Paper Projects

Easy Halloween Art Projects for Elementary School: The Spark-tacular Guide

Are you looking for easy Halloween art projects for elementary school that avoid the spooky factor? These three teacher-tested projects take 30-60 minutes each, require minimal prep, and work beautifully...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Collage, Fall Art, Paper Projects

How to Make a Cozy Fall Season Cat

There’s nothing cozier than a cuddly cat and a warm scarf and nothing cuter than these colorful cozy fall cats. Your cat could hold a pumpkin or even a cup...Learn More

60 Min

Related categories: Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Paper Crow Craft

These paper crows are adorable and yet so simple to make during the Fall season in your art room. This is the exact type of project that I like to...Learn More

40 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Paper Projects

How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Back to School, Blog Posts, Contemporary Artists, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Summer Art

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, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

What is Sulphite Paper?

Have you noticed “sulphite paper” listed frequently in our material lists and ever wondered what it is? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When I first began teaching,...Learn More

Related categories: Art Room Organization, Back to School, Blog Posts, How to Teach Art, Paper Projects, The Best Art Supplies

How to Teach Contrast & Emphasis | Elements & Principles of Design

The fourth tutorial in our series CONNECTING WITH THE ELEMENTS – How to Teach the Elements & Principles of Art, is Contrast & Emphasis. After students have been introduced to...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Paper Projects, Tempera Paint

Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Spring Art

Make Your Own Typography Card for Mother’s Day

There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother...Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: Blog Posts, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Video Tutorials, Watercolors