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Funny Face Pumpkin Project for Kinders

Although Jack O’Lanterns have a strong association with Halloween, it is the one “holiday” based activity that I do. Here are two lesson tutorials that I’ve created last year: Painted...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: Color Wheels & Theory, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, PreK Art Lessons

Truck Shape Art Project

Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love...Learn More

75 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint

My Adventures with Paper Mache

If there were a prize for the best art genre for kids, I’m pretty sure Paper Mache would get the votes. It’s a quintessential art project and most everybody remembers...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Paper Projects, Teaching Philosophies

Bug Paintings

BUG PAINTINGS It is sometimes required that I visit a classroom to conduct an art class. Last year, my first grade students were treated to such a visit. I say...Learn More

35 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint

Paper Owl Art Project

Wow your students and start the art year off with a painted paper art project. There is simply nothing more engaging to students than experimenting with paint. So grab your...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Pastels & Crayons, Tempera Paint

Degas Dancer Art Lesson

I’ve always been partial to drawing the human form. In fact, I really don’t think I’ve ever had any interest in drawing anything else. From a young age, I only...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Chalk Pastels, Famous Artists, Line Drawing

Shape Robots Art Project

An excellent back-to-school project for Kinders, these Shape Robots offer a look into how well a child can cut and paste, identify shapes and apply a little whimsy to their...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Recycled Art Materials

Starry Night Multi-Media Art Lesson

After ten years of teaching art and creating lesson plans, I have finally settled on a Starry Night art lesson. This lesson combines so many art techniques: double-loading, experimenting with...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Collage, Famous Artists, Nature & Landscapes, Tempera Paint

America the Beautiful Ceramic Tile Mural

Another year has passed and with it another ceramic tile mural graces our school’s inner courtyard. I can’t think of a better way for our graduating students to celebrate their...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, America, Ceramics & Clay