Incorporating STEAM Projects into your Art Room: Art Made Easy 036 - a podcast by Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids.

Are you looking to incorporate a few STEAM art activities into your curriculum this year? Ana Dziengle from Babble, Dabble Do is this week's guest on the podcast. If you haven't met Ana before, I know you'll love her. She's the type of girl you want as a friend. And since she is originally from Santa Barbara, I'm claiming her as mine! Ana shares her favorite STEAM projects that engage kids and encourages them to think for themselves. And isn't that what we all want? This episode is perfect for anyone wants to explore a few STEAM projects with their kids.



Things you will learn in this episode:How Ana visualized the lifestyle she wanted and was able to make the hard decision to get it
How Ana incorporates art and science togetherThe many different aspects of being creative
Why being artistic doesn’t mean it has to be through a traditional mediumHow to entice children with a magical component of art
What STEAM projects are and why they should be incorporated in projectsWhy it is important to choose projects based on the age group of your kids
How to step back and let the child’s project unfold without inserting what outcome you think the project could and should haveHow to prepare your children to not negatively compare their work
Why doing projects alongside the children creates a great dynamicSubscribe to Art Made Easy and receive new episodes directly on your phone via your podcast Ap.  Note: If you have an iPhone, subscribe in iTunes. If you have an Android phone, subscribe in Stitcher.



DOWNLOAD TWO STEAM BOOKLETS!Thanks Ana for providing two AMAZING activities...these are super cool, folks. To get yours, just click on the yellow box, add your name and email and the zip file containing the two PDF's will be emailed to you. If you use safari on a MAC, the zip file won't open. Try CHROME instead.SHOW NOTES:

Ana’s book, Steam KidsDyed Snow Flake Project from Babble Dabble Do

20 Science projects for Kids from Babble Dabble DoDon't Move the Muffin Tins: A Hands-Off Guide to Art for the Young Child by Bev Bos

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