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

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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

Tempera vs. Acrylic Paint

Tempera Vs. Acrylic Paint I avoided paint for a long time. I was happy with my liquid tempera and watercolor paints and didn’t see the allure of acrylics. Now, for...Learn More

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How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Flowers, Nature & Landscapes, Pastels & Crayons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Here, Near & Far Snowy Tree Landscape

One of my favorite things to teach children is landscape because it involves concepts that they see often, but may have never really thought about before. One of those concepts...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Nature & Landscapes, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Make Your Own Glitter Paper

I love glitter. It makes everything special. My favorite memories of teaching art to kids was during the sparkly month of December (and February for Valentine’s Day) when I would...Learn More

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Paper Plate Poinsettia: Holiday Craft for Kids

PAPER PLATE POINSETTIA HOLIDAY CRAFT With Poinsettias undeniably in flavor for the holidays, this easy holiday craft for kids can vary in paint colors to compliment any season. I’ll admit...Learn More

90 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Christmas, Flowers, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials, Winter Art