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Autumn Apples | Cut-out Apple Art for Kinders

While searching for a literature tie-in for these adorable apples, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. The story takes you on a visual journey of the cycle of an...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Color Wheels & Theory, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons

How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Back to School, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Summer Art

Guide to Purchasing your Art Materials

Purchasing and managing art supplies is a huge aspect of an art teacher’s job. There’s nothing more exciting than unboxing a fresh package of art materials and imagining all of...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, Art Room Management, Art Room Organization, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art

Watercolor & Pen Flowers | Easy First Day of School Art Project

Looking for an easy first day art project that you can do on the first day of school? This simple line drawing teaches radial drawing, shape, line and watercolor techniques....Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

How to Teach Texture | Kitten’s First Full Moon | Elements and Principles of Design

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. What is texture and why is it...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Back to School, Blog Posts, Chalk Pastels, Curriculum, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Art Lessons by Subject, Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Teaching Philosophies

Create Your Technique Toolkit

Well done, you! I’m giving you a hearty applause for wrapping up another year in the art room. It’s not easy sustaining creative energy all year long when your workday...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Curriculum, How to Teach Art

What to Do in Your Art Room During the Summer Months

Summer is upon us and you’ve probably already packed up the papers and closed the art room door. You’ve already organized materials and supplies, but have you taken some time...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Management, Blog Posts

Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials