Blog Posts

Spring Daffodils Art Project

One of the loveliest aspects of Spring are the delightful surprises that emerge from the earth. Daffodils and tulips are the first hints of warmer weather and come at a...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

What to do in your art room in May

While it’s just soooo tempting to take the foot off the pedal in your final few weeks, there is still lots of fun to be had in the art room....Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

How to Create Easy Watercolor Resist Flowers

These bold, colorful flowers are sure to brighten your day! This lesson is a mash up of two projects from my book, Draw, Paint, Sparkle; Van Gogh Flowers and Big,...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Spring Art, Watercolors

Peter Rabbit Watercolor Project

I love The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. I was inspired by her beautiful watercolor illustrations to create this easy project for spring. The best part? The technique...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Spring Art, Watercolors

The Year of the Dragon Art Project | Chinese New Year 2024

January marks the start of a new year and the beginning of many celebrations around the world. No matter where they live, children can relate to this season of bidding...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fairytales, Pastels & Crayons, Watercolors

Happy Paper Penguin Art Project

If you are looking for an expressive, easy and impressive penguin art project, look no further! These adorable penguins are quite easy to complete in two, 40-minute sessions and use...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Collage, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Creating Classroom Routines for Positive Student Behavior

Do you dream of walking around your art room, listening to gentle music, observing your artists deeply engaged in their art making process while you sip your tea? Let’s be...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Management, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art

8 Tips for Nurturing a Positive Art Teacher Mindset

No matter where you are in your teaching career, there’s never a bad time to check in with how you are feeling, your stress level, workload and overall well-being. Teaching...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, How to Teach Art, Teaching Philosophies