Megan Schiller is the founder of The Art Pantry, a design studio specializing in children’s creative play spaces. She is a former Reggio-inspired preschool teacher and art educator and her mission is to encourage creative independence and learning through inspired spaces. Megan works one-on-one with people in Northern California looking to set up creative play spaces in their homes or schools She has launched a series of DIY guides that are available through her site.
In today’s episode, Megan talks about her evolution from a preschool art teacher to offering art classes in her home to a designer of creative spaces. This show is for anyone who wants to learn how to set-up creative spaces for children and learn the pros and cons of a creative blogging career.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– What is the Reggio Emilia approach to art
– How Megan used her passion for art to start a business and introduce a new concept to her neighborhood
– The online program that both Megan and Patty used to successfully develop their businesses
– How Megan takes everything that she learned as a preschool teacher and art teacher, and merges it with interior design
– Why it’s important to have art supplies accessible and in the view of young children
– How Megan sets up art with an invitation to create focus and how this can be incorporated into a classroom setting
– Clean-up hacks you can use
– Why you don’t need to blog everyday
– Megan’s advice on starting a small business that can save you time and money
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Megan Schiller is the founder of The Art Pantry, a design studio specializing in children’s creative play spaces. She is a former Reggio-inspired preschool teacher and art educator and her mission is to encourage creative independence and learning through inspired spaces. Megan works one-on-one with people in Northern California looking to set up creative play spaces in their homes or schools She has launched a series of DIY guides that are available through her site.
In today’s episode, Megan talks about her evolution from a preschool art teacher to offering art classes in her home to a designer of creative spaces. This show is for anyone who wants to learn how to set-up creative spaces for children and learn the pros and cons of a creative blogging career.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– What is the Reggio Emilia approach to art
– How Megan used her passion for art to start a business and introduce a new concept to her neighborhood
– The online program that both Megan and Patty used to successfully develop their businesses
– How Megan takes everything that she learned as a preschool teacher and art teacher, and merges it with interior design
– Why it’s important to have art supplies accessible and in the view of young children
– How Megan sets up art with an invitation to create focus and how this can be incorporated into a classroom setting
– Clean-up hacks you can use
– Why you don’t need to blog everyday
– Megan’s advice on starting a small business that can save you time and money
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
DOWNLOAD MEGAN’S FREE GUIDE:
SHOW NOTES
The Art Pantry website
Rachelle Doorley’s #Creativetable Instagram challenge
How to Clean up Messy Art Post on The Art Pantry or watch this video
Marie Forleo (B-School)
Smart Passive Income podcast with Pat Flynn
Jess Lively Podcast
The Good Life Podcast
Family Adventure Podcast
You can connect with Megan through her blog, The Art Pantry and on Instagram and Facebook.
DOWNLOAD MEGAN’S FREE GUIDE:
SHOW NOTES
The Art Pantry website
Rachelle Doorley’s #Creativetable Instagram challenge
How to Clean up Messy Art Post on The Art Pantry or watch this video
Marie Forleo (B-School)
Smart Passive Income podcast with Pat Flynn
Jess Lively Podcast
The Good Life Podcast
Family Adventure Podcast
You can connect with Megan through her blog, The Art Pantry and on Instagram and Facebook.
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Yes, the day has come!
After a long time deciding if, I finally said when.
Thank you SO much for your encouragement, show suggestions and help getting Art Made Easy off the ground.
Many of you were so pumped about this show but confessed that you had no idea what a podcast was. I love you guys for your unbridled enthusiasm.
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A podcast is a free radio show. The host (me!) interviews guests or talks about a favorite subject. You get to listen through your computer, laptop or smart phone. I like to listen to my favorite podcasts in my car during long travel days or on my walks via set of ear buds and my iPhone.
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And now onto the show…
For my first show, I wanted to tell you my story of how I became an art teacher. We all have different paths and this one is mine. I’ll share advice to those who are just starting out as an art teacher and some of my best tips for teaching art to kids.
This episode is for anyone who thinks they may not have the qualifications to be an art teacher. Teaching art to kids doesn’t have to happen inside a classroom. You can teach art at home, at a summer camp and even as a volunteer (like I did).
If you are an art teacher just beginning your journey, I’m sharing my best advice to get you through that tough first year. Download my free handout and keep it in your teacher planner and refer to it when you have a tough day.
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SHOW NOTES:
Drawing With Children: A Creative Method for Adult Beginners, Too
Art Lab for Kids: 52 Creative Adventures in Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, Paper, and Mixed Media-For Budding Artists of All Ages (Lab Series)
National Art Convention
CreativeLive- free online classes
Art Teachers Facebook Group
Website: Painted Paper in the Art Room (Laura Lohmann)
Website: Art of Education
Book: Classroom Management for Art, Music, and PE Teachers
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Really enjoy these podcasts: Listened to Painted Papers, Teacher pay Teacher and Art Entrepreneur.
Thanks so much Jessica! Glad you are enjoying our conversations.