Do you ever wonder what it takes to become teacher of the year? According to today’s guest, Barbara Hua, it wasn’t about having amazing art skills or years of experience — she had little of both. Instead it was something she didn’t realize was noticed — and her answer may surprise you.
Barbara Hua, an art teacher from Conroe, Texas is a member in our Sparklers Club and is our featured Sparkler of the Month. What we love about Barbara is her fresh approach to learning, staying curious and celebrating children’s creative expression.
Her road to becoming an art teacher started with a decision to go to school in her forties. And she’s been paving the way ever since.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Barbara started her career as an art teacher
– What Barbara considers are the biggest challenges faced as an art teacher
– How to arrange a classroom with lessons for all children to be included
– What you can do to handle the issue of politically sensitive books and art lessons
– How to find art projects that both boys and girls will be engaged in creating
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Do you ever wonder what it takes to become teacher of the year? According to today’s guest, Barbara Hua, it wasn’t about having amazing art skills or years of experience — she had little of both. Instead it was something she didn’t realize was noticed — and her answer may surprise you.
Barbara Hua, an art teacher from Conroe, Texas is a member in our Sparklers Club and is our featured Sparkler of the Month. What we love about Barbara is her fresh approach to learning, staying curious and celebrating children’s creative expression.
Her road to becoming an art teacher started with a decision to go to school in her forties. And she’s been paving the way ever since.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:
– How Barbara started her career as an art teacher
– What Barbara considers are the biggest challenges faced as an art teacher
– How to arrange a classroom with lessons for all children to be included
– What you can do to handle the issue of politically sensitive books and art lessons
– How to find art projects that both boys and girls will be engaged in creating
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
LINKS & RESOURCES
Join the Sparklers Club waitlist HERE
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
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support@deepspacesparkle.com
LINKS & RESOURCES
Join the Sparklers Club waitlist HERE
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
Patty Palmer At Home Instagram
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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Great podcast! Great lady! And thank you for the conversation about children’s books… … let the children hear the story… it’s a kids story! Thank you for interviewing this amazing lady!
Thank you Lynda! Isn’t Barbara fabulous? And I LOVED our conversation about the banned books and how to manage cultural sensitivity. It’;s a hot subject right now. 🙂
I love this podcast. You gals touched on so many great topics!
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Thanks so much for listening!