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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

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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

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Line and Pattern Cat

Starting the school year with a line drawing is one of the best ways to gauge the attention level of you class and create a beautiful and expressive piece of...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Line Drawing

How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

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

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Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

Symmetrical Butterflies

This lesson is part math, part magic and all art! Get ready to fold, draw, smooth, and paint your way to a beautiful butterfly masterpiece. For this lesson you will...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art

Recycled Cardboard Lion

This lively little lion, inspired by the illustrations of Clare Youngs, is sure to have your students roaring with excitement! With only a few basic shapes involved, students can easily...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

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Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Cardinals in Winter Art Lesson

My second and third graders created this beautiful winter Cardinal art lesson, but it would be appropriate for fourth grade as well. It’s very easy considering how stunning it is....Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint, Winter Art