Fall Art

Children’s Books for the Fall Season

One of the best ways to transition children into art-making is through a book. And if that book connects with the season, all the better. During the days when children...Learn More

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Acorn Art Project Using Watercolors

Looking for a quick, fall-themed project that you can do with minimal supplies? This simple acorn teaches symmetry, shape, line and watercolor techniques. Here’s what you’ll need: – 9″ x...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art Lessons by Technique, Blog Posts, Fall Art

Autumn Apples | Cut-out Apple Art for Kinders

While searching for a literature tie-in for these adorable apples, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. The story takes you on a visual journey of the cycle of an...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Blog Posts, Color Wheels & Theory, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Pastels & Crayons

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

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Back to School, Blog Posts, Chalk Pastels, Curriculum, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

How to Teach Value

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. This is the fifth tutorial in our...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Blog Posts, Curriculum, Curriculum Planning, EPIC Curriculum, Fall Art, Tempera Paint

Cozy Hibernating Bear Using Tempera Paint and Simple Materials

Who doesn’t love snuggling up on a chilly winter night? As the days start to get shorter and colder, this hibernating bear will have you dreaming of cozy winter nights...Learn More

Related categories: Animals, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Tempera Paint, Winter Art

Day of the Dead Project Roundup

November is almost here and we can feel it in the air. With the whirlwind of holidays about to ensue, you might be looking for some seasonal projects that are...Learn More

Related categories: Blog Posts, Culture Based, Fall Art, Mexican Culture

Monsters Love School Art Project

Monsters are always a popular subject for my younger art students. My go-to monster lesson for this age group has always been Where the Wild Things Are, but this year...Learn More

55 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Art and Literature, Back to School, Fall Art, Line Drawing, Pastels & Crayons

First Grade Scarecrows | Two Ways

Have you ever wanted to experiment with different supplies with the same project just to see what happens? Of course you have! For a twist on my Watercolor Scarecrow Art...Learn More

2 Hrs

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Fall Art, Watercolors