Video Tutorials

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Geometric Hearts | Valentine’s Day Project

Learning how to connect the dots to form lines looks easier than it really is. That is not to say that this project is difficult, but it is best for...Learn More

90 Min

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

3 Ways to Help Children Draw Big

Have you ever had a student draw an image so small that they can’t even fit the paint inside when they finish? Chances are, if you teach art to students,...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art, Video Tutorials

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

This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help point out...Learn More

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

How to Make a Holiday Reindeer

Gather the kids and some colorful paper, chalk pastels and a bit of glitter to create this festive reindeer. I always said that some animals like elephants, zebras and giraffes...Learn More

80 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Chalk Pastels, Christmas, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

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

Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Chalk Pastels, Nature & Landscapes, 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, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials