Former classroom teacher, Denise Lediaev, didn’t know how much she loved teaching art until she became a full-time art teacher in Adelaide, Australia. Listen to how Denise transitioned to this role with grace and enthusiasm. She is humbled to have a supportive school, loads of resources and an assistant but it’s her love of teaching art that truly makes her happy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
- How Denise transitioned from a classroom teacher to an art teacher (and how she filled some big shoes in the process)
- How teaching art in Australia is similar to teaching in the United States
- The biggest challenge Denise has faced teaching art and how she is working towards a solution
- Denise’s favorite types of art lessons and mediums she uses in the art room
- The special considerations that teachers must be aware of before embarking on an Aboriginal project.
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My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Former classroom teacher, Denise Lediaev, didn’t know how much she loved teaching art until she became a full-time art teacher in Adelaide, Australia. Listen to how Denise transitioned to this role with grace and enthusiasm. She is humbled to have a supportive school, loads of resources and an assistant but it’s her love of teaching art that truly makes her happy.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
How Denise transitioned from a classroom teacher to an art teacher (and how she filled some big shoes in the process)
How teaching art in Australia is similar to teaching in the United States
The biggest challenge Denise has faced teaching art and how she is working towards a solution
Denise’s favorite types of art lessons and mediums she uses in the art room
The special considerations that teachers must be aware of before embarking on an Aboriginal project.
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
SYDNEY HARBOR LESSON PLAN
Inspired by Australian artist, Ken Done, children create a drawing of Sydney Harbour, including the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Bridge.
You can find this lesson inside the Sparklers Club, in the Art From Australia Bundle. The Sparklers’ Club has thousands of fully standardized lesson plans to make curriculum planning effortless. Join the waitlist for the Sparklers Club!
SHOW NOTES:
Tjanpi Desert Weavers Website & Facebook Page
Australian Artist Ken Done
Aboriginal Art Information
Sharing Cultures (How to)
The Desert Weavers that Denise loves!
Youtube video of Collecting Color. The book Denise uses as inspiration with her students.
SYDNEY HARBOR LESSON PLAN
Inspired by Australian artist, Ken Done, children create a drawing of Sydney Harbour, including the famous Sydney Opera House and Sydney Bridge.
You can find this lesson inside the Sparklers Club, in the Art From Australia Bundle. The Sparklers’ Club has thousands of fully standardized lesson plans to make curriculum planning effortless. Join the waitlist for the Sparklers Club!
SHOW NOTES:
Tjanpi Desert Weavers Website & Facebook Page
Australian Artist Ken Done
Sharing Cultures (How to)
The Desert Weavers that Denise loves!
Youtube video of Collecting Color. The book Denise uses as inspiration with her students.
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 have been disappointed with the last five lessons you have offered for free. No specific technique or artist ;(.
Thanks Elsa. Keep in mind that the lessons are free and generously provided by the guest. Not all the guests follow an exact formula. I’m so thankful that they came on the show and offered up their time and story. I think they are wonderful! If you want more detailed art lessons, I would highly recommend The Sparklers Membership…so many artists an techniques! You’d love it.
Since I like to connect my art lessons to what’s going on in the classroom, I’ve enjoyed seeing art from around the world. These lessons work well when students are studying other cultures, especially if they may not have an opportunity to visit these beautiful countries.
Thank you so much Blythe! I think so too and I’m so pleased you found some nuggets in these interviews.