwing out their treasures. But can any art teacher reconcile that thinking with what is actually happening in their classroom? In this episode, Cassie talks about why we need to hoard a lot of different things, including toothbrushes, pom poms, and about 20 other items. She might even have a few ideas on how to use everything you're about to start collecting.

• A Case for Hoarding in the Art Room
• How to Cope with Your Art Room Organization Style
• Prevent Waste and Promote Independence

Today, Cassie devotes the entire episode to answering listener and reader questions from Facebook, Instagram, email, and other social media. Take a listen as she talks about what we should love and appreciate about our jobs, why you need some bingo daubers in your room, and how you can deal with 42 Pre-K kids at the same time.

• Cassie's Instagram Mailbag
• The Last Mailbag Episode
• Bingo Dauber Ideas
• Even More Bingo Dauber Ideas

We all see the spotless, perfect classrooms with impeccable organization. Should an art room look like that? Can an art room look like that? Probably not--but there are still ways to stay organized. In this episode, Cassie discusses why keeping things simple is the way to go, her systems for organization, and why these ideas can make your life a little easier.

• How to Store Art and Stay Sane
• How to Teach Clay with Hundreds of Students While Staying Organized
• 8 Awesome Organization Hacks
• How to Organize Student Artwork

We know that the life of an art teacher is hectic, and the schedule can be nonstop. So how do you calm the chaos and make the most of your instructional time? In today's episode, Cassie talks about what to do when you need an extra minute to set up at the beginning of class, strategies for more effective transitions, and ideas to keep kids engaged the entire time they are in your classroom.

• Try Narration to Help Your Transitions
• 4 Tips to Line Your Kids Up with Ease
• How to Deal with Fast Finishers
• Improve Your Cleanup Routine

Winter break is the perfect time to step away from school and start making some things happen for yourself. Whether that is a New Year's resolution or takes some other form, now is the time to get started! Listen to Cassie as she discusses her past resolutions, why you should share goals with your "yay"-sayers, and why you have to start somewhere.

• Resolutions for the New Year
• 10 Realistic Goals for the New Year
• A New Start for the New Year
• 6 PD Goals for the Upcoming Year

As Cassie looks back at 2018 and reflects on what is and isn't working, she is starting to determine her goals for 2019. Listen as she talks about her upcoming plans for dealing with student behavior, time management, and how to make your supply organization and preparation easier when there's so much to do.

• Cassie's Favorite Hacks for the Art Room
• Discovering Your Classroom Management Style
• Important Tips for Painting with Children
• Staying Passionate About Your Teaching

Hosting a craft night can help you unwind, reflect with friends, make some art and have some great conversation. Listen as Cassie talks about the usual suspects on her invite list, the best time to host a craft night, and the best activities that can get everyone involved.

• A Simple Craft Night Idea
• Get Crafty and Try Something New
• Ideas for Art Outside the Classroom
• Making Time for Making Art