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Funky Cat Valentine’s Project

This easy cat project is purr-fect (sorry, I just couldn’t help myself) for just about any grade level. Add a selection of seasonal paint colors like I did for Valentine’s...Learn More

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Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

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Candy Hearts Valentine’s Day Project

No doubt you have access to a few candy hearts right about now; I know I do. So instead of gobbling them up, I decided to turn these sweet pastel...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

Cardinals in Winter Art Lesson

My second and third graders created this beautiful winter Cardinal art lesson, but it would be appropriate for fourth grade as well. It’s very easy considering how stunning it is....Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Cozy Hibernating Bear Using Tempera Paint and Simple Materials

Who doesn’t love snuggling up on a chilly winter night? As the days start to get shorter and colder, this hibernating bear will have you dreaming of cozy winter nights...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Penguin At Night Art Project

Penguins are a popular request in first and second grade. Students study Antarctica and are quite familiar with penguins and their habitat. Once students see how easily they can draw...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Christmas, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help point out...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Christmas, EPIC Curriculum, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

Spring Daffodils Art Project

One of the loveliest aspects of Spring are the delightful surprises that emerge from the earth. Daffodils and tulips are the first hints of warmer weather and come at a...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

Happy Paper Penguin Art Project

If you are looking for an expressive, easy and impressive penguin art project, look no further! These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Collage, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint, Winter Art