As well as my dream to be a set designer i also want to 'teach' art to children ('teach' is not the right word, i know). Anyway, i am starting soon with a very small group of four year olds and am very excited at the prospect of sharing art with little ones and helping to enrich their life more at a young age. I dont have any formal training in art or as an art teacher - i follow my instincts. The emphasis on recycling is very important to me and reference to famous artists and nature will also play a big part...i would be so grateful if anyone could give me any tips or ideas on the topic or if there are any relevant sites...
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i am so excited for you...
i think it would be great
to have insects
(i know, i am biased)
but they are so colorful
and inspiring...
is there a way
to send you
a bug box
(i bet there are
some strict
regulations)
but maybe i could...
butterflies
and beetles
in real life
are so colorful
and
inspiring...
as for artists...
let me think
on that...
i'd say beautifully
illustrated
children's books
are what got me...
have you read
the moomins?
http://www.moomin.fi/moomin.htm
The kids are going to love it. If I come across anything that I think may be of help I will let you know straight away.
Above all trust you instincts and you will be alright...and show them the inspiration you always leave for us in here.
I also like lizette greco that Risa mentioned.
Have you tried the library? Is there a university library with education studies nearby?
So happy! <:)
ps: I just noticed the roots at the bottom of the page. Wonderful!
I think you'll have an awesome time -- good luck on your new endeaver!
when i taught art to kids we had parents bring in lots of "stuff" they they thought might be garbarge and we turned it into art...
i found it was really helpful to have a theme for the day - like space - or something really specific and then move thru different ways of making - drawing, painting, 3D all related to that theme. [if it was space then glue turned into moon juice.... ]
you are going to be great!
sorry, I don´t have any tips, would like to join the little ones ;)
I went to a 'craft as a career' seminar today and a guy called Simon Spain talked about his work with kids. You can find more info at www.artplay.com.au I hope it helps.
have you seen the work being done in the preschools of reggio emilia italy? their way of approaching art is so exciting...and also incorporates lots of recycling. i have tons of books on the subject. email if you'd like to talk about it more. xo s
My son loves making scenes from something in an empty shoe box.
Good luck with it.