Art and Literature

Dia de los Muertos Art Project

One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Collage, Mexican Culture

Paul Klee Art Lesson

PAUL KLEE ART LESSON Paul Klee has quickly become one of my favorite artists to showcase in my art room. Purchasing The Cat and the Bird by Geraldine Elschner and Peggy...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Buildings and Architecture, Color Wheels & Theory, Famous Artists

Art Books for Children

A summer day without any specific plans turned into a delightful stroll along Santa Barbara’s State Street with my daughter, Elly. First stop? The Santa Barbara Museum of Art bookstore....Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Blogging, Book Reviews, Living the Artful Life

Elephant Art Project

Eric Carle’s latest book The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse is as delightful as the rest of his other titles. Journey through a young artist’s imagination as he paints a...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art and Literature, Collage, Tempera Paint

Pantone Colors Art Lesson

Color mixing is one of the most rewarding paint experiences in art class. Children love to squish, mingle and mix paint until there is nothing left but a big blob...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Book Reviews, Color Wheels & Theory, Quick Art Lessons

George Rodrigue’s Blue Dog Art Lesson

GEORGE RODRIGUE’S BLUE DOG ART LESSON George Rodrigue was born and raised in New Iberia, Louisiana. What a colorful character he must be to produce such wonderful pieces of expressive...Learn More

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Winter Bird Art Lesson

Lois Ehlert’s book, Snowballs, is yet another inspiring book for elementary school art lessons. Instead of the featured snowmen, I gravitated towards the wonderful winter bird in birch trees. I...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Birds, Watercolors, Winter Art

How to Draw a Truck

Drawing trucks is one of my most requested how-to-draw subjects in art class. I love the stories of the people who drive them, the cargo they haul and the best...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Collage

Hooray for Fish Art Project

If you haven’t seen Lucy Cousins’ Hooray for Fish! I encourage you to find it at your nearest bookstore. It is filled with vibrant colors, fast read text and the most adorable...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Fish and Sea Life, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Summer Art, Tempera Paint