You're on board for creative, developmentally appropriate art in the classroom! Right?
But...…are your teachers?
Do they truly understand the importance of creative, developmentally appropriate art?
Do you wish you could empower your teachers.....
to move away from cookie cutter crafts...
to truly embrace the kind of art that will give every child a richer experience in the classroom?
It's time to bridge that gap by helping them redefine creativity, foster critical thinking skills
and enhance their self esteem through art.
Introducing!
This groundbreaking program is designed to elevate the art experience in early childhood classrooms by equipping educators with strategies and a blueprint to shift away from crafts to art that will affect their entire learning experience.
"On two different occasions Faigie Kobre led staff development workshops on “art in the preschool" classroom in our preschool. On both occasions as a community of learners we benefited greatly from her expertise.
Faigie taught the teachers different techniques to help us help our young artists grow. Products she gave our teachers are invaluable tools that are still being used today."
Sheryl Hecht - Hebrew Academy of Nassau County, NY
"Faigie Kobre gave a wonderful hands-on art workshop for our Head Start early childhood staff. The teachers report that they have implemented many of the techniques and skills into their classroom art activities and daily routine.
The workshop has inspired and empowered the teachers to embrace a more creative learning experience for the children. We are amazed at the difference in children’s confidence and independence. We were not surprised when the data showed increased scores in problem-solving, creativity, and fine motor skills. "
D'vora Katz - Shira Head Start Brooklyn, NY
"Faigie delivered a workshop in my school a few years ago that was so enthusiastically received by my teachers that it changed their whole perspective on children’s art.
They began to let go of their need to control how the final product appeared and began to really allow the children to engage in the process in their own way. They finally learned to appreciate that in early childhood it is more often the process we value rather than the product."
Leah Weinstein-Reggio School Chelsea NYC
With these expert insights, your school's art program can become a powerful tool in promoting confident, innovative thinkers and lifelong learners. Let's help our children gain...
Increased Creativity
Enhanced Critical Thinking
Boosted Self Esteem
Unlock the creative power in YOUR classroom! 
Choose the plan that works for you:
All Access Program:
The basic program offers essential resources, including a three part pre-recorded presentation and access to the dynamic Art Activities Hub for one year. Also included are there eBooks and a variety of handouts to supplement the presentation. While there is no customization it provides a solid foundation for incorporating innovative art into classrooms, making it a cost-effective choice for those primarily seeking valuable content.
All Access Program PLUS coaching:
Our main program is a comprehensive, personalized exploration of your school's unique art education landscape along with all the benefits of the basic course. Through in-depth recordings, we tailor our training precisely to your specific needs, aligning seamlessly with your curriculum and goals. Together, we pave the way for transformative art experiences that empower teachers and enrich the artistic journey of every young learner.
In Person Consultations
In addition to everything offered in the customized plan, this option includes a personal visit to your school for hands-on workshops with teachers. This unique opportunity provides tailored guidance, addressing specific needs and challenges your school may face. It's a chance to receive direct, in-person expertise, complementing the comprehensive online program.
Part 1 : Three Part Recorded Presentation
In Part 1 We explore the transformative power of developmentally appropriate art through three prerecorded presentations.
If you purchase the customized plan then your presentations are customized and tailored to your specific school and its needs.
Part 1 is all the about the WHAT of cookie cutter, copycat crafts helping you gain an understanding of why it's so rampant & why it's so important to change.
Part 2 is the WHY. We draw insight from renowned experts such as Piaget, Erickson, Dewey and Viktor Lowenfeld. We learn how children develop which allows us to understand how and why to create a developmentally appropriate art curriculum
Part 3 is the HOW. We learn in detail how to incorporate all we learned to develop an awesome art curriculum.
Along with these three presentations are three eBooks along with charts and valuable handouts to help you understand and supplement your learning
What's in it:
What is included in this program
Part 2: The Assessment
If you purchase the course plus coaching plan then you get your recordings tailored made for your school.
We embark on a personalized and in-depth exploration of your school's unique art education landscape. We dive into the heart of your school's approach to art, uncovering crucial insights to tailor our training precisely to your specific needs.
By getting to know your school intimately, we can curate a presentation that perfectly aligns with your school present curriculum and goals
Together, we pave the way for transformative art experiences that will empower your teachers and enrich the artistic journey of every young learner in your care.
How it Works:
Part 3: Art Activities Hub
Part 4 offers educators a valuable addition to the program. Exclusive access to the dynamic Art Activities Hub – a treasure trove of artful resources full of engaging courses with videos and enriching handouts.
Some of the courses already available are:
The Process-Only Art Activities course and the Jewish Holiday Art course. Teachers can also delve into specialized courses like Art Education and others.
The Art Activities Hub is designed for both early childhood and early elementary teachers who wish to elevate their art curriculum, infusing sophistication and creativity into their classrooms. With an ever-expanding repository of videos, handouts, and courses, the Art Activities Hub continually evolves to cater to teachers' evolving needs and interests.
The Basic course plan includes one lifetime license while the Customized plan includes 1 lifetime license and up to 10 licenses extra for one year.
What's available:
The Art Activities HUB is still in the process of being filled and will always be added to. At the present there are three courses available with one or two in the works.
Process Only Art
Over 30 videos of activities emphasizing the child's experience during the artistic process, allowing them to freely explore materials, techniques, with no predetermined outcomes. These activities allow them to freely explore many materials and techniques.
