Who says ghosts have to be scary? These happy, friendly ghosts are easy to draw and make, even for preschoolers or kindergarten kids. This project is based on the book,... Learn More
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Team Sparkle and I did a little project testing in the DSS headquarters yesterday and created our own painted pumpkins. These festive gourds looked pretty and relatively easy to make,... Learn More
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If you love watercolor as much as me, you might be looking for the best watercolor projects to teach your students. I’ve done hundreds over the years and my favorites... Learn More
This is the tenth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring SPACE. When I first... Learn More
There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out of... Learn More
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How to Find Balance as an Art Teacher. It’s 5:30 PM on a Tuesday. School let out at 3:00, but the parking lot is still full and classroom lights are... Learn More
Peek into the classroom of Ms. Annie Artist, a Sparkler. Ms. Annie Artist pulls into her usual parking spot at Discovery Elementary School. As she turns off her car, she... Learn More
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
I truly believe that you don’t need expensive art materials to create a really rich art program. But every now and again it’s nice to experiment with new supplies and... Learn More