Art Lessons by Subject

Birdhouse and Paper Bird Art Lesson

Drawing a birdhouse is easy and satisfying for second graders. By combining some basic shapes, kids create a bird sanctuary complete with their very own feathered friend. This lesson is...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

How to Draw Overlapping Birds

Here is a lesson that I taught to my second graders a few years ago. It was a great “intro-to-drawing” lesson but after teaching the lesson, I felt it would...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

Managing Artwork with Student Portfolios

One of the most overwhelming aspects of being an art teacher is managing all the artwork. Of course, you don’t have to manage it at all; children can take their...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Management, Art Room Organization, Back to School, How to Teach Art

Line Drawing Art Lessons: Turtles

Line drawings are a super easy way to start off your art curriculum. I usually do some type of line drawing with all my grade levels at the beginning of...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Line Drawing

Royal Pooches: Dog Drawing and Painting Lesson for kids

This lesson originated from the April 2007 article in Arts and Activities magazine, titled Kingly Kanines by Laura Lasker, an art teacher at Bethlehem Elementary in Connecticut. I tore out...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Kindergarten Art Lessons

Tribal Masks Art Project for Fourth Grade

This lesson is adapted from a lesson in Dynamic Art Projects for Children by Denise Logan. It’s a great book filled with exciting and doable lessons for elementary kids. I...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Culture Based

Paper Cut Flower Art Project

This is a favorite art lesson of mine for spring time. I typically do this lesson with my third-grade students but the results would be fantastic at any age. Supplies: –...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Collage, Flowers, Spring Art

Joan Miró Art Project

I’m always searching for one session lessons. You know the type: art projects that don’t take two or three classes to complete. This Joan Miró inspired lesson is one such lesson....Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Quick Art Lessons

Third Grade Expressive Paintings Inspired by Fred Babb

Fred Babb is one of my favorite artists. His art is expressive, meaningful and above all, unique. It’s a perfect description of what children’s art should be. Fred’s website features...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Famous Artists