Curriculum

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

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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 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

Related categories: Back to School, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Video Tutorials

How to Teach Texture | Kitten’s First Full Moon | Elements and Principles of Design

If you’re looking for an easy approach to teaching kids art, there’s no better system than using the elements and principles of art. What is texture and why is it...Learn More

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How to Teach Color | Elements and Principles of Design

The third tutorial in our series, CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is color. How exactly do you describe COLOR and why...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Color Wheels & Theory, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum

How to Teach Line & Pattern | Elements and Principles of Design

Line is one of the first elements of art that sets the foundation for art making in elementary school. Teaching children about line empowers them to see how simple lines...Learn More

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How to Teach Art using the Elements and Principles of Design

Creating a cohesive, schematic curriculum full of lessons that will excite your students is the dream of art educators. But it can be a daunting task. Sourcing and gathering a...Learn More

Related categories: Back to School, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, How to Teach Art, Teaching Philosophies

Create Your Technique Toolkit

Well done, you! I’m giving you a hearty applause for wrapping up another year in the art room. It’s not easy sustaining creative energy all year long when your workday...Learn More

Related categories: Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Curriculum, How to Teach Art

How to Design an Art Curriculum

Raise your hand if you’ve ever walked into your classroom on a Monday morning still not entirely sure what you’ll be teaching that day. If your hand is raised, that’s...Learn More

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