Art with Coach T
 

Make Art. Build Resilience.

 
 

We don’t know what the future holds. But we DO know that to be successful, children will need self-discipline and creative problem solving skills.

So why not build those healthy life habits with a little bit of art making?

Through creative challenges, I help children learn to independently problem solve, manage boredom, and overcome perfectionism.

My projects are designed to help kids work through the frustration of growth, not around it, in a super low-risk way.

Art is the tool. Growth mindset is the goal.


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If your child gets frustrated quickly or tends to give up… 
Hey perfectionist friends! I’m in this club too! 

If your child rushes through things or skips details… 
Love you my speedy McGees but SLOW down!

  • Try this Line Landscape
    This project is a slower, more focused project that helps kids stay with the process and practice patience. Lots of simple lines, can make something look SUPER complex.

 

If your child says “I’m bored” easily… 
Bored?! Okay, time to color, rip, glue, and spatter—ALL the things!

  • Make this Abstract Art Collage
    This is a project with lots of different materials and creative decision-making that keeps the process exciting. AND there are three different ways to spatter paint. Who’s bored now?!

 
  • If you want a meaningful activity you can create together…
    From one parent to another — sit and create with your kids. Model beginner bravery. They won’t forget it.

    • Create a Tie dye Peace Sign Print
      Make it an at-home art night—get snacks, invite friends, play music, and enjoy this REALLY easy printing project! Your kids are going to want to make ten prints.

 

 
 

Testimonials

What parents are saying…

“[Coach T] teaches mindfulness, strength, and positivity in a natural, casual way that kids absorb and take with them.” - DJ

“Her creativity and upbeat approach allows elementary school age kids to make art and believe in a growth mindset.” - JR

“I have met few people with her energetic demeanor, passion for art, commitment to “perfection” and honoring her students’ work.” - HB

“Coach T leads by example, she marches to her own beat, and encourages students to do the same. To be kind and fierce and unique while remembering to love those same qualities in others.” - JC

 
 
 
 

About Me

Hi, I’m Caitlyn—my students call me Coach T.

For the past decade in the art room, I’ve used structured creative work to help kids practice something bigger than art: staying with frustration, making decisions, and finishing what they start.

Most kids don’t need more talent—they need practice not quitting when things get uncomfortable.

Yes, you read that right. Children need to be comfortable being uncomfortable.

And now that I have moved beyond the art room, I am working to bring my guided art experiences into your home so you can create alongside your child and build connection while they build real-life skills.

If you’re curious, pick a project and make something together.

Read more about Art with Coach T here.

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