Art Lessons by Subject

Symmetrical Paper Cut Aliens!

This paper art project is a fun one for children as each paper alien is different for every child. Symmetry is introduced and used as the vehicle to create the...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Quick Art Lessons

Textured Fall Leaves

I look forward to doing this project every year. Anytime you take a real object, in this case, fresh leaves and apply paint to the underside, something magical happens. For...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

Your World Art Curriculum | How to Make a Student Passport

Designing an art curriculum is the ultimate goal of an art educator. By selecting or creating lesson plans that fit your students needs, you are creating not just a schematic...Learn More

Related categories: Culture Based, Curriculum Planning, How to Teach Art

Teaching an Art Unit from Japan

Traditional Japanese art has been enjoyed for centuries and would be almost impossible to capture in a single art unit. In fact, Japan may have been the most challenging country...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, How to Teach Art

How to Make a Papel Picado | Mexican Folk Art

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PAPEL PICADO Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. It was made by stacking many sheets of paper and...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Culture Based, Mexican Culture, Paper Projects

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

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fairytales, Markers, Paper Projects

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Looking for a classroom-friendly alternative to painting eggs this Easter? This lesson teaches students four different watercolor techniques to create colorful patterns and designs that they can use to decorate their...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Art Lessons by Subject, Art Lessons by Technique, Spring Art, Watercolors

Celebrating Black Artists Through Literature & Art

I have A LOT of books. They are what inspire me to create art lessons that kids will love and feel connected to.I have a bunch in my office and...Learn More

Related categories: Book Reviews, Culture Based, Famous Artists

Day of the Dead Catrina Marker Drawings & Celebration Altar

Ready to create beautiful artwork for Day of the Dead? Grab your markers, sheets of white paper, a few crayons (and your kids) and let’s celebrate the Day of the...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Fall Art, Markers, Mexican Culture, Quick Art Lessons