January marks the start of a new year and the beginning of many celebrations around the world. No matter where they live, children can relate to this season of bidding the old year adieu and looking forward to the new one. They will love learning about Chinese New Year traditions. Chinese New Year, sometimes called The post The Year of the Dragon Art Project | Chinese New Year 2024 appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

January has officially arrived, when a brand new year sits before you like a fresh, empty page. Whether you’re coming back after the holidays or beginning a brand new school year, January is the perfect time to refocus on your goals and prepare your room for success in the coming year.  Download the January Freebie The post What to do in your Art Room in January appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

Purchasing and managing art supplies is a huge aspect of an art teacher’s job. There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing a fresh package of art materials and imagining all of the ways that your students can use them to create, but it can be tricky to know what’s essential to buy, what to purchase later The post Guide to Purchasing your Art Materials appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

Is your art supply closet a mess? Struggling how to manage multiple boxes of paper scraps? Staring at a well-loved art room in need of some serious organizational attention? You’re not alone! Managing art supplies, art posters, drying racks, recycled materials, supply storage, media equipment and prep areas can be a nightmare if not designed The post Your 8 Step Plan to Organizing your Art Room appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

It’s officially December and one of the most beautiful, sparkly and fun seasons, but also the busiest and most interrupted seasons in the art room. To combat the overwhelm, create artwork that aligns with your needs and program, and to be prepared for the new year, we’ve compiled a list of three things to do The post What to do in your Art Room in December appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

Diving into the world of creative education business ideas for children is a series of endless possibilities. For art teachers and aspiring creative entrepreneurs, the classroom is just the beginning.  Retired art educators, new teachers seeking better work-life balance, and adventurous entrepreneurs are finding creative ways to teach art outside of school that brings in The post 5 Ways to Make Money Teaching Art Classes to Kids appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

Dreaming of starting a business teaching art classes to children? You’re not alone. Thousands of teachers, artists and parents who love art and children plus have the desire to work for themselves, are feeling the pull to saying YES to their dreams of starting their own business teaching art to kids. It’s absolutely dreamy to The post Your 7 Step Roadmap to Selling Your First Art Class appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

You have big dreams, loads of ideas and years of experience. But how do you know if starting a business teaching art classes to children is right for you? And what are the types of businesses that work really well? Sometimes it’s hard to know what would work best for any one person, but I The post 6 Things that Might be Preventing you from Starting Your Own Art Business (and how to move past them) appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

No matter where you are in your teaching career, there’s never a bad time to check in with how you are feeling, your stress level, workload and overall well-being. Teaching art to children is a labor of love, and maintaining a positive mindset is so important for prioritizing joy in your teaching practice and keeping The post 8 Tips for Nurturing a Positive Art Teacher Mindset appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more

Welcome to November, the gateway to the holiday season! November in the art room is typically full of activity, colorful turkeys and the beginnings of holiday art. But it is also a chance to reflect on the contributions of Indigenous peoples during Native American Heritage Month and highlight a day of Remembrance in Commonwealth countries. The post What to Do in your Art Room in November appeared first on Deep Space Sparkle ..read more