Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I... View Article
Need a beautiful, accessible project for kids? This fall leaves stencil project is perfect. You’ll need to gather 2-4 leaves... View Article
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Raise your hand if Fall is your favorite time of year? Santa Barbara doesn’t experience Fall until well into... View Article
Cutting spirals can be a challenging task for kids. Most get the general idea: cutting a piece of paper into... View Article
When I first began teaching, I had no idea how to teach art to kids. Kid’s art projects and supplies were not on... View Article
What? Paint without paint? Yes. It can be done with a most humble product: water-soluble oil pastel. Faber-Castell makes a wonderful... View Article
How many times have you done a lesson on a butterfly and your second graders know more about butterfly anatomy than... View Article
Inspired by the book “The Great Wave: A Children’s Book Inspired by Hokusai” by Véronique Massenot and Bruno Pilorget and the... View Article
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If you teach painting to kids, you know that one of the most difficult things to do is to... View Article