Chalk Pastels

Lincoln Portraits Art Project

If you are looking for a great story to read to your students, Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith combines corny jokes, American history and great illustrations. The story alludes to the Lincoln’s bedroom...Learn More

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Henri Matisse Purple Robe Mixed-Media

Henri Matisse may be best known for his colorful cut-outs, but I love his paintings. Purple Robe with Anemones is bright, colorful, fluid and offers a high interest level for kids. There...Learn More

2.5 Hrs

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Chengdu: Panda Bear Art Project

I received this book in the mail a few months ago and as soon as I opened up the package and saw sleepy Chengdu, I knew my first graders would love him. Chengdu...Learn More

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Fruit Study Art Lesson

Need a lesson where each component takes less than 15 minutes? Consider adding a mixed-media still life study to your art curriculum. I opt to teach this still-life study to...Learn More

15 Min

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To Spray or Not To Spray…chalk pastels

Spraying Chalk Pastels Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with...Learn More

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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

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Chalk Pastel & Tempera Paint Portraits for Kinders

I use one of three techniques for drawing portraits in Kindergarten. They are: using templates, drawing the face with the letter “U” approach and free-style. This year, I used the...Learn More

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Arlo Needs Glasses Art Lesson

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

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Paper Owl Art Project

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

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