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St. Patrick’s Day Romero Britto Inspired 4-Leaf Clover

Romero Britto and art class go together like Spring Lamb and fresh mint. Britto’s iconic pop art style, bright colors and inspiring patterns allow for endless possibilities when it comes...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Line Drawing, Markers, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Watercolor Tulips Art Project

Looking for a quick art lesson to do in one session? This project only requires just a few art supplies and maximum student engagement. You can’t beat a watercolor resist...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Watercolors

3 Inspiring Female Artists | Celebrating Women’s History Month

Every year, the month of March is designed as Women’s History Month, which is a great time to highlight the unique contributions that women have made to the art world...Learn More

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What to do in your art room in March

March is an exciting time to be an art teacher….the weather is warming (hopefully), children are in the groove and finished artwork is starting to accumulate. All the work you’ve...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

30 Essential Books for the Art Classroom

To help get you inspired for this upcoming school year, we’ve compiled a list of our 30 must-have children’s picture books for the art room and wanted to share them...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Book Reviews, How to Teach Art, Living the Artful Life, Teaching Philosophies

Alma Thomas: Painting a Rainbow

Here’s an activity that’s not only a perfect way to demonstrate brush control and paint mixing but get to know an amazing artist, Alma Thomas. I’ve used this technique many...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Culture Based, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint

Lunar New Year 2026 | Year of the Fire Horse Art Project

What are good Lunar New Year projects for the classroom? Bold energy, fiery colors and fresh beginnings are galloping in this Lunar New Year. February 17th marks the Lunar New...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Chalk Pastels, Culture Based

Winter Tree Silhouette Art Project

Need a challenging lesson that students will always be successful with? I grew up in a rural area of Prince Edward Island where the land is basically flat with just...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Watercolors, Winter Art

Here, Near & Far Snowy Tree Landscape

How do you teach perspective to elementary school students? One of my favorite things to teach children is landscape because it involves concepts that they see often, but may have...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art