Today is episode 5 of Art made Easy. I promised you back in November that if I decided to host a podcast, I would commit to at least 6-months. The learning curve has been steep and the investment of time is immense, but I love having conversations with creative folks in our industry. I’m learning how a podcast works ( as many of you are!) so please bear with me as I learn how to interview, talk into a mic and carry a conversation for 45-minutes. That’s the fun part; moving past comfort zones and learning new things.
Today I talk with Rachelle Doorley of the blog Tinkerlab and the author of the book, Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide For Little Inventors. Rachelle is a former costume designer turned art educator turned blogger and author. She shares a vast amount of information about creating art with younger children in both her blog, book and now this show.
This episode is perfect for anyone who is creating art in a home environment especially with preschool children and for those who are interested in how to cultivate creative growth.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
-How Rachelle’s childhood influenced her career path
– How to develop and honor a child’s creative development
– Questions to ask before the start of an art activity or play experiment
– How to set up a self-serve art & activity station
– Basic art supplies for little makers
– Ten Tinkerlab Habits of Mind (you can download the PDF below)
– How technology plays with creativity
– How to embrace mess and workarounds
– The concept of failing forward
– What Art Education means to Rachelle
– Reggio Approach to student learning
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Today is episode 5 of Art made Easy. I promised you back in November that if I decided to host a podcast, I would commit to at least 6-months. The learning curve has been steep and the investment of time is immense, but I love having conversations with creative folks in our industry. I’m learning how a podcast works ( as many of you are!) so please bear with me as I learn how to interview, talk into a mic and carry a conversation for 45-minutes. That’s the fun part; moving past comfort zones and learning new things.
Today I talk with Rachelle Doorley of the blog Tinkerlab and the author of the book, Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide For Little Inventors. Rachelle is a former costume designer turned art educator turned blogger and author. She shares a vast amount of information about creating art with younger children in both her blog, book and now this show.
This episode is perfect for anyone who is creating art in a home environment especially with preschool children and for those who are interested in how to cultivate creative growth.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN
-How Rachelle’s childhood influenced her career path
– How to develop and honor a child’s creative development
– Questions to ask before the start of an art activity or play experiment
– How to set up a self-serve art & activity station
– Basic art supplies for little makers
– Ten Tinkerlab Habits of Mind (you can download the PDF below)
– How technology plays with creativity
– How to embrace mess and workarounds
– The concept of failing forward
– What Art Education means to Rachelle
– Reggio Approach to student learning
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
SHOW NOTES
Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors
The Creative Table
The Best Playdough Recipe
DSS Play Doh Color wheel
How to make Goop (Oobleck)
Stop Motion Animation
Beautiful Oops!
Mouse Paint
Howard Gardner
Keri Smith Wreck This Journal
The 5-Minute Journal
Don’t Move the Muffin Tins: A Hands-Off Guide to Art for the Young Child
DOWNLOAD TINKERLAB’S TEN HABITS OF MIND
If this show inspired you, please subscribe to Art Made Easy in iTunes and leave an honest review. This helps the podcast get recognized by more creative people like yourself.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
SHOW NOTES
Tinkerlab: A Hands-On Guide for Little Inventors
How to make Goop (Oobleck)
Don’t Move the Muffin Tins: A Hands-Off Guide to Art for the Young Child
DOWNLOAD TINKERLAB’S TEN HABITS OF MIND
If this show inspired you, please subscribe to Art Made Easy in iTunes and leave an honest review. This helps the podcast get recognized by more creative people like yourself.
THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!
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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I’m so excited to have found another awesome podcast to listen to! Off to download now!
So glad you like podcast! I’m a bit obsessed. Thanks for listening!
Love Tinkerlab and also your awesome art ideas. Can’t wait to take a listen!
This interview was wonderful! I loved hearing all of Rachelle’s tips and the shared philosophy you guys have with respect to making art with kids and fostering their creative exploration! THANK YOU!
Thanks Ana. I agree, rochelle is wonderful. Her daughters are two lucky girls!
Patty I’m inundated. Where do I start?
Hi Louise,
I’d like to help. Where do you start with what exactly? Can you give specifics?
I’ve loved this podcast from the start (where have you been all my podcast life?)..this one is my favorite so far. Or at least the one I’ve emailed for goodies and bought a book from. Thank you, both of you gals!
Thank you!!!