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The Art Through the Ages Curriculum

At Team Sparkle, we’re always looking for ways to make your life as an art teacher easier so you can focus your energy and time on your students – instead...Learn More

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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

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

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How to Teach Contrast & Emphasis | Elements & Principles of Design

The fourth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is Contrast & Emphasis. After students have been introduced to...Learn More

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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

How to Teach Shape | Elements and Principles of Design

The second tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the beginning? Visit the...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Video Tutorials

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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How to Teach Art using the Elements and Principles of Design

Creating a cohesive, schematic curriculum full of lessons that will excite your students is the dream of art educators. But it can be a daunting task. Sourcing and gathering a...Learn More

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