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Watercolor Fish Art Project

I have to admit, I’m a huge fan of liquid watercolors but a combination of liquid and regular pan w/c paints is ideal here. You can paint the background first...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art, Watercolors

Ceramic Leaf Bowls

I’ve always wanted to try these leaf bowls but was never really sure how to do them. Lori over at Fun Art for Kids provided the inspiration and the know-how....Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Ceramics & Clay, Fall Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects

Fabulous Hens!

One of my favorite art resource books is Farm Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of Country Life. Julia Rothman’s illustrations are not only helpful but inspiring. I used her...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Animals

Ceramic Turkey Bowls

I search for as many clay project ideas as I can. For some reason, I need the security of knowing that another art teacher has tried the lesson and was...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Ceramics & Clay, Fall Art

Sunset Silhouettes

These stunning sunset silhouettes were created by third grade students. I must admit, that although many of my students found this project fun, many found it extremely challenging. I think...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art

Clay Turtle Project

I’m always looking for simple ceramic lessons for my students. I vary the complexities of the lessons according to grade levels, starting with pinch pots in the lower grades and...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Ceramics & Clay, Fish and Sea Life

Watercolor Leaves Art Lesson

Need a quick, easy lesson that can be completed in 30 minutes? These fall leaves are perfect. All you need is:– Crayons/oil pastels– Liquid watercolor paints– Regular sulphite paper (I...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

Sugar Skulls Art Lesson

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a spectacular event. Not to be confused with Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday on November 2nd that...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Mexican Culture

Tint and Pattern Circles

Becoming familiar with paint is one thing. Becoming familiar with what paint can do is another thing altogether. Who knew that adding white paint to colored paint would give these...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Tempera Paint