You know art is super important for kids, but you don’t know how to start.
Maybe you are wondering how to get 25 Kinders to paint on the paper instead of their faces.
You want to do the pretty projects but aren’t sure what supplies to use. You got the desire but not the know-how.
I get it and that’s where I can help.
Where do you teach art?
I taught K-6 art in Santa Barbara, California for 13 years. Teaching children how to draw & paint has been my biggest joy. Now I'm here to help you do the same. I've compiled my best teaching tips, favorite supplies and books in one place.
My Sparkler Story
Welcome to November, the gateway to the holiday season! November in the art room is typically full of activity, colorful turkeys and the beginnings of holiday art. But it is... Learn More
November is almost here and we can feel it in the air. With the whirlwind of holidays about to ensue, you might be looking for some seasonal projects that are... Learn More
Do you teach Halloween art projects in school? If you need to temper the spooky and select friendlier versions of Jack-O’Lanterns projects for your October Art Program, you’ve landed on... Learn More
Who says ghosts have to be scary? These happy, friendly ghosts are easy to draw and make, even for preschoolers or kindergarten kids. This project is based on the book,... Learn More
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Monsters are always a popular subject for my younger art students. My go-to monster lesson for this age group has always been Where the Wild Things Are, but this year... Learn More
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Grab your markers and a few sheets of drawing paper and get ready to create a Romero Britto inspired pumpkin! This project used kid-friendly markers like Crayola or Faber-Castell and... Learn More
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There’s nothing cozier than a cuddly cat and a warm scarf and nothing cuter than these colorful cozy fall cats. Your cat could hold a pumpkin or even a cup... Learn More
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You’d think drawing pumpkins is easy. Not so! After watching my students scribble oddly shaped circles onto paper, only to have them not like it, crumple it up and throw... Learn More
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The second Monday of October in the United States marks Indigenous Peoples’ Day, a holiday that celebrates and honors the invaluable contributions of Indigenous Peoples while also commemorating their histories... Learn More
Our business began by sharing what I was teaching in the art room that worked – and what didn’t work. From my first blog post in 2009, teachers from around the world have shared their stories and struggles, asked for advice and direction. Now twelve years later, we couldn’t be more proud to not only design lovely lessons, but to be a supportive guide through many art teachers’ careers.
I’m so glad that your interest in children’s art guided you to us. This page shares our story – how it all began plus I’ll point out all the resources our team has created to help you create an art program, share art with your children or even start an art business of your own…
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