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Watercolor Jellyfish Art Project

This drippy technique is and absolute WINNER for kid’s engagement. It requires two things that are an absolute MUST : Liquid watercolors and watercolor paper.It’s is a super fast and...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Fish and Sea Life, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Father’s Day Portraits Art Project

For the last art project of the year for my third and fourth grade students, I asked the teacher if she had any requests; and she didn’t hesitate to say...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Line Drawing, Portraits, Spring Art

What to Do in Your Art Room During the Summer Months

Summer is upon us and you’ve probably already packed up the papers and closed the art room door. You’ve already organized materials and supplies, but have you taken some time...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Management, Blog Posts

Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth and the center of our solar system. Perfect for any age child, children will focus on...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Nature & Landscapes, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Summer Art, Video Tutorials

Just Add Glitter | Simple Bird Project

When a book speaks to you in a very personal — and glittery — way, you know that creating a coordinated art project is of utmost importance. The lovely Angela...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Winter Art

4 Things to Organize at the End of the Year

At the end of the year, it’s easy to cram everything into your cabinets and shut the door, but organizing before you head off for summer break will give you...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art

Watercolor Resist Sunflowers

Flowers offer the opportunity to explore a wide color palette and endless shape possibilities, making them the perfect subject matter for the end of the year. Using liquid watercolor will...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Blog Posts, Flowers, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Watercolors

Happy Flower | Georgia O’Keeffe Art Project

When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies,...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

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