Video Tutorials

How to Create a Funny Face Ghost for the Halloween Season

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

30 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, PreK Art Lessons, Video Tutorials

How to Make a Cozy Fall Season Cat

There’s nothing cozier than a cuddly cat and a warm scarf and nothing cuter than these colorful cozy fall cats. Your cat could hold a pumpkin or even a cup...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

The Best Art Paper for Every Project

When I first began teaching, I had no idea how to teach art to kids. Kid’s art projects and supplies were not on my radar. One of the most nagging questions I had...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This is the ninth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring PROPORTION. This simple snowman...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Christmas, EPIC Curriculum, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Teach FORM without a Kiln | Elements & Principles of Design

This is the seventh tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to teach the Elements & Principles of Art. This week we’re featuring FORM. I know what...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Back to School, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

How to Teach Shape | Elements and Principles of Design

The second tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is SHAPE. Want to start at the beginning? Visit the...Learn More

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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

Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy

It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Book Reviews, Quick Art Lessons, Summer Art, Video Tutorials, Watercolors

Make Your Own Typography Card for Mother’s Day

There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Video Tutorials, Watercolors