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7 Tips for Rocking Your Teacher Evaluation

Are you nervous about your upcoming teacher evaluation? I asked Team Sparkle member Yvette Ackerman, a K-5th grade art teacher in Northern California to share how she not only looks...Learn More

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

Media Equipment for Art Teachers

I’ve been creating videos for art teachers for over 12 years. You’d think that I would be a pro at it now, but sadly, not the case. I’ve had the...Learn More

Related categories: Behind the Scenes | Our Business, Blog Posts, Blogging, Video Tutorials

How to Draw a Leprechaun

This colorful drawing of a leprechaun and his lucky hat is made easy with simple supplies and a handy drawing guide. Leprechuans are a type of fairy in Irish folklore...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Paper Projects, Spring Art

How to Draw Big Rigs

HOW TO DRAW BIG RIGS Goodnight, Goodnight, Construction Site by Sherri Duskey Rinker and Tom Lichtenheld is becoming a classic for kids. The story highlights the jobs of construction vehicles on a work...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Collage

How to Draw Dr. Seuss Inspired Houses

SEUSS STYLE ARCHITECTURE & CITIES Whether inspired from Oh, The Places You’ll Go, The Lorax or the buildings in Who-ville, the common thread is fun! Kids will LOVE creating their...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Art at Home, Buildings and Architecture, Line Drawing, Markers

Snowflake Collage

I have a secret…I LOVE sparkle. Okay, so maybe it’s hardly a secret at all with a name like Deep Space Sparkle, but with the mess that comes with using...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Collage, Quick Art Lessons, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

Mary Blair Abstract Art

Who says all Valentine’s Day art projects require a red heart? This abstract art project with seasonal red, pink and purple colors is based on the cover art in Brigette...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Valentine’s Day Art, Watercolors

Painted Hearts Valentine’s Day Art Project

Are you getting ready to decorate your classroom for Valentine’s Day? These painted hearts are quick and easy to make for most grade levels, and they make a great addition...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Quick Art Lessons, Valentine’s Day Art

Valentine’s Day Cat

For this art project, I’ll show you how you can use marker, liquid watercolor paints and colored pencils to create a simple Valentine’s Day project that looks great with multiple...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Quick Art Lessons, Valentine’s Day Art, Watercolors