Designing art projects that kids love is one of my favorite things to do. And it just so happens that the Olympics are my favorite thing to watch. I’m a BIG... Learn More

The holidays don’t need to be a time for stressful schedules and hectic classes. Make this season your best ever by determining what your holiday intentions are, how to navigate... Learn More

OVER & UNDER WINTER HABITAT ART PROJECT Over and Under the Snow is a book that uncovers the “secret kingdom under the snow.” Children are offered a glimpse of where animals go during... Learn More

Create a pretty holiday-themed art project using colored paper, marker and chalk pastel for the sleigh bells and colored paper and white tempera paint for the snowy background. I created... Learn More

If you are looking for a great story to read to your students, Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith combines corny jokes, American history and great illustrations. The story alludes to the Lincoln’s bedroom... Learn More

I wasn’t planning for this project to take one class period, but that’s how it turned out. Sometimes it’s tricky gauging how long it will take children to complete a project.... Learn More

One of my favorite art lessons for kids involves a simple kitchen sponge and tempera paints to create a beautiful poinsettia. If you haven’t tried this lesson before, gather up... Learn More

7 WINTER ART LESSONS TO TRY Winter is coming and that means I get to pull out my favorite winter art lessons and projects for my students. There is something about... Learn More

SNOWMAN COLLAGE PROJECT This happy snowman teaches color theory, collage techniques, and perspective in about two, 45-minutes art classes. I did this snowman collage project with two first grade classes... Learn More