The fine art of art demonstrations is not something we learn at school. Often, teachers are plunked in front of a class without knowing exactly what to do. Do you show a finished project? Where do kids sit? Do you have supplies on the table or do you offer a self-serve approach?
Believe me, I’ve been there!
This episode is in response to a question posed in our Sparkler Facebook group:
I’m curious, how do you all demonstrate a lesson? I’m on a cart and don’t have access to a document camera. The flow of my lessons feels a little chaotic and I feel it is part due to students not understanding how to create the projects. I usually give verbal instructions and perhaps demonstrate a technique on scrap paper, but then those in the back have trouble seeing.
Such a great questions, right?
This episode reveals my strategy of how I staged my demonstrations in my art room from how children enter the art room to working on a project.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How I use my white board to prepare for a lesson
– Ways I managed my classroom to allow students to have a calm state of mind
– How I get children to listen
– Why document cameras or powerpoint presentations aren’t my thing
– What to do if you forget to talk about a step in the lesson
– Why you should always be aware of the dynamics in your classroom
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
The fine art of art demonstrations is not something we learn at school. Often, teachers are plunked in front of a class without knowing exactly what to do. Do you show a finished project? Where do kids sit? Do you have supplies on the table or do you offer a self-serve approach?
Believe me, I’ve been there!
This episode is in response to a question posed in our Sparkler Facebook group:
I’m curious, how do you all demonstrate a lesson? I’m on a cart and don’t have access to a document camera. The flow of my lessons feels a little chaotic and I feel it is part due to students not understanding how to create the projects. I usually give verbal instructions and perhaps demonstrate a technique on scrap paper, but then those in the back have trouble seeing.
Such a great questions, right?
This episode reveals my strategy of how I staged my demonstrations in my art room from how children enter the art room to working on a project.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– How I use my white board to prepare for a lesson
– Ways I managed my classroom to allow students to have a calm state of mind
– How I get children to listen
– Why document cameras or powerpoint presentations aren’t my thing
– What to do if you forget to talk about a step in the lesson
– Why you should always be aware of the dynamics in your classroom
DOWNLOAD A SEATING CHART (Fillable)
To get the Seating Chart PDF, click on the yellow “Download PDF” button below. Add your name and email and we’ll email it to you.
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
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LINKS & RESOURCES
Draw Paint Sparkle by Patty Palmer (Coming August 21st)
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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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 loved your comments! I am old school! I show on a white board! I specifically like your comments on giving attention. Seriously now., I have a good class who follow along, all but one girl that struggles with spacial relationships, drawing, and finishing her lessons! I am going to bring up in the art group, Thank you
Great episode. I am with Patty. I had a document camera but so rarely used it that I gave it to another teacher. I have my kids sit on a carpet for group time. I do have a SmartBoard where I create a lesson that includes fine art images, visuals, songs, embedded videos, etc. I also have two large white board easels that I use for modeling. I have taught K-2. They do best close to you when teaching the lesson. I believe that modeling all the process steps is so valuable. Also breaking the lesson into manageable parts to fit the developmental level of your students is important. Just as with an academic subject like math, if kids are not taught strategies to solve problems, they will just haphazardly do trial and error. Strategies must be taught for students to use them and this includes art. ? I have a large white board that runs across the front of my classroom too where I leave examples of all the process steps so that students have a visual reference to refer back to. This type of presentation ensures that when students go to their tables for studio time, they are ready to create with confidence.
You sound like a dream teacher! Love how you explained your set-up. Thank you!
Patti,
I thoroughly enjoyed pod casts 81& 82 today. I teach private classes for small groups and don’t have some situations you mentioned with seating ect. but still learned so much
Hi Patti!
Pod casts 81& 82 were the first ones that I have heard and they were great. I teach small groups and don’t have some of the situations you covered,but still benefited from the actual teaching approaches you presented. Can’t wait to listen to more! Thanks.
I listened to this one a second time this morning, and heard even MORE things that help me prepare my mind for teaching. I can’t tell you how much more prepared I feel this year with Sparklers “at my back” so to speak, and all these podcasts allowing me to hear the voices of other people. It’s invaluable to be inspired; THANK YOU, Team Sparkle. xx, leslie banta, virginia
You’re the BEST Leslie! Thank you!