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How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help point out...Learn More

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How to Draw a Christmas Car

Looking for a fast art project to do with your students? This cute Christmas car is quick (two sessions at 45 minutes each) and full of art techniques: symmetrical drawing,...Learn More

90 Min

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How to Make a Holiday Reindeer

Gather the kids and some colorful paper, chalk pastels and a bit of glitter to create this festive reindeer. I always said that some animals like elephants, zebras and giraffes...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Chalk Pastels, Christmas, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Make a Color Wheel Thanksgiving Turkey

I have to admit, the more color a project has the more I love it. And this Thanksgiving turkey? Well, let’s just say I could make them all. day. long....Learn More

45 Min

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How to Create a Funny Face Ghost for the Halloween Season

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

30 Min

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How to Make a Cozy Fall Season Cat

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

60 Min

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How to Draw an Easy Guided Pumpkin

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

30 Min

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How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork...Learn More

30 Min

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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