Everyday Art Room

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Ep. 019 - How to Take the Stress Out of Teacher Evaluations Dec 14, 2017

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Teacher evaluations can be frightening! But they don't have to be, especially if you have the confidence to show off and promote what you are doing in your classroom. In this episode, Cassie talks about some of her favorite strategies to develop that confidence you need, including how to put together lessons for your evaluation (5:45), why you shouldn't go in without some experience (11:15), and how to make assessments work for your students (17:30).

Ep. 018 - The Best Alternatives to Holiday Lessons Dec 07, 2017

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How big of a role do holiday projects play in your classroom? And if you choose not to teach them, what other options do you have? In today's episode, Cassie talks about those ideas and more. Join her as she discusses why she doesn't teach holiday projects (4:15), some of her favorite alternatives to teach instead (12:00), and why guided drawing always has a place in her classroom (24:00).

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You can find all of the great lessons that Cassie mentioned in today's episode on her blog
She also mentioned the amazing Don Masse
What is the Role of Holiday Projects in the Art Room?

Ep. 017 - Finding a Management System that Works for You Nov 30, 2017

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If you're looking for more stress in your life, the fastest way there is to let your classroom management go downhill. But if you want to make your life a lot easier, the management system Cassie shares in this episode is a great place to start. Join her as she talks about controlling the noise level in her class (6:00), helping kids take more responsibility (14:45), and rewards for good behavior (20:00).

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Ep. 016 - Foolproof Strategies for Teaching with Chalk Pastels Nov 23, 2017

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Cassie absolutely loves chalk pastels, and today's episode is a deep dive into everything you need to know about how to teach them. Join her as she discusses how to 'address the mess' of rainbow chalk dust that always arises (9:15), tips for finishing chalk projects (11:45), and some of her (and her students') favorite chalk pastel lessons (16:45).

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Chalk Pastel Lesson #1 from Cassie's blog
Chalk Pastel Lesson #2 from Cassie's blog:
A simple chalk pastel gradient
Check out these awesome marbleized prints using chalk!

Ep. 015 - What Do We Do with Those Early Finishers Nov 16, 2017

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Those comments like "I'm finished" and "What do I do now?" are enough to drive any teacher crazy? But what do we do with those kids who are done early? Listen to some of Cassie's ideas as she shares specific suggestions for early finishers (7:30), what her early finisher early project list looks like (10:15), and why you should probably invest in some dry erase boards (15:30).

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Follow Cassie on Instagram
Cassie mentioned her 'Art Teachers in Training' episode of the podcast
Take a look at the Time Timer Cassie mentioned
And a few additional ideas on Cassie's blog

Ep. 014 - Dealing with Adult Bullies Nov 09, 2017

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We talk to our students all the time about how to deal with bullies. But do we ever think about how to deal with them as adults? Bullying never really goes away when you get older, and you need strategies on how to deal with it. Join Cassie as she talks about how to reclaim your time, your talents, and your art supplies (8:00), how to stand up for yourself when you are in a bullying situation (13:15), and why you should picture bullies as annoying little yappy dogs (15:45).

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Ep. 013 - Strategies to Save Your Supplies Nov 02, 2017

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How do we get your students to treat supplies well? How do we keep our nice things actually nice, so kids have the tools they need to create their masterpieces. Join Cassie as she talks about why your kids need to be using "the good stuff" when it comes to supplies (3:45), why you need to hold your kids accountable (8:30), and the various reasons you may need a backup set of supplies (14:45).

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Cassie mentioned the "Art Teachers in Training" episode of Everyday Art Room
10 Art Supplies You Can't Live Without
Cassie's rundown of some of her favorite supplies

Ep. 012 - The Wonderful World of Watercolor Oct 26, 2017

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Watercolor painting isn't always the easiest thing to pull off with elementary kiddos, but they love the experience so much that it's almost always worth it. In this episode, Cassie talks you through the ins and outs of what watercolor painting looks like in her classroom. She also shares some tips about how you can make it work for you and your students. Listen as she talks about budget and supplies (4:45), what she calls "The Danger Zone" (10:45), and how to establish a successful cleanup routine (15:00).

Resources and Links:

Check out this awesome watercolor lesson from Cassie's blog
7 Simple Watercolor Techniques
If you're an Art Ed PRO member, check out the "Getting Started with Watercolor Painting" Learning Pack!

Ep. 011 - The Biggest Lie I Was Ever Told Oct 19, 2017

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Were you ever forced to choose? Were you ever told that you had to decide between teaching and being a working artist? It's possible to do both, and more likely, doing both will make you an even better teacher. Cassie will telly you how and why that can work as she shares her own artistic journey (2:00), talks about the undergrad experience that every art teacher has been through (8:30), and discusses how your two paths can come together so you can do it all (13:15).

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The Radio Guys have a podcast on a similar topic--Do Art Teachers Have to Be Artists?
Awakening Your Inner Artist
Here's an old blog post from Cassie on how to make and sell your art

Ep. 010 - Using Social Media to Help Your Program Shine Oct 12, 2017

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Social media is so incredibly prevalent in today's world, and it is a great tool to advocate for your teaching and your art program. This episode is a long list of incredible ways that you can use social media to your advantage. Cassie talks about her love of Instagram (4:00), why social media can inspire both teachers and students (9:00), and the reason she doesn't worry about her number of followers (15:45).

Resources and Links:

The Radio Guys talked about social media last year on an episode of Art Ed Radio
Here's a great article on using social media for advocacy
5 Instagram Hashtags to Use In Your Art Room

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