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How to Draw Dr. Seuss Inspired Houses

SEUSS STYLE ARCHITECTURE & CITIES Whether inspired from Oh, The Places You’ll Go, The Lorax or the buildings in Who-ville, the common thread is fun! Kids will LOVE creating their...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Art at Home, Buildings and Architecture, Line Drawing, Markers

Snowflake Collage

I have a secret…I LOVE sparkle. Okay, so maybe it’s hardly a secret at all with a name like Deep Space Sparkle, but with the mess that comes with using...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Collage, Quick Art Lessons, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

Mary Blair Abstract Art

Who says all Valentine’s Day art projects require a red heart? This abstract art project with seasonal red, pink and purple colors is based on the cover art in Brigette...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Valentine’s Day Art, Watercolors

Painted Hearts Valentine’s Day Art Project

Are you getting ready to decorate your classroom for Valentine’s Day? These painted hearts are quick and easy to make for most grade levels, and they make a great addition...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Quick Art Lessons, Valentine’s Day Art

Valentine’s Day Cat

For this art project, I’ll show you how you can use marker, liquid watercolor paints and colored pencils to create a simple Valentine’s Day project that looks great with multiple...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Quick Art Lessons, Valentine’s Day Art, Watercolors

Colorful Nutcracker Drawing

A simple folded paper technique aids in the effortless drawing of a festive holiday Nutcracker. Just about any aged child can accomplish this simple drawing. Depending on the interest and...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Christmas, Winter Art

How to Teach FORM without a Kiln

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring FORM. I know what...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

Falling Leaves Art Project

I’ve been enraptured by the double-loading painting technique for over a decade. The combination of two or more colors placed intentionally on a brush produces the most magical of color...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Fall Art, Tempera Paint

Thanksgiving Placemats using BALANCE

Create a Thanksgiving themed project and check off your Elements of Art checklist with this paper placemat. Based on the Tivaevae quilts of Cook Island, this lesson uses BALANCE and...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Paper Projects