Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com Creative Art Projects for Busy Teachers Tue, 07 Jul 2026 02:39:44 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.2.2 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/DSS-Favicon-72-196-100x100.png Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com 32 32 Welcome to Art Made Easy, a weekly podcast to help you teach art to kids.<br /> I’m excited to bring you interviews with the best in the biz; inspiring art teachers, authors, creative souls and teaching experts.<br /> Join me to navigate the World of Kid's Art Through Stories, Tips and Practical How-To's! Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids. clean episodic Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids. Copyright © Patty Palmer - Art Made Easy a Deep Space Sparkle Podcast Copyright © Patty Palmer - Art Made Easy a Deep Space Sparkle Podcast podcast Navigate the World of Kid's Art Through Stories, Tips and Practical How-To's! Deep Space Sparkle https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/wp-content/uploads/powerpress/art-made-easy-podcast-art-1400.png https://www.deepspacesparkle.com TV-G Santa Barbara, CA Santa Barbara, CA Bi-Weekly c9c7bad3-4712-514e-9ebd-d1e208fa1b76 How to Design an Art Curriculum https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-design-an-art-curriculum/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-design-an-art-curriculum/#comments Mon, 06 Jul 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=764083 Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into your classroom on a Monday morning still not entirely sure what you’ll be teaching that day. If your hand is raised, that’s okay – we’ve all been caught without a plan. Art teachers typically have more freedom than general education teachers. Sure there are standards to meet

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/how-to-design-an-art-curriculum/feed/ 18 All About Liquid Watercolor Paints https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/all-about-liquid-watercolor-paints/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/all-about-liquid-watercolor-paints/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 15:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=3661 One of the most common questions and personal email queries I receive concerns about are liquid watercolor paints. They are still a novelty for many people so when you first buy them, you may not know what to do with them. Here are my suggestions for working, storing and prepping liquid watercolor paints:   Liquid

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/all-about-liquid-watercolor-paints/feed/ 89 My Favorite Paint Sticks, Gel Crayons and Oil Pastels https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/my-favorite-paint-sticks-gel-crayons-and-oil-pastels/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/my-favorite-paint-sticks-gel-crayons-and-oil-pastels/#comments Tue, 30 Jun 2026 11:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=350385 I truly believe that you don’t need expensive art materials to create a really rich art program. But every now and again it’s nice to experiment with new supplies and see what’s on the market. When I was in the classroom, I tended to stick to the basics; sulphite paper, oil pastels, tempera paint and

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/my-favorite-paint-sticks-gel-crayons-and-oil-pastels/feed/ 4 The Difference Between Tempera vs. Acrylic Paint https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/tempera-vs-acrylic-paint/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/tempera-vs-acrylic-paint/#comments Mon, 29 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=109636 Tempera Vs. Acrylic Paint I avoided paint for a long time. I was happy with my liquid tempera and watercolor paints and didn’t see the allure of acrylics. Now, for my own art, nothing beats acrylics. But who wants to mess around with tubes with 30 kids? This was my mindset for a long time.

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/make-summer-ame-095/feed/ 12 Which statement rings true for you: summer is too short OR summer is long enough? If you're like most of us, you probably feel as though it is way too short. By the time you’re back in the classroom in August or September it can feel as those pas... Which statement rings true for you: summer is too short OR summer is long enough?



If you're like most of us, you probably feel as though it is way too short.



By the time you’re back in the classroom in August or September it can feel as those past two months was just enough time to catch your breath, but not enough to fully recharged and get aligned.



So how do you make the most out of your time?



Do you tackle all the stuff on your to-do list early on so you can relax later? Do you completely veg and catch up on Netflix?



Our summer plans feel differently for all of us, because we are all unique in how we restore ourselves.



If you’re coming off a chaotic teaching season into a chaotic summer, an introverted teacher can feel completely overwhelmed.



If you have nothing on your plate and your days are unstructured, an extrovert may feel completely unfulfilled.



It’s also possible for both personality extremes to overestimate what you can accomplish in this relatively small parcel of time.



Introverted and extroverted personality types may require radically different summer agendas, so keeping in mind both personalities...



Here are my top 10 tips for making summer feel restful, enjoyable & energizing —







WHAT YOU'LL LEARN:



- Why learning new perspectives is the quickest way to become happy



- How you can recognize the small happy moments that occur every day



- How to choose one goal you want to accomplish



- Why we need to schedule alone time, become more active and in the process, gain more energy



- What to do if you are not getting enjoyment out of what you are doing







LISTEN TO THE SHOW

















LINKS & RESOURCES



16 Personalities Test



The Enneagram Test



(one of Team's Sparkle's favorite personality test)



You can visit Patty through Deep Space Sparkle on Facebook & Instagram



support@deepspacesparkle.com



Our 2018 and 2019 Online Workshops are on Sale for your all your Summer creative PD hour needs —













 
]]> Patty Palmer: Art Teacher and expert in teaching art to kids. full 38:25 3 Ways to Encourage Student Choice in your Art Room https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/3-ways-to-encourage-student-choice-in-your-art-room/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/3-ways-to-encourage-student-choice-in-your-art-room/#comments Tue, 23 Jun 2026 13:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=705585 Walking the line between a lesson that allows students to assert choice and their own creative voice and managing supplies and expectations can sometimes seem a bit difficult to wrap your head around. But what if it doesn’t have to be? Students don’t need to determine every aspect of their artwork to reap the benefits

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]]> https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/foil-turtle-and-fish-collage/feed/ 58 Top Eight Tips for Teaching Art to Children https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/top-eight-tips-for-teaching-art-to-children/ https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/top-eight-tips-for-teaching-art-to-children/#comments Wed, 17 Jun 2026 12:00:00 +0000 https://www.deepspacesparkle.com/?p=6312 I love teaching art to children and my philosophy is quite simple: to engage, inspire and teach art with age-appropriate techniques and subjects. I’ve only been teaching art to children for eight years but it feels like I’ve been teaching my whole life. I remember what I was attracted to as an artistic child: how-to-draw

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