Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg is about as cute as you can get when it comes to interactive picture books. My group of Kinders LOVED this book. We read the... Learn More

This colorful owl is a great lesson for those times when you need a quiet art activity. Tearing and gluing small bits of paper may seem like a potentially frustrating... Learn More

After my post on Open-Ended Art lessons, I couldn’t wait to try a little color theory experiment. It seems as though we are a divided community of art educators, feeling... Learn More

One of the most popular celebrations in Central and South America is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. It is a special day to remember loved ones... Learn More

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

PAUL KLEE ART LESSON Paul Klee has quickly become one of my favorite artists to showcase in my art room. Purchasing The Cat and the Bird by Geraldine Elschner and Peggy... Learn More

COLOR, LINE & PATTERN ART PROJECT Kinders started their year exploring lines, patterns and color. On the very first day of art class, I read the children Art by Patrick... Learn More

GUSTAV KLIMT ART PROJECTS OPTION ONE: TREE OF LIFE PAINTING Despite the detailed elegance of Gustav Klimt’s “Tree of Life” painting, this quick, calming art lesson can be completed in... Learn More

Diego Rivera is one of the most famous painters in the twentieth century. After studying in Spain and France, he returned to his homeland of Mexico. There he travelled across... Learn More