Art Lessons by Subject

The Best Art Paper for Every Project

When I first began teaching, I had no idea how to teach art to kids. Kid’s art projects and supplies were not on my radar. One of the most nagging questions I had...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

What is Sulphite Paper?

Have you noticed “sulphite paper” listed frequently in our material lists and ever wondered what it is? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When I first began teaching,...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Back to School, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art, Paper Projects, The Best Art Supplies

Watercolor & Pen Flowers | Easy First Day of School Art Project

Looking for an easy first day art project that you can do on the first day of school? This simple line drawing teaches radial drawing, shape, line and watercolor techniques....Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Blog Posts, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

Managing Artwork with Student Portfolios

One of the most overwhelming aspects of being an art teacher is managing all the artwork. Of course, you don’t have to manage it at all; children can take their...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Management, Art Room Organization, Back to School, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art

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

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring PROPORTION. This simple snowman...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Christmas, EPIC Curriculum, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Teach FORM without a Kiln | Elements & Principles of Design

This is the seventh tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring FORM. I know what...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

How to Teach Texture | Kitten’s First Full Moon | Elements and Principles of Design

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. What is texture and why is it...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Back to School, Blog Posts, Chalk Pastels, Curriculum, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

How to Teach Value

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. This is the fifth tutorial in our...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Tempera Paint

How to Teach Color | Elements and Principles of Design

The third tutorial in our series, CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is color. How exactly do you describe COLOR and why...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum