Art Lessons by Subject

Watercolor “Shape” Birds for Kinder

Is there anything more adorable than watching little kids paint? Only if it’s watercolor paint! The brushes might be the smallest these five-year-olds have ever worked with and I sense...Learn More

Related categories: Birds, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

Best Children’s Books to Teach Art

Here’s another question from a reader that I wanted to share with you all. Kim is a Kindergarten teacher who wants to use books to introduce famous artists to her...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Book Reviews

Paper Zebra Art Project

I love zebras. From an art teacher’s point of view, zebras are a sure thing for an art lesson. Doesn’t matter how you draw the body, put some black and...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals

Futuristic City Line Drawing Art Project

Usborne Activities’ 365 Things to Draw and Paint (Activity Books) is a great resource for art techniques and ideas. I love the look of the Futuristic Cityscape lesson and knew it would...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Buildings and Architecture, Line Drawing

Oil Pastel Owl Art Lesson

It’s no secret that I love owls. Kids do, too. For this owl art lesson, I gave my sixth grade students a few “owl” options: a realistic owl, a whimsical...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Pastels & Crayons

Van Gogh Inspired City at Night Art Project

VAN GOGH INSPIRED CITY AT NIGHT ART PROJECT My last art project with my K/1 class was designed to use up my leftover paints and paper scraps. I’ve done City...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Buildings and Architecture, Kindergarten Art Lessons

Giant Squid Art Project

What’s the biggest thing in the ocean? According to the giant squid in Kevin Sherry’s book I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, he is! This lesson was inspired by...Learn More

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

Dinosaur Art Project

DINOSAUR ART PROJECT Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Tempera Paint

Koi Fish Art Lesson

Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art