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곽지연 보따리쌤
Reviews
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How happy would I be if that child were my own, seeking out and reading books on their own? How excited would a child be if they could effortlessly express the emotions and imagination gained after reading? There is a class where you can experience these feelings firsthand. Nice to meet you. I am Teacher Bottari, also known as "Book Bottari Art Bottari," who instills essential values for a child's growth through books and art. I earned this nickname because I handle a wide variety of themes and materials using books. Having taught art for over 20 years, I discovered reading coaching and Havruta. I started "Reading Art" using books as a medium and now meet children as an instructor in libraries, schools, and innovative education communities. My representative courses include <Masterpieces at Your Eye Level: Seeing as Much as You Know>, <Book Bottari Art Bottari>, <From Tradition to Creation: A First Journey into Korean Art>, <Stories of Masterpieces That Expand Your Thinking>, <Points, Lines, and Planes in Wonderland>, <Magical Art Techniques>, <Reading Class Where Sensibility Overflows>, and <Empathic Expression Art with Picture Books>. I met with parents for the parent training session titled "Practical Methods for Reading and Art for Our Children." My dream is to instill a sense of sensibility in many children. In the midst of a flood of information pouring out, children are acquiring knowledge without knowing what the right answer is. I will work together with them to expand their understanding of art through time-tested mediums such as masterpieces and picture books, helping them grow into children with healthy minds.
Experience & Activities
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Level 1 Havruta Instructor Certification / Art Practical Skills Teacher Certification
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Currently teaching reading classes (Reading Art) at multiple libraries - <Art Bundle with English>, <Comforting Heart Cooking>, <Humanities on the Road>, <Space Travel>, <History of Korean Art>, <Meeting the Heart through Poetry and Pictures with Yun Dong-ju>, and many others.
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Current) Multiple Library Special Lectures - <Painters Who Loved Nature>, One Book Reading <Making a Challenge Board After Reading Meow's Swimming Class>, <Making a Treasure Map After Reading Clover>, <My Heart's Cooking After Reading Haedeun Bunsik>, <My Dream Journey Map with Meow>, Toechon Library <A Book + Art Journey to Find My True Self> (2025)
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Current) Gwangju City Hall Future Cooperation Support Center - Village Instructor for Elementary and Middle School Onmaeul Schools: Empathy Expression Art with Picture Books (2022–Present)
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Current) Elementary School Culture and Arts Education - Creative Art / Reading Art
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Current) Library Regular Cultural Programs - <Empathic Expression Art with Picture Books>, <From Tradition to Creation: A First Journey into Korean Art>, <Empathic Expression Art with World-Loved Picture Books>
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Current After-school Creative Art Instructor
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Elementary School Parent Training - <Reading and Art Teaching Methods You Can Put into Practice Immediately>
287 Parent Reviews
강**
10years old
2026. 4. 13 AM 2:54:51
질문의 씨앗이 그림으로 피어나는 시간 : 12달 그림책 가치 미술
This is the favorite class for both my child and me among all the Kookoo classes. ^^ You observe my child's feelings more carefully than parents do and have the ability to notice every single small change in their drawings. You write the feedback after class with such sincerity that reading it helps me understand my child's drawings and their heart. Above all, I am always touched by the teacher's genuine sincerity! The feedback felt too good to keep to myself, so I pasted it onto the back of the sketchbook and read it with my child every week. Reading the teacher's feedback seems to boost my child's self-esteem, and they seem to realize just how much the teacher understands them.
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곽지연 보따리쌤
2026. 4. 21 AM 10:42:3
I am even more touched that you seem to understand my desire to share the miracles I discover in each child during class. It gives me the strength to keep going! 😀
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최**
9years old
2025. 6. 7 PM 11:58:22
그림책과 함께하는 공감 표현 미술 7
Today, my child waited patiently, checking the class time on their own. They said they like the teacher and that the art class is really fun. Even though they did it entirely by themselves from start to finish, they didn't say a single word about it being difficult or ask for help (it's amazing, considering they used to give up on after-school art because it was too hard and complained that I wouldn't help them when they did it with me). They are expressing themselves freely using the materials they want, and since the teacher guides them well to match that, I can see that my child is getting even more excited. Thank you for leading us to another fun and enjoyable class today.
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곽지연 보따리쌤
2025. 6. 8 AM 9:29:24
To think that you checked the class time on your own and waited! I am so touched. I am also grateful to the parents for watching over you so that you can do it on your own. Thank you for not missing this joy and leaving a review with photos; it gives me strength!😍
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최**
9years old
2025. 6. 4 PM 9:44:54
그림책과 함께하는 공감 표현 미술 7
I didn't realize the sound wasn't working, but thank you for reading the picture book again when I mentioned I hadn't heard it. My child said they copied the picture you suggested, and we are always amazed at how well they draw. It’s fascinating how everything my child draws that week feels upgraded and better after every class. Also, my child has gained a lot of confidence in drawing compared to the beginning. They used to insist on using only watercolors, but now they say they want to try other things as well. It also seems like their speech is improving compared to before, haha. Thank you for everything, teacher.
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곽지연 보따리쌤
2025. 6. 8 AM 9:37:6
There is a world of difference between listening to a story and not listening. When you bring out their hidden sensibilities and emotions, they express themselves with excitement. I am glad to hear that they have become interested in other materials. Thank you for always sharing these small but joyful updates. They have been a great source of strength for the class.😍
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