Fall Art

Interview with Nikki McClure

While searching for a literature tie-in for my Apple Art Lesson, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. This story takes you on a visual journey of the life cycle...Learn More

Related categories: Book Reviews, Fall Art, Spotlights!

Watercolor Leaves Resist Project

A simple, yet lovely art lesson that builds upon the principles of watercolor applications. My fifth grade students used liquid watercolor paints, “black” glue (white school glue mixed with black...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Watercolors

Birch Trees Art Lesson

This is an easy art project that you can do with any aged child. Birch trees offer a dynamic contrast to many backgrounds. The opportunities are endless. I did a...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Video Tutorials

Painted Pumpkin Art Project

Looking for a quick, theme-based October art lesson for Kinders? This adorable pumpkin art project teaches cutting and pasting skills as well as color mixing. Tina via “Artsy_T Flickr fame” created...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

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

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

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

Autumn Collage Art Project

My wee first graders splattered their way to a beautiful autumn collage. The process was fun (painting paper) and skill building (drawing, cutting and pasting). If you have pumpkins and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Collage, Fall Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Tempera Paint