I got a call from an art teaching program to come and teach drawing to 6th graders. For some reason I am feeling really nervous, and afraid what the kids (11-12yrs old) will think of me (I know that's sad). I'm 24 and I have this fear of speaking in a large crowd, also I don't really have a big vocabulary. I'm fit for the skill as an artist but I don't believe I'm fit to teach. Has anyone taugh art to elementary students and how did it go? The only teaching experience I have is sunday school with Pre-K-1st grade...but has nothing to do with art of course.
2006-08-30 13:28:37 · 3 answers · asked by jennifromtheblock 2 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Other - Arts & Humanities
Kids that age don't need to know a big art vocabulary... they just need to learn how to appreciate art in others and express it from within themselves.
This sounds like a peach of a job - all you have to do is encourage them and reinforce positive expression - what could be more fun for an artist? When they see you feeling good about them, they will automatically feel good about you - and artistic excitement is infectious.
Keep it simple, and watch their reactions - most of what you do will be hands-on and not much talking anyway, just talk about what you love about art. Guaranteed you'll all have a blast - wish I were you!
2006-08-30 16:25:11 · answer #1 · answered by joyfulpaints 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Don't teach the kids like retards, it makes them feel depressed. (Trust me, I know.) Don't baby talk to them, and just talk to them like you would talk to an adult.
That's it. You'll be fine if you follow that advice.
2006-08-30 13:34:35 · answer #2 · answered by Someone 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
im still a student
i just got out of 6th grade...
all you have to do is go in and say what would you guys like to do? thatlll help..
2006-08-30 13:35:03 · answer #3 · answered by Prep♥™ 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