THE BEST ART PRODUCTS TO USE WITH KIDS: AME 020
Ready to order your first shipment of art supplies and don’t know what to order?
Curious why some art supplies are better than others?
Today’s episode of Art Made Easy helps identify why some paints, paper and brushes deserve a place on your art supply shelf. Don’t forget to download an art supply ordering checklist and buying guide to help you get started on creating the best art projects.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– What my favorite supplies are
– Products to stay away from and why
– Why different mediums require different supplies
– Why more expensive supplies are not always better for your projects
– Examples of how to use different supplies for new ways of teaching lessons
– Alternative uses for supplies already in stock in your art room/class room
– Pros and Cons of certain brands of supplies
– A list of fun but non-essential supplies
– What types of effective supplies you can get for free
– Some tips to keep children engaged in art-making
LISTEN TO THE SHOW:
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
THE BEST ART PRODUCTS TO USE WITH KIDS: AME 020
Ready to order your first shipment of art supplies and don’t know what to order?
Curious why some art supplies are better than others?
Today’s episode of Art Made Easy helps identify why some paints, paper and brushes deserve a place on your art supply shelf. Don’t forget to download an art supply ordering checklist and buying guide to help you get started on creating the best art projects.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
– What my favorite supplies are
– Products to stay away from and why
– Why different mediums require different supplies
– Why more expensive supplies are not always better for your projects
– Examples of how to use different supplies for new ways of teaching lessons
– Alternative uses for supplies already in stock in your art room/class room
– Pros and Cons of certain brands of supplies
– A list of fun but non-essential supplies
– What types of effective supplies you can get for free
– Some tips to keep children engaged in art-making
LISTEN TO THE SHOW:
DOWNLOAD THIS FREE GUIDE
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DOWNLOAD THIS FREE GUIDE
WANT TO LEARN MORE ABOUT ART SUPPLIES?
3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint
To Spray or Not to Spray? Tips for Using Chalk Pastels
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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This was wonderful!!! We started teaching art around the same time (helping out at my son’s school) 15 years ago…. oh back in the day!! I had no earthly idea what I was doing. I have made some of the same discoveries and learned so much from your blog over the years. It’s interesting how we have so much knowledge through trial and error. I continue to learn and love listening to the podcasts.. thank you
I love your website and podcasts. I’ve downloaded numerous items from you however, every time I try to download this link to the supply list is doesn’t work. I’ve tried my home and work computer. ITs taking me to the thank you page without me receiving the download.
The link is working so there must be some problem with you email setting or service provider not accepting the download from my PDF delivery.
Use the contact page to request support and that way we can just send you the PDF directly. Thanks!
This podcast was so incredibly helpful! What are your recipes for creating different skin tones? Or do you buy skin tone paint? Thanks!
Mixing skin tones with liquid tempera paint is really easy: buy flesh color which is a very light skin tone and add varying brown paint to achieve varying degrees of brown. I like to mix the colors in plastic tubs so I can keep them all year.
Patty,
Listening to your podcasts has brought such joy to my professional life. This fall I am returning to elementary art after 10 years away and your enthusiasm and passion are literally contagious. I look forward to hearing from you again at the end of the summer.
Thank Amy! I really appreciate that….and what fun awaits you! The best job in the world.
Im new to teaching Art although an artist myself.I really like your approach to teaching .The enthusiasm is almost tangible and definitely inspires confidence .You are very creative but at the same time so sensibly practical.Loving it!!
Thanks Rosemary!
Very good ideas.I have used alot of these ideas in the past love them…
I love Deep Space Sparkle!! This is my first year teaching, at the age of 57! I worked with Pre-k aged children and graduated to the Art Teacher position. I teach kids from grades Pre-K to eight and need all the help I can get. Your website and tools have been a life saver. Thank you.
So happy to hear this Janet!