Art Lessons by Technique

Gunslingers & Outlaws Art Project

I introduced this Gunslingers & Outlaws lesson way back in 2010 and it instantly became a favorite of classroom teachers. I created the lesson after experimenting with ways to teach...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Line Drawing

Easy Watercolor Process Lesson

EASY WATERCOLOR PROCESS LESSON Honestly. It’s like the kids have never seen this before. The ooh’s and ahhh’s that result in painting over an area of white oil pastel is...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Kindergarten Art Lessons, PreK Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Watercolors

Lincoln Portraits Art Project

If you are looking for a great story to read to your students, Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith combines corny jokes, American history and great illustrations. The story alludes to the Lincoln’s bedroom...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, America, Art and Literature, Chalk Pastels, Line Drawing, Winter Art

The Great Wave Art Project

Inspired by the book “The Great Wave: A Children’s Book Inspired by Hokusai” by Véronique Massenot and Bruno Pilorget and the painting The Great Wave off Kanazawa by Katsushika Hokusai, my...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, 5th Grade Art Lessons, 6th Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Famous Artists, Tempera Paint, Video Tutorials

Art Tip Video: Smoothing Technique

If you teach painting to kids, you know that one of the most difficult things to do is to encourage kids to smooth their paint. You know what I mean. Some...Learn More

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Paint Like Pollock: Art Project for Grades K-2

As much as I love creating a big mess with paint, I wasn’t inspired to create a Jackson Paint Like Pollock art project until I saw this post. I knew...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Book Reviews, Famous Artists, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Quick Art Lessons, Tempera Paint

3 Techniques to Try with Tempera Paint

When it comes to painting techniques, most of us think about using watercolor paints. There is just so much you can do with these watery paints: resist, wet-on-wet, salting, etc. But if...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Tempera Paint, The Best Art Supplies

Colorful Painted Owl Art Project

I’ve been playing around with this painted owl art lesson for a while now. I created this free owl drawing guide and have been taking advantage of it. My third graders...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Tempera Paint

Art Tip Video: Using Markers in the Art Room

Using markers in the art room is by far one of the easiest mediums to prep for. I love how easy it is to set out trays then put them back into...Learn More

Related categories: How to Teach Art, Markers, The Best Art Supplies, Video Tutorials