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

When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies,... Learn More

WATERCOLOR FLOWER GARDEN Who doesn’t love an easy project? This one Watercolor Flower Garden is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor... Learn More

There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother... Learn More

SPRING BUNNY When I was a young artist, my favorite art activity was drawing fashion figures with a water-soluble black marker. Brushing the artwork with water turned the drawing into... Learn More

Penguins are a popular request in first and second grade. Students study Antarctica and are quite familiar with penguins and their habitat. Once students see how easily they can draw... Learn More

When a book speaks to you in a very personal — and glittery — way, you know that creating a coordinated art project is of utmost importance. The lovely Angela... Learn More

Editor’s note: This blog has been updated from its original version to include process steps for a winter cabin. Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations.... Learn More

This paper art project is a fun one for children as each paper alien is different for every child. Symmetry is introduced and used as the vehicle to create the... Learn More