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Henri Matisse Purple Robe Mixed-Media

Henri Matisse may be best known for his colorful cut-outs, but I love his paintings. Purple Robe with Anemones is bright, colorful, fluid and offers a high interest level for kids. There...Learn More

2.5 Hrs

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint

Easy Cubism Art Project

Cubism is one of my favorite art genres to teach. Because of the influences of contemporary artists (think Romero Britto), children are familiar with how artists transforms everyday objects into...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Markers

Happy Birthday, Winslow Homer!

Winslow Homer was born in Boston, Massachusetts on February 24, 1836. His mother was a watercolor artist and taught Homer how to draw and paint. When Homer was old enough,...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Famous Artists, Watercolors

How to Make a Paper Lantern

I was curious how to make paper lanterns for a while now. I’ve seen some pretty cute ones on Pinterest but was having a hard time sourcing directions that would...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Paper Projects

Picasso’s Rose-Period Woven Hearts

My students focus on a weaving project in second grade and by the time the unit rolls around, it’s usually very close to Valentine’s Day. We were studying Picasso and...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

Chicken Little & Henny Penny Art Project

Chicken Little is a folk tale about a chicken who believes the world is coming to an end. Those who study tales in school may have already found ways to incorporate...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Birds, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons, Tempera Paint

Painted Pears Still Life

Are you in the mood for some warm weather colors? I thought so. Although I LOVE the holiday colors and winter art projects, sometimes you need a change of scenery....Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

Matisse-Inspired Christmas Tree

I wasn’t planning for this project to take one class period, but that’s how it turned out. Sometimes it’s tricky gauging how long it will take children to complete a project....Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Christmas, Collage, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Winter Art

Poinsettia Print Project

One of my favorite art lessons for kids involves a simple kitchen sponge and tempera paints to create a beautiful poinsettia. If you haven’t tried this lesson before, gather up...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Christmas, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Winter Art