Everyday Art Room

We always feel great when we go above and beyond as teachers, but we know--especially right now--that going above and beyond is not always feasible. Sometimes--oftentimes--we need to go back to the basics. Listen today as Nic talks about the building blocks of a good curriculum, and how she helps students develop the basic skills that will set them up for future success.

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Once again, Nic enlists some help from teachers across the country to talk about how they are teaching art on a cart this year. Listen as multiple teachers tell us about the setup of their carts, the logistics they have worked through, their best advice for those teaching on the cart, and so much more.

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After a short reflection on current events and the difficulties of this school year, Nic enlists some help from teachers across the country to talk about how they are teaching art on a cart this year. Listen as multiple teachers tell us about the setup of their carts, the logistics they have worked through, their best advice for those teaching on the cart, and so much more.

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One of the hardest things for teachers to do is to give students wait time. But that pause--that wait--can be a powerful tool in learning and self-discovery. In today's episode, Nic talks about the power of the pause and how it helps her students when sewing, when discussing art, and when learning in all different ways.

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We all know that everything in our classrooms and our schools looks different this year, and our art shows are no exception. So how can we solve the art show problem? A virtual art night! In today's episode, Nic talks to Karen Nall about going online for her art night while still building community with students and families.

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We hear so much about collaboration, but what does it look like in practice? How can we successfully work with our colleagues to develop quality lessons? In today's episode, Nic shares her story (and some colleagues share theirs) about how they developed lessons, how they brought those lessons to students, and how they overcame the challenges of aligning curriculum.

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As art educators, we want to create a learning environment where every student feels included, valued, and encouraged. The desire to create a positive experience--and an inclusive art room--helps drive everything we do. In today's episode, Nic talks about some of the simple ways she creates a more inclusive classroom and the role that language plays in her teaching.

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• Inclusivity for All Learners in the Art Room
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• How to Be an Ally to Your Students

This time of the year is always difficult for students, even in non-pandemic times. Which makes it the perfect opportunity for teachers to break out the exciting tools and mediums that will engage their students. Listen as Nic discusses her favorite mediums to motivate kids, some great lessons she teaches, and why she thinks teachers might need a little bit of motivation right now as well.

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• 5 Activities to Engage and Energize Students
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After a couple of weeks away, Nic makes her return to the show today to talk about one of her very favorite topics, sketchnotes. Listen as she discusses how her approach to sketchnotes has changed over the years, why she still wants her students taking notes, and why the concept is so valuable in her classroom.

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In today's episode, guest host Sarah Krajewski talks about her own experience investigating identity and how that learning can transfer to the classroom. Listen as she discusses how to approach the topic, what she hears in her classroom, and how we teach our students that everyone is more than simply what you see.

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