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6th Grade Ceramic Mural

Five years ago, when my children’s elementary school did not have an art program, I persuaded the Principal to allow me to work with the 6th grade students to create...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Ceramics & Clay

Giant Squid Art Project

What’s the biggest thing in the ocean? According to the giant squid in Kevin Sherry’s book I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, he is! This lesson was inspired by...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Collage, Fish and Sea Life, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Summer Art

Dinosaur Art Project

DINOSAUR ART PROJECT Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Reptiles & Dinosaurs, Tempera Paint

Koi Fish Art Lesson

Koi Fish are a favorite subject of many art teachers for obvious reasons; they’re relatively easy to draw and have wonderful markings. Most of the lessons I’ve seen have been...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Fish and Sea Life, Summer Art

Watercolor Clipper Ships Art Lesson

Clipper ships glide over the ocean at top speeds. The tangle of nets, ropes and sails, however, can make drawing a clipper ship daunting. Breaking down the ship’s parts into...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Boats, Cars and Trucks, Summer Art, Watercolors

Chalk Bird Art Project

Chalk pastels give the dramatic color intensity of tempera or acrylic paint with almost no prep time. Chalk gets a bad rap as being too messy. For the little ones,...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Chalk Pastels

Watercolor Poppies Art Lesson

Here is a very easy watercolor lesson for any grade. What you’ll need: – Liquid watercolor paint or well-watered pan watercolors – Watercolor paper – Chalk pastels Creating the poppies:...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Watercolors

Black and White Tree Study

Fourth grade students practiced brush techniques last week. Not just for applying a flat layer of paint, brushes can stipple, dab and speckle. SUPPLIES: 6″ x 12″ piece of plain...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons

Robot Line Drawing

Line drawings are a wonderful way to express creativity. No matter what the subject, you are always assured of a variety of outcomes. With this robot line drawing, your entire...Learn More

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Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Line Drawing