If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that you can’t teach art unless you have some sort of management plan in place. Art is really exciting for kids and often you’ll have eager students ready to create art, but it’s also very common to experience predictable issues like these:
– Talkative students
– Disruptive or disrespectful students
– Students who refuse to work
– Absent or continually tardy students
– Loud of out-of-control behaviors
Doesn’t matter what type of teacher you are: one who values organization and control or one who values connection, fun and chaos. Everyone experiences one or more of the above.
To manage the amount of frequency of the above behaviors, it’s all about setting expectations, establishing a flow and being consistent. This episode of Art Made Easy, is a recording of my featured presentation at one of my in-person art teacher workshops in Santa Barbara. Besides making art, I really wanted teachers to walk away with a few management nuggets.
In this episode, you’re going to hear my approach to engaging with kids and how I use a positive mindset to create a safe, inspiring and efficient class.
If you are a member of The Sparklers Club, the video for this presentation plus handouts, extra management video tutorials and worksheets are available under TRAININGS. Plus, you get a certificate for 1 Clock Hour.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
– The purpose of creating a management mindset
– The time in your schedule when you have the most influence on your students
– How to set your expectations for your students
– When remaining neutral works to your advantage
– My secret strategy: The Ten Minute Rule
– What can happen when you truly engage a child with art
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
If there is one thing I know for sure, it’s that you can’t teach art unless you have some sort of management plan in place. Art is really exciting for kids and often you’ll have eager students ready to create art, but it’s also very common to experience predictable issues like these:
– Talkative students
– Disruptive or disrespectful students
– Students who refuse to work
– Absent or continually tardy students
– Loud of out-of-control behaviors
Doesn’t matter what type of teacher you are: one who values organization and control or one who values connection, fun and chaos. Everyone experiences one or more of the above.
To manage the amount of frequency of the above behaviors, it’s all about setting expectations, establishing a flow and being consistent. This episode of Art Made Easy, is a recording of my featured presentation at one of my in-person art teacher workshops in Santa Barbara. Besides making art, I really wanted teachers to walk away with a few management nuggets.
In this episode, you’re going to hear my approach to engaging with kids and how I use a positive mindset to create a safe, inspiring and efficient class.
If you are a member of The Sparklers Club, the video for this presentation plus handouts, extra management video tutorials and worksheets are available under TRAININGS. Plus, you get a certificate for 1 Clock Hour.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
– The purpose of creating a management mindset
– The time in your schedule when you have the most influence on your students
– How to set your expectations for your students
– When remaining neutral works to your advantage
– My secret strategy: The Ten Minute Rule
– What can happen when you truly engage a child with art
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Interested in more classroom management tips?
Listen to: Art Made Easy # 053 6 Factors for a Successful Management Plan
Listen to: Art Made Easy Easy Classroom Management Tips for Creating Your Dream Class with Michael Linsin
Classroom Management for Art, Music, and Pre Teachers by Michael Linsin
Pre-Order Patty’s new book Draw, Paint, Sparkle Publication Date August 21
The Sparkler’s Club Waitlist
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
LINKS & RESOURCES:
Interested in more classroom management tips?
Listen to: Art Made Easy # 053 6 Factors for a Successful Management Plan
Listen to: Art Made Easy Easy Classroom Management Tips for Creating Your Dream Class with Michael Linsin
Classroom Management for Art, Music, and Pre Teachers by Michael Linsin
Pre-Order Patty’s new book Draw, Paint, Sparkle Publication Date August 21
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
support@deepspacesparkle.com
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
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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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lots of good reminders for this ol teacher!
HI there,
I am having problems getting onto the website and downloading the class seating charts, and many more. I also want to hear the speech on classroom manangement. PLease help as school starts tomorrow~
Thank-you so much,
Alison Terry
new member of the sparklers club.
203.912.7895
0r alisonterry49@gmail.com
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Hi Alison,
First off, so happy yore a Sparkler!
As a new member, we sent you a series of emails that aims to help you get familiar with the private Sparklers website. Please check the email account in which you paid for the membership.The, its best to white list or add Deep Space Sparkle to your safe sender list.
Here is the URL for The Sparklers Club :https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/tm
I’d recommend starting at the START HERE page > https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/tm
You’ll find the training under TRAINING in the menu bar.
If you have any trouble, please don’t hesitate to contact support@deepspacesparkle.com
Thanks~