Art Lessons for Kids
This is a super easy project for middle elementary kids. I like to demonstrate how to draw a tropical bird using the steps below. As I’m drawing, I explain how it’s easy to alter the shape of the body, shape of the beak or the expanse of the wings, etc. Depending on how well the [...]
Drawing a birdhouse is easy and satisfying for second graders. By combining some basic shapes, kids create a bird sanctuary complete with their very own feathered friend. This lesson is fairly easy. It only requires two 40-minute sessions, but you could extend it to three classes by adding a more detailed background and more decorations [...]
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Here is a lesson that I taught to my second graders a few years ago. It was a great “intro-to-drawing” lesson but after teaching the lesson, I felt it would be more age appropriate for third grade and up. The skills are slightly complex and while most kids did very well, I remember a few [...]
What could be more fun than paint and feathers? For Kinders, nothing…except maybe spatter painting! This lesson involves three steps: A directed line drawing for the bird, painting and then adding the feathers. All you need is a light color oil pastel (if using black paper or a dark color oil pastel if using a light paper), [...]
Penguins are a popular request in first and second grade. Students study Antarctica and are quite familiar with penguins and their habitat. Drawing: I begin the lesson by showing the kids how to draw a penguin, providing plenty of “options” so that each painting will be uniquely theirs. Starting with a black oil pastel, draw [...]
