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Poncho Art Project

I began a unit on Mexico this week, celebrating the vibrancy of the Mexican Culture. For first grade, we made ponchos, a variation of a Painted Paper project that created...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects, Mexican Culture

Waterfront Houses Art Lesson

Last summer, I purchased the book Ship-Shapes by Stella Blackstone and illustrated by Siobhan Bell. The fabric art provided just the inspiration I needed for a shape-based lesson for...Learn More

Related categories: Art and Literature, Buildings and Architecture, Kindergarten Art Lessons

Ink Elephant Art Lesson

Regular black markers morph into beautiful watercolors with the help of a bit of water and a few techniques. An elephant is a perfect subject in which to experiment with...Learn More

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Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Quick Art Lessons

Rainforest Animal Batik Art

I think the process of creating this rainforest batik art is quite magical but unfortunately it has a low success rate. By that I mean, students are usually frustrated or...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts

Snakes in the Grass

Here is a cute lesson that I did a while ago with my second grade students. It’s a great lesson for achieving good cutting skills which I think by second...Learn More

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

Watercolor Birch Trees Lesson

Everyone has done a watercolor birch trees art lesson. They are such a lovely tree, stripped of their leaves and shimmering with black and white bark. Most kids in Southern...Learn More

Related categories: 6th Grade Art Lessons, Famous Artists, Watercolors, Winter Art

Parrot Art Projects

Tropical Birds are a wonderful way to teach a variety of lessons: color wheel basics, color mixing, drawing techniques. Parrots are an art room staple. They are easy to draw and...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Blog Posts, Pastels & Crayons

Portrait of Dora Maar Art Lesson

After a recent trip to Seattle where Picasso’s “Dora Maar” was on exhibit, I knew my fifth graders would love an art project that would express what Picasso did: express...Learn More

Related categories: 5th Grade Art Lessons, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Portraits

Winter Trees Art Project

California doesn’t have many evergreen trees, but in November and December, our stores are flooded with these beautiful conifers. This is a great lesson in drawing shapes, practicing cutting skills...Learn More

Related categories: Kindergarten Art Lessons, Winter Art