Tips for Teaching Art in a Title One School: AME 069

Teaching art in a Title 1 school can be challenging. Often there is limited funding for art supplies, behavioral issues and lack of support. Although, depending on your perspective, teaching at a Title 1 school can be no different than any other school.



At least that’s how it was for me.



I taught in a Title 1 school for 6 years and loved it.



So why do some teachers thrive in challenging situations while others struggle?



In this episode of Art Made Easy, I’m answering a question that I have put aside for over a year. The question that came from a clearly frustrated teacher weighed on me until I felt I had enough perspective to answer her question.



I’ll share my best tips for how to manage the challenging logistics of teaching art in a Title 1 school.



Here are my top tips:



- Be super organized.



- Accept you might not have all the art supplies you need, so be creative.



- Learn all you can about management. This will be your ticket to success.



- Don’t underestimate the power of choosing engaging subjects for your art lessons.



- Take care of yourself.



- Join a supportive learning community.



- Practice positivity & know you are impacting children at a level you may not be aware of







Ready to have a listen?













SHOW NOTES:



James Wedmore’s Mind Your Business Podcast



When Changing Nothing Changes Everything: The Power of Reframing Your Life by Laurie Police Short



The Abundance Code: How to Bust the 7 Money Myths for a Rich Life Now by Julie Ann Cairns



AME 067 with Lynda Gordon How to Seek Funding for your Art Program



AME 012 Easy Management Tips with Michael Linsin



Smart Classroom Management



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