Blog Posts

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

How to Start Teaching Online Art Classes (without the complicated set-up or expensive tech)

If you are considering earning extra income teaching online art classes to kids, lean in… The set-up and tech gear is so much easier than you think. Back in 2010,...Learn More

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How to Fund Your Art Program: The Easy Way to Raise $1,000 with Artsonia

What would you buy if you had extra funds in your art budget next year? Would you get extra paper, some new paints, or replace your watercolor sets? Maybe you...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Blog Posts

Geometric Hearts | Valentine’s Day Project

Learning how to connect the dots to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is best for...Learn More

90 Min

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

Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Culture Based, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint

What to do in your Art Room in February

February is a wonderful time to take stock of what you have already accomplished in the art room and think about what you still want to focus on. The weather...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Blog Posts, Blogging, Culture Based, Curriculum Planning, Valentine’s Day Art, Winter Art

Candy Hearts Valentine’s Day Project

No doubt you have access to a few candy hearts right about now; I know I do. So instead of gobbling them up, I decided to turn these sweet pastel...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Color Wheels & Theory, Tempera Paint, Valentine’s Day Art

How to Draw and Paint a Snowplow

HOW TO DRAW AND PAINT A SNOWPLOW Are you buried under snow? If you’re experiencing that kind of winter, embrace the deluge and create an art project that pays homage...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Watercolors, Winter Art

From Garage to Gallery: Real Stories of Art Teachers Who Dared to Dream Bigger

This year marks the 10th anniversary of leaving the art room. It was such a big decision to hang up my apron and not see my students each week. And...Learn More

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