Janey Strong is the photographer, writer, mother and early literacy advocate behind Darling Readers. Her passion is finding unique ways to encourage parents read to their children – and children are never too young or old!
Janey shares strategies on what to read, when to read, and how to manage reluctant readers.
Make sure to download Janey’s Freebie on her favorite books to read before Kindergarten.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– When Janey started reading to her own children and why she says it’s something you should never stop doing
– What parallels exist between teaching art to children and reading to them
– How reading can be used as a tool to bond with your children
– Why you need to be 100% present when reading with them
– Janey’s top book recommendations and how the children’s books of today are different than ones from earlier years
– What makes for an amazing children’s book, how Janey’s blog is helping so many people, and so much more!
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Janey Strong is the photographer, writer, mother and early literacy advocate behind Darling Readers. Her passion is finding unique ways to encourage parents read to their children – and children are never too young or old!
Janey shares strategies on what to read, when to read, and how to manage reluctant readers.
Make sure to download Janey’s Freebie on her favorite books to read before Kindergarten.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– When Janey started reading to her own children and why she says it’s something you should never stop doing
– What parallels exist between teaching art to children and reading to them
– How reading can be used as a tool to bond with your children
– Why you need to be 100% present when reading with them
– Janey’s top book recommendations and how the children’s books of today are different than ones from earlier years
– What makes for an amazing children’s book, how Janey’s blog is helping so many people, and so much more!
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
– Darling Readers Website
– Darling Readers Instagram
– Darling Readers Facebook Page
– Janey Strong’s Pinterest
– What Do You Do with an Idea?* by Kobi Yamada
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– Darling Readers Facebook Page
– What Do You Do with an Idea?* by Kobi Yamada
*Affiliate Link
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
Join the Sparklers Club waitlist HERE
support@deepspacesparkle.com
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.
Here’s a quick definition of a podcast & what to expect from Art Made Easy:
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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Beautiful podcast Patty and Mary! Books and art are my two favourite things as well. The kids that say I don’t like are or I don’t like book usually have just not been introduced to the right book or medium. In both areas exploration and choice making are so important. I agree with both of you the earlier the better. I started reading to my boy while he was in the whom and having worked in a preschool classroom children talked to him all the time. As soon as he could sit up he started to paint as well.
The early years are so important and I am glad you have blog about reading. I will share it with my studio families.
It saddens me to see how often children struggle with reading or just read because they have to.
It is such a gift to read to and with your children.
Mem Fox wrote Reading Magic, a book every parent and expecting parent should read.
Thanks for your wonderful podcast Patty