Art Meets Storytime
My favorite way to transition a classroom full of kids to an art class is to read a picture book. I’ve been a longtime fan of children’s literature and art so when you put the two together, you have a enraptured audience.
Today’s guest is Julia Linsteadt, the co-founder of KidArtLit, a subscription box company that delivers storytime and art kits every month to young families. It’s really two of my favorite things. Julia shares her story of how she began her business and why she thinks it’s so successful.
Make sure to click over to the blog to get a special Art Made Easy discount code for your first order of your subscription box.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
• Why Julia’s childhood and artistic parents were perfect grounds to support her artistic side
• How Julia transitioned into an art educator and the ways she now educates and interacts with smaller children
• How Julia and her business partner met and what steps they took to start an online business
• Why, as a new online business owner, you’ll need to learn as you go and have mentors help along the way
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
My best advice for teaching art to kids.
Art Meets Storytime
My favorite way to transition a classroom full of kids to an art class is to read a picture book. I’ve been a longtime fan of children’s literature and art so when you put the two together, you have a enraptured audience.
Today’s guest is Julia Linsteadt, the co-founder of KidArtLit, a subscription box company that delivers storytime and art kits every month to young families. It’s really two of my favorite things. Julia shares her story of how she began her business and why she thinks it’s so successful.
Make sure to click over to the blog to get a special Art Made Easy discount code for your first order of your subscription box.
IN THIS EPISODE YOU’LL LEARN:
• Why Julia’s childhood and artistic parents were perfect grounds to support her artistic side
• How Julia transitioned into an art educator and the ways she now educates and interacts with smaller children
• How Julia and her business partner met and what steps they took to start an online business
• Why, as a new online business owner, you’ll need to learn as you go and have mentors help along the way
LISTEN TO THE SHOW
KID ART LIT DISCOUNT CODE!
We are happy to offer our Art Made Easy listeners 10% off the first-month order of the renewing 1, 3, or 6-month subscription options.
Discount Code: SPARKLE10
KidArtLit Website
Note: This code does not apply to our gift options. Families may cancel at any time.
LINKS & RESOURCES
KidArtLit Instagam
KitArtLit Facebook Page
The Subscription School
The Artful Parent by Jean Van’t Hul
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
KID ART LIT DISCOUNT CODE!
We are happy to offer our Art Made Easy listeners 10% off the first-month order of the renewing 1, 3, or 6-month subscription options.
Discount Code: SPARKLE10
Note: This code does not apply to our gift options. Families may cancel at any time.
LINKS & RESOURCES
The Artful Parent by Jean Van’t Hul
You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook and Instagram
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.
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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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