Art Lessons by Subject

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

Holiday Collage Project

Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations. When I first did this project many moons ago, I recognized the importance of stepping back a bit and...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Christmas, Collage, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Winter Art

Day of the Dead Project Roundup

November is almost here and we can feel it in the air. With the whirlwind of holidays about to ensue, you might be looking for some seasonal projects that are...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Fall Art, Mexican Culture

Monsters Love School Art Project

Monsters are always a popular subject for my younger art students. My go-to monster lesson for this age group has always been Where the Wild Things Are, but this year...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Back to School, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Pastels & Crayons

Your Art Teacher Supply List

Many of you have been asking what type of art supplies I use for my art projects… Great Question! Successful art projects don’t require fancy art supplies, so here is...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Subject, How to Teach Art

Strategies for the First Day of Art Class: AME 063

Whether you are a brand new teacher preparing for your first art class or an experienced art teacher looking to change things up, knowing what to do on the first...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Inside the Artroom, Podcasts

Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials

Art Projects Inspired by Earth Day

I’ve been known to dig through the lunch bins recycling Styrofoam trays for printing projects. I save newspapers for delicate ceramic projects and concentrated juice can tops for robot heads....Learn More

Related categories: Recycled Art Materials, Spring Art

The Year of the Dragon Art Project | Chinese New Year 2024

January marks the start of a new year and the beginning of many celebrations around the world. No matter where they live, children can relate to this season of bidding...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fairytales, Pastels & Crayons, Watercolors