Everyday Art Room

So many teachers are looking for extra opportunities, especially during the summer. In today's episode, Nic welcomes on Amanda O'Shaughnessy to talk about her Studio Art Club and the opportunities it affords her. Listen as they discuss diving into new mediums, working with adult learners, and how Amanda is trying to find balance with everything on her plate.

• Follow Amanda on Instagram
• See the Studio Art Club website
• Learn about the upcoming NOW Conference

In this episode from the archives, Yaz Gate joins Nic to share her own story, including her experience teaching refugees, tapping into your joy, and helping foster creativity in your students. Yaz shares the idea that we all have the power to create, and with our creations, we all have the power to share our stories. If you want to hear more from Yaz, she will be presenting at the NOW Conference on July 29th.

• See Yaz's Youtube Channel
• Follow Yaz on Instagram
• Visit Yaz's website here
• Learn about the NOW Conference

One of the most valuable times for us as educators is the time we have during the summer. And the break that has come this summer is so necessary for so many of us after the year of teaching we all experienced. In today's episode, Nic talks about how she is healing this summer as well as taking advantage of the opportunities that have been presented to her.

• Follow Arounna Khounnoraj on Instagram
• Learn all about the NOW Conference
• Corinne Sovey, Kate Jarvik Burch, Sarah Van Dongen
• Check out Ian Fennelly and the Madeline Island School

The NOW Conference--coming up on July 29th--is always a great day of professional learning. In today's episode, Nic gives you a preview that comes directly from the presenters themselves. Listen as a handful of teachers from across the country tell you about the topics they are passionate about, why you should learn about them, and the best ways to take away learning from the NOW Conference next month.

• Follow Karen on Instagram and Twitter
• See Yvonne's Instagram and Twitter accounts
• Check out Matt's blog
• Learn all about the NOW Conference

The NOW Conference--coming up on July 29th--is always a great day of professional learning. At times, however, it can present you with an overwhelming amount of information. That is why Nic is excited for the conference guide that is coming this summer! Listen as she discusses the guide, how to use it, and why sketchnotes are always a good idea when it's time to learn.

• Check out the book about sketchnotes by Mike Rohde
• Sketchnoting for You and Your Classroom
• Learn all about the NOW Conference

Social media can play a powerful role in the way we connect and collaborate as art teachers, allowing us to share ideas, build them out, and make them our own. In today's episode, Nic discusses how ideas can develop, how we influence each other, and how we learn from what other teachers post. Listen as Nic tells the story of how a single lesson has spread, with the help of Poppy Phillips and Shana Gutterman.

• Read Poppy's Facebook post
• Follow Shana on Twitter and Instagram
• Check out the art of Charles McGee

In today's episode, Nic welcomes on Jonathan Juravich. Jonathan is an elementary art teacher from Columbus, Ohio, and the host of AOEU's newest podcast, The Art of SEL. Listen as they discuss the role of social and emotional learning in the art room, the importance of SEL concepts, and how they play into Jonathan's discussions on the new podcast.

• How do you Teach Empathy?--view Jonathan's TED Talk
• Watch Jonathan on AOEU's Instagram Live
• Learn more about Jonathan Juravich
• Subscribe to The Art of SEL on Stitcher, Spotify, or Apple Podcasts

In today's episode, Nic again solicits advice from expert teachers around the country--this time on the topic of mindfulness. No matter where you are in your school year, it can be helpful to bring some calm to your classroom. Listen as Nic shares ideas and listens to ideas from a number of teachers on mindfulness practices that work well in the art room.

• See management topics on the AOEU website
• See the Instagram post that Nic mentioned
• Follow Nic on Instagram

In today's episode, Nic again solicits advice from expert teachers around the country--this time on the topic of mindfulness. No matter where you are in your school year, it can be helpful to bring some calm to your students and your classroom. Listen as Nic shares ideas and takes suggestions from a number of teachers on mindfulness practices that work well in the art room.

• See more on mindfulness from AOEU
• Check out the Mind Yeti website and YouTube Channel
• Arts Integration Consulting, Mindful Classrooms, and Capturing Kids' Hearts
• Find Nicki and Isaac on Instagram

Cassie Stephens, the former host of Everyday Art Room, returns to the show today to join Nic and catch up on everything that has been happening this school year. Listen as they talk about Cassie's new mobile classroom she developed, the book she self-published, and the support teachers need in order to be successful. And toward the end of the episode, Cassie might just share a spoiler on what's coming next for her.

• Find Cassie on Instagram
• View Cassie's Facebook page
• See the Prang mobile classroom
• Read Cassie's blog and find out more about her book