Ep. 028 - 10 Things I Wish I Had Known My First Year

Ep. 001 - 8 Routines for a Successful School Year: Everyday Art Room debuts with host Cassie Stephens welcoming you into the world of elementary art teaching. She tackles the topic of establishing routines, and why they are so important for a successful school year. Listen as she talks about why you... by Everyday Art Room

22 min listen

Ep. 003 - The When, How and Why of Art Room Consequences: Following last week's episode on rules, it is time to talk about consequences. A lack of consequences can cause all kinds of issues, and it's important to not let student behavior stand in the way of what you want to teach. Listen as Cassie talks... by Everyday Art Room

29 min listen

Ep. 021 - Rekindling Your Creativity: We are so incredibly busy as teachers. it is difficult to find the time to make your own art, and it is difficult to keep our creativity going. But how do we solve those problems? And how do we find the time to create our own work? Cassie has some... by Everyday Art Room

25 min listen

Ep. 031 - 3 Tips for Your Art Room Spring Cleaning: Spring is around the corner, and you know what that means! It's time to organize your life, and unfortunately, your art room closet as well. In the middle of her annual cleaning party, Cassie talks all about organization, including why you need to... by Everyday Art Room

27 min listen

Ep. 010 - Using Social Media to Help Your Program Shine: 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... by Everyday Art Room

26 min listen

Ep. 035 - Pack Your Bags! Travel for Teachers: The magic of travel and overseas experiences is something that often escapes teachers. This episode is all about why you should pursue those opportunities and how your travel experiences benefit both you and your students. Cassie talks about why... by Everyday Art Room

24 min listen

Ep. 013 - Strategies to Save Your Supplies: 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... by Everyday Art Room

26 min listen

Ep. 005 - Cleaning Up Your Cleanup Routine: Today's episode is all about making cleanup work in your classroom. Is it really possible to make it enjoyable, easy and effective? Cassie definitely says yes, and she talks about how to use call and response to speed up cleanup (4:30), how to make... by Everyday Art Room

19 min listen

Ep. 002 - The Only 3 Rules You'll Ever Need: Everyday Art Room is back for episode two, and Cassie tackles the topic of art room rules. Whether you just need a quick refresh on simple rules or a guide to dealing with chaotic students, this episode covers it all! Listen as she talks about what... by Everyday Art Room

25 min listen

Ep. 007 - The 3 Most Effective Ways to Help Students Retain Information: How do we get kids to really retain information? How do we make sure they understand what you are presenting and teaching? It isn't always easy. In this episode, Cassie shares her 3 most effective strategies to help kids retain what they need to know.... by Everyday Art Room

18 min listen

Ep. 015 - What Do We Do with Those Early Finishers: 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),... by Everyday Art Room

29 min listen

Ep. 004 - Art Room Management 101: Classroom management is never easy, but it is a vital part of what you do as a teacher. Without a well-run classroom, your kids will miss out on far too many opportunities in art. In this episode, Cassie addresses the most important aspects of her... by Everyday Art Room

23 min listen

Ep. 012 - The Wonderful World of Watercolor: 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... by Everyday Art Room

27 min listen

Ep. 008 - Art Teachers in Training: A Management Tool: Cassie starts the show with some of her biggest pet peeves, but quickly turns the show around by introducing your new favorite classroom management tool--the concept of art teachers in training. She explains the responsibilities that those trainees... by Everyday Art Room

16 min listen

Ep. 019 - How to Take the Stress Out of Teacher Evaluations: 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... by Everyday Art Room

29 min listen

Ep. 017 - Finding a Management System that Works for You: 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.... by Everyday Art Room

29 min listen

Ep. 018 - The Best Alternatives to Holiday Lessons: 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... by Everyday Art Room

31 min listen

Ep. 014 - Dealing with Adult Bullies: 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... by Everyday Art Room

24 min listen

Ep. 009 - How to Move on From Burnout: Every teacher faces feelings of burnout in their teaching career. You get stuck in a rut where you are just going through the motions, without passion or inspiration. In this episode, Cassie gives her best advice on how you can break free from these... by Everyday Art Room

21 min listen

Ep. 006 - Learning to Love Kindergarten: Our best teaching, and our best stories, often come from the times when kindergarteners are in the art room. But there is no doubt that those classes are a unique challenge. Listen as Cassie shares her best advice on why you need to start class with a... by Everyday Art Room

20 min listen

Ep. 029 - Art Teacher Hacks: We all know that the life of an art teacher is difficult. We have to know so much and do so many things on an everyday basis, it can get overwhelming very quickly. Cassie uses this episode to share some of her favorite hacks for the art room–each of... by Everyday Art Room

34 min listen

Ep. 011 - The Biggest Lie I Was Ever Told: 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... by Everyday Art Room

23 min listen

Ep. 039 - Making the Most of Your Summer: Summer break actually isn't that far away for a lot of us. So it's time to start thinking about how to make the most of that precious vacation time. Whatever your goals for the summer months, Cassie has some strategies to help you make the most of... by Everyday Art Room

26 min listen

Ep. 020 - It's Time to Press the Reset Button: You're on break now--or at least really close to it! So what do you need to do now that you have a couple weeks off? Relax, reflect, and reset. Join Cassie as she talks about the 3 R's and how you can take care of yourself with this time off. Listen... by Everyday Art Room

23 min listen

Ep. 026 - Snow Days: Not everyone can be lucky enough to have 7 days off of school in a row like Cassie just did. But you can make plans to make the most of your time off! Listen to Cassie's best advice on sparking the creative process (4:00), why you should take the time... by Everyday Art Room

25 min listen

Ep. 063 - Sew What?! Sewing in the Elementary Art Room: As Cassie continues to talk about her love for fibers, it's time to dive into sewing in the art room! In today's episode, Cassie discusses everything you need to get started sewing with your kids in the art room. Listen as she talks about when and why... by Everyday Art Room

34 min listen

Ep. 016 - Foolproof Strategies for Teaching with Chalk Pastels: 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... by Everyday Art Room

28 min listen

Ep. 027 - The Comparison Trap: Art teaching is difficult enough as it is, so why make it more difficult by constantly comparing yourself to other teachers. It's fair to compare, but make sure that you are doing it in order to inspire! In this episode, Cassie talks about how... by Everyday Art Room

25 min listen

Ep. 024 - Needle Felting: It's time to learn something new! Needle felting gives you the opportunity to create in different ways and with some different materials. In this episode, Cassie gives you an overview of her favorite--and most dangerous!--tools (6:00), all of the... by Everyday Art Room

28 min listen

Ep. 036 - 10 Things Art Teachers Can't Live Without: When you start teaching, the list of things you don't know is expansive. It's important to talk about the routines, supplies, and essential strategies to help you be successful as a teacher. Listen as Cassie goes through the 10 things art teachers... by Everyday Art Room

23 min listen

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Ep. 028 - 10 Things I Wish I Had Known My First Year

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