Although Jack O’Lanterns have a strong association with Halloween, it is the one “holiday” based activity that I do. Here are two lesson tutorials that I’ve created last year:  Painted... Learn More

Diving straight into a messy art project at the beginning of a school year might be crazy, but I do it anyway. I adore watching kids paint and they love... Learn More

If there were a prize for the best art genre for kids, I’m pretty sure Paper Mache would get the votes. It’s a quintessential art project and most everybody remembers... Learn More

BUG PAINTINGS It is sometimes required that I visit a classroom to conduct an art class. Last year, my first grade students were treated to such a visit. I say... Learn More

Spraying Chalk Pastels Chalk pastels are one of my favorite products to use in the art room. They allow a child to lay down a lovely layer of color with... Learn More

Wow your students and start the art year off with a painted paper art project. There is simply nothing more engaging to students than experimenting with paint. So grab your... Learn More

I’ve always been partial to drawing the human form. In fact, I really don’t think I’ve ever had any interest in drawing anything else. From a young age, I only... Learn More

An excellent back-to-school project for Kinders, these Shape Robots offer a look into how well a child can cut and paste, identify shapes and apply a little whimsy to their... Learn More

After ten years of teaching art and creating lesson plans, I have finally settled on a Starry Night art lesson. This lesson combines so many art techniques: double-loading, experimenting with... Learn More