In this video I’m sharing the two demo setups that have worked best for me when I’m teaching elementary art. I’ve tested a few different ways over the years, and I keep coming back to two options depending on the project, the room, and what my kids need that day: using a document camera on my projector, or doing the demo flat on a central table where everyone can gather around. Most of the time I use my document camera because it makes everything bigger and easier to see—especially for small steps and details. I used to try AirPlaying from my iPad while using the camera, but it got glitchy and my iPad would die faster, so switching to a camera hooked up to my computer has been a much smoother routine. That said, sometimes my students honestly listen better when the demo is right in front of them instead of on a screen, so I’ll pull them in and demonstrate flat on the table. I also tried using an easel, but it felt clunky and took up way too much floor/table space for my classroom setup.