anna nichols Archives - Art Class Curator

If you’ve ever found yourself on the edge of breaking down in the classroom, today’s show is especially for you. There is hope and today’s guest is here to help!

Anna Nichols had lots of experience outside of teaching before she became a teacher at age 31. Being an outsider to the public education system, she tried to figure out what makes students tick!

Anna runs the blog Managing the Art Classroom. She started the blog after finding out that the number one issue for teachers was classroom management. She talked to many teachers who felt like it was a struggle to even get children to a space where they could actually learn. Now, she helps them find that special space.

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Show Highlights:

Anna’s dream job teaching everybody is the job she has now!
Once a month elementary art isn’t ideal for the kids or the teachers
Anna’s biggest challenge for elementary art classes
How Anna’s blog was created to help teachers.
Ways that Anna’s consulting business is providing oxygen for teachers.
Advice for teachers who are on the verge of breaking down.
Classroom management was the #1 variable in student achievement.
Anna is the last person she ever thought would influence other teachers in the classroom.
Warm/strict is how Anna describes her classroom management style.
Being a teacher is a psychological mine field!
The power stance can be a secret weapon against fear and anxiety.
The power of “decide first” as a mindset practice.

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I like how this program, unlike other art class resource membership programs, feels authentic. It's like art matters more here, and not fancy flash-in-the-pan trendiness. The goal of Art Class Curator seemed to be helping kids develop a lifelong love and art appreciation versus "Hey, look. I painted this fish."

Erin A.

Your questions are helping me to delve into much deeper learning, and my students are getting better at discussion-and then, making connections in their own work. Art Class Curator is awesome!

Denise W.

Interestingly, my lower performing classes really get engaged in these [lessons] and come away with some profound thoughts!

Melissa G.

I had the most amazing 6th grade class today. They were jumping out of their seats with hands raised just to respond and give input. It was as if I was waving candy in front of them! They saw more and more and the ideas and interpretations unfolded. So cool!!! This is what makes teaching art so wonderful – thank you!!

Caroline G.

I just wanted to thank you for the invaluable resource you have through Art Class Curator. Not only do you have thought provoking activities and discussion prompts, but it saves me so much time in preparing things for myself! I feel like I’ve only scratched the surface with your site.

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