Holiday Art
Holiday course starts with Jewish holidays throughout the year, infusing artistic expression into each occasion. There is a course for other holidays in the works as well. The course uses the five categories of crafts that are developmentally appropriate to celebrate holidays.
Art Education
This course is designed for teachers seeking to expand their classroom's artistic horizons, incorporating arts such as fiber arts and drawing. This course also offers insights into the renowned TAB teaching method for early childhood and elementary school settings.
Creative, developmentally appropriate art can have a transformative impact on the entire classroom, creating a more dynamic, and fulfilling educational experience for students and teacher.
"Faigie has been our elementary art teacher for the past decade and has given her workshops to our early childhood teachers as well. Our teachers love her workshops and have implemented many of her ideas. Since then they have seen their students gain confidence in their ideas and have been able to take more risks in their art work. They love the way their students enjoy art and are no longer worried about "doing it right". Many teachers go visit Faigie's art room in order to gain more ideas for their classrooms, as they continuously see the benefits of creative art.
Mrs. Leah Zytman
Principal in Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam
Part 4: Follow Up Q&A
Part 4 for our customized course and coaching plan our support and guidance continues with a personalized Q&A video session.
After the teachers have had some time to delve into incorporating this innovative art curriculum into their classrooms, they may encounter questions or seek further insights on its successful implementation.
To address those questions we will schedule a live zoom to answer these questions. If scheduling does not allow that they they can submit questions to you, the director and I will answer in a recorded video. This will ensure that any concerns or queries are addressed, helping educators gain clarity and confidence as they continue to elevate their art programs.
You also get 4 months of email support for your teachers.
How follow up Q&A works...
All Access Program
$597
This is the Beyond Copycat Crafts course
All Access Program
+ Coaching
$1195
This is the course plus the customized coaching plan
All Access Program
+ coaching + In person Consultations
Starting at
$3500
Call to discuss a visit to your school
Basic
$39.99
Simple, fast and effective flexible move
Fulltime
$89.99
Simpler, faster and more effective flexible move
Private
$119.99
Simple, fast and just for you
This training is the property of each school that purchases. It can be re-watched and is perfect for new teachers who have not seen it.
Get started bringing to your students....
INCREASED CREATIVITY
Teachers will gain the tools and knowledge to design art activities that foster creativity and imagination in students, allowing children to explore and express their unique ideas freely.
ENHANCED CRITICAL THINKING
By incorporating developmentally appropriate art, teachers can encourage critical thinking skills as children engage in problem-solving and decision-making during the creative process.
BOOSTED SELF ESTEEM
Through creative art experiences, children can develop a sense of accomplishment and improved self-esteem as they create and express themselves in unique ways.
BETTER LEARNING OUTCOMES
Developmentally appropriate art can support holistic learning, helping students make connections across different subjects and enhancing overall academic achievements.
MORE POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR
Providing creative art opportunities can lead to a reduction in disruptive behavior, as students find joy and fulfillment in their art activities.
PARENT APPRECIATION
Parents are likely to appreciate the positive changes they observe in students' creativity and engagement, leading to increased support and positive feedback for the school.
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FAQ
The reason many kids don't like art is because of their previous art experiences. Allow those children lots of process only art, with no expectations, and see how they come alive.
There are so many ways to learn to follow directions. Even within more creative types of art there are activities that need direction following. Using art to teach direction following is wasting the amazing opportunities art has for growth.
Using art to teach is a waste of art. Art is a vehicle to help children think, solve problems and boost their self esteem not for "teaching".
Actually today there are many parents who really don't like the copycat crafts and are thrilled when you change over. They like to see their children's work not the teacher's. With a little parent education they usually become your biggest advocates.
Children need to use their senses to learn and therefore, messy activities for very young children are extremely important. There are ways to contain it and when teachers want to look out for their students good they will learn how to deal with it.
Anytime you want to see what works you need to look at the research. In the past 50-100 years there have been many child development experts who studied children and saw how they learn best. To learn how to teach children we look towards the experts who have discovered how they learn best.
There are many types of art activities to do with children. It all depends on their age and level. As part of this program there is an Art Activities HUB that has many videos and handouts to help you get a program like this up and running.
About Faigie
Meet Faigie Kobre, a seasoned and passionate educator with a wealth of knowledge and experience in the world of early childhood education and creative art. Holding a Masters in Early Childhood Education from Bank Street College of Education, Faigie's journey in education began in the preschool setting.
This was where she witnessed firsthand the transformative power of creative expression in early childhood development. As an early childhood director, she spearheaded initiatives that focused on fostering child-centered learning environments, and has been a been a sought-after presenter, conducting workshops for numerous early childhood and early elementary schools. Her workshops have left a lasting impact, inspiring educators to embrace innovation and cultivate a love for art and self-expression among their students.
For the past decade, Faigie has served as an elementary school art teacher at Bais Yaakov Ateres Miriam, where she has been instrumental in implementing the renowned TAB choice-based art curriculum. This hands-on experience in the art classroom allows Faigie to blend theory with practical insights, creating a holistic approach to professional development that resonates with teachers and school leaders alike.
All Access Program
$597
This is the basic program without any customization
All Access Program
+ Coaching
$1195
This is the customized, original program
All Access Program
+ coaching + In person Consultations
Starting at
$3500
Call to discuss a visit to your school
Basic
$39.99
Simple, fast and effective flexible move
Fulltime
$89.99
Simpler, faster and more effective flexible move
Private
$119.99
Simple, fast and just for you