Everyday Art Room

This is the third episode in a series of Everyday Art Room podcasts that explore the national standards. Today, Nic gets a variety of voices to come on the show to talk about the Connect standard. Listen as they discuss how students can meet the Connect standard, why we should be utilizing personal experiences, and the importance of voice and choice.

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• View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
• NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
• View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

This is the second episode in a series of Everyday Art Room podcasts that explore the national standards. Today, Nic gets a variety of voices to come on the show to talk about the Respond standard. Listen as they discuss how students can meet the Respond standard, the numerous activities that can be done in the art room to help students respond to work, and why your students might just need to have a debate about abstract art.

• Follow Ann, Joseph, and Lindsey on Instagram
• View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
• NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
• View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

This is the first episode in a series of upcoming podcasts exploring the national standards, and today, Janet Taylor joins Nic to talk about the Create standard. Listen as they discuss when and why the standards changed, how we can break them down, and why your teaching probably lends itself to meeting the standards more than you might think.

• View the NCCAS Conceptual Framework
• NCAS Visual Art Standards At-A-Glance
• View the PRO Learning Pack on Implementing the National Standards

Nic always loves working with (and talking about) fiber arts. Today she is joined by Trixi Symonds, founder of Sew a Softie, for a wide-ranging conversation about teaching fibers to kids. Listen as they discuss Trixi's books, fostering a passion for art, and how to build community through sewing and fibers.

• View Trixi's Instagram and see the Sew a Softie Facebook page
• Check out the Sew a Softie YouTube channel
• See the Zenki Way and the Sewing Simple Softies books
• View the Sew a Softie website

Nic has been working with Special Olympics Minnesota recently to design a poster series that will be in elementary schools across the state. Today, she talks to Nick Cedergren and Katie Howlett about Special Olympics Minnesota, the importance of inclusion, and the goal of making activities accessible to all students.

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• See Special Olympics Minnesota on Instagram and Twitter, as well as Facebook
• You can follow Nick on Twitter as well
• Click here to order the posters Nic discussed

Teaching kindergarteners is always a challenge. But what does it look like this year, when many kindergarteners are coming to you with no experience ever being in a classroom? Listen today as Nic and Lindsey Moss talk about helping fine motor skills and foundational art experiences, as well as Lindsey's new "1-2-3, A-R-T!" YouTube series.

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• Teaching Kindergarteners About Primary Colors
• Learning to Love Kindergarten
• Check out the Rethinking Kindergarten graduate course

As social and emotional learning becomes more important in our classrooms, many art teachers have started to explore art therapy. In today's episode, Nic talks to art therapist Caroline Tye about what art therapy is, what it is not, and what art teachers need to know about the practice.

• View the Art Therapy Basics PRO Pack
• Bringing Art Therapy Techniques Into Your Practice
• Learn about the Art Therapy for Art Teachers graduate course

As art teachers, it is important for many of us to try to find a creative outlet. In today's discussion, Nic talks to Heather Levine about how she manages a jewelry-making business with her full-time teaching position. Listen as they discuss the joy of artmaking, the business side of being an artist, and the difficulty of finding a balance between the two.

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• 5 Jewelry Techniques to Use in the Art Room
• View the Metal Jewelry Making PRO Pack
• See everything in the PRO Pack Library

Last week, Nic explored the AOEU Master's Degree with Dr. Alyson Pouls. Today, we will hear from three AOEU alumni about their experiences earning their degree. Listen as Holly Shedden, Heather Anderson, and Kendra Berg about their journey to the Master's Degree and how what they have learned has affected their teaching.

• Learn all about the Master's Degree from AOEU
• How to Create Space to Earn a Master's Degree
• How Action Research Can Improve Your Teaching

Over the next couple of weeks, Nic will be exploring the AOEU Master's Degree on the podcast. Today Nic welcomes on Dr. Alyson Pouls, an associate professor and academic advisor, to talk about the Master's program. Listen as they discuss what to expect when entering the program, how research is conducted, and some tips for making your graduate experience a successful one.

• Learn all about the Master's Degree from AOEU
• How to Create Space to Earn a Master's Degree
• How Action Research Can Improve Your Teaching