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

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

Create a Paper Menorah Project

A menorah is used to celebrate Hanukah in the Jewish Community. There are 9 candles with the center one used to light 8 candles for each day of Hanukah. This...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Art Lessons by Technique, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

How to Draw and Paint a Sugar Skull | Day of the Dead Celebration Project

Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a two-day holiday in November that originated in Mexico but is celebrated in many other places as well. Being so...Learn More

Related categories: Fall Art, Global Art Passport Curriculum, Mexican Culture, Video Tutorials

How to Draw and Paint Watercolor Folk Art Trees

I posted a photo of these easy watercolor and line trees last year on Instagram and so many of you requested a handout. It took me this long, but I...Learn More

70 Min

Related categories: Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Nature & Landscapes, Video Tutorials, Watercolors