Everyday Art Room

Cassie has been receiving a lot of questions lately on how she makes everything run with such limited time. So today, she's diving in to exactly how she spends her time both inside and outside of school. Listen as she talks about how she handles classes with no time in between (5:15), how effective routines can eliminate wasted time (10:45), and why call and response is one of your most effective tools (15:45).

• Find the video about Cassie's Happy/Sad Board here
• Call and Response
• Art Teachers in Training
• Learn more about Cassie's classroom management system here

Some people believe that you always need to be energetic and "on" in order to be a successful teacher, but that's just not the case. Often the most introverted teachers are the most successful. Join Cassie as she explores the topic, including her takes on the difference between being an introvert and being insecure (5:30), why we underestimate people who are introverted (9:15), and strategies to support the introverted students in your room (11:00).

• 11 Things that Happen When You're a Teacher and an Introvert
• 7 Strategies for Surviving as an Introverted Teacher
• Avoiding Burnout as an Introvert
• How to Survive as an Introverted Teacher

As an art teacher, it can be hard to find the time to create. But what if you were making art and extra money? You can do it by selling your work! Cassie discusses the three things she learned selling her art (4:15), why craft shows are perfect for extroverts (12:30), and why you need confidence to get your work into boutiques (15:45).

• How to Earn Extra Money Selling Your Art
• Do Art Teachers Have to Be Artists?
• How to Start Selling Your Work at Craft and Trade Shows

Developing the confidence to be who you are can be a difficult process. In this episode, Cassie discusses some of the ways you can follow your passions and meet your own goals. Listen as she talks about why you should spend some time listening to your own feelings (8:00), how to set goals that truly work for you (10:45), and why you need to consider your own needs against the expectations of everyone around you (14:00).

• Gaining the Confidence to Lead Your Department
• How to Deal with Teacher Envy
• Embracing Your Individual Style of Teaching

Every once in a while, Cassie's mailbag overflows and it's time for a full episode of listener questions! Today, she takes on a huge variety of topics. Listen as she discusses how to create more time for yourself (6:45), how to embrace your own originality and creativity (13:15), and getting more parent involvement in your art room (16:30).

Cassie's List of Listeners: @mullinsmeans: https://www.instagram.com/mullinsmeans/ @agape_fibers: https://www.instagram.com/agape_fibers/ @mrsnicholsartroom: https://www.instagram.com/mrsnicholsartroom/ @artiselementary: https://www.instagram.com/artiselementary/ @art_with_mia: https://www.instagram.com/art_with_mia/

Like most teachers, Cassie can't quit learning, even during the summer. This episode is all about the books that keep you inspired throughout the summer months and help you generate ideas for the coming school year. Listen to Cassie share her favorite reads and what those books have taught her, including drawing instruction (3:00), how to set up and introduce painting (9:00), and the personal takeaways that the best books have (11:15).

• Drawing with Children by Mona Brookes
• Drawing on the Right Side of the Brain by Betty Edwards
• Hooked on Drawing by Sandy Brook
• Observation Drawing with Children by Nancy Smith
• Children and Painting by Kathy Tapol
• You Can Weave! by Cathy Monaghan
• The Annotated Mona Lisa by Carol Strickland
• Educating Esme by Esme Raji Codell
• The Essential 55 by Ron Clark
• Teach Like a Pirate by Dave Burgess
• Teach, Breathe, and Learn by Mina Srinivasan
• The Growth Mindset Coach by Annie Brock and Heather Hundley

Cassie shares her own stories about moving into her new art room, and gives some tips as to how you can look at your old art room with new eyes and a fresh start. Listen as she discusses how to assess your art room (5:00), why you need quality supplies (7:45), and why organization and flow are far more important than decoration (12:00).

• Episode 38--Supplies for Special Projects
• Episode 41--Landing the Job of Your Dreams
• Episode 1--Routines and Procedures
• Episode 3--The When, How, and Why of Art Room Consequences

Schoolwide collaborative art projects are a great way to promote community in your art room and throughout the school. Cassie tells the story of her field day project she undertook this week (7:00), why collaborative projects are great for the beginning of the year (9:00), and the projects her students work on to build positivity and community in her building (11:45).

• Check Out Cassie's Favorite Collaborative Projects
• 29 Collaborative Projects to Build Community
• A Video with a Simple Collaborative Display Idea
• How to Create a Collaborative Mosaic

Whether you are looking for your first job or trying to find something new, you will undoubtedly go through the interview process. This can be nerve-wracking, but Cassie is here with her best advice on how to nail that interview! Listen as she shares why you need to edit your social media presence (11:30), how you can dress to impress (12:45), and why you need to send a thank you note once you're done with the interview (19:30).

• Pack Your Bags! The Everyday Art Room Travel Episode
• The Art Teacher's Ultimate Guide to Getting Hired
• 5 Ways to Stand Out at Your Next Interview
• How to Ace Your Next Job Interview

As we move through the last weeks of schoo, it can be tricky to make sure your kids are still learning and progressing. The weather is getting nicer, spring events mess with the schedule, and we need ideas for finishing the year strong. Join Cassie as she talks about her best end-of-the-year strategies, including her Maker Kits (3:45), strategies for free choice centers (7:30), and how to find opportunities to those kids who just love to clean (12:15).

• The Classroom Management Podcast Cassie Discussed
• The Grab Bag Maker's Kit Blog Post
• 3 Art Challenges for the End of the Year
• Meaningful Activities for the End of the Year