Art at Home

3 Ways to Help Children Draw Big

Have you ever had a student draw an image so small that they can’t even fit the paint inside when they finish? Chances are, if you teach art to students,...Learn More

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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

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A Special Look Inside Creative Juices: Our NEW Online Course for Art Teachers

I’ve taken a lot of time this past year to step back. To reflect on what’s important to me. To tap into what excites me. It’s been years since I...Learn More

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Recycled Tropical Fish Earth Day Project

Have some cardboard lying around? Of course, you do! I make it a point to keep a stack of trimmed cardboard pieces to use in the art room. I find...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

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How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More

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How to Make Your Own Glitter Paper

I love glitter. It makes everything special. My favorite memories of teaching art to kids was during the sparkly month of December (and February for Valentine’s Day) when I would...Learn More

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Happy Flower | Georgia O’Keeffe Art Project

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

45 Min

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Celebration Crown | Queen for a Day

Grab your markers and scissors and customize these printable crowns to celebrate mom with an easy Mother’s Day craft. Not only for moms, create for any celebration: birthdays, graduations and...Learn More

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What Materials to Buy for Your Child | My Paper Picks Part I

After spending over 15 years developing lessons for hundreds of children in 3 public elementary schools, my inventory was based on budget and products that supported the wide variety of...Learn More

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