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You know art is super important for kids, but you don’t know how to start.
Maybe you are wondering how to get 25 Kinders to paint on the paper instead of their faces.
You want to do the pretty projects but aren’t sure what supplies to use. You got the desire but not the know-how.
I get it and that’s where I can help.
Where do you teach art?
I taught K-6 art in Santa Barbara, California for 13 years. Teaching children how to draw & paint has been my biggest joy. Now I'm here to help you do the same. I've compiled my best teaching tips, favorite supplies and books in one place.
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Welcome to November, the gateway to the holiday season! This is one of those months that has a way of flying by. The school calendar is starting to get a... Learn More
October art ideas for elementary teachers, including seasonal projects, cultural celebrations, children’s book recommendations and a free downloadable project guide. October is one of our favorite months in the art... Learn More
October is Bullying Prevention Month, which is all about the social shift in your school to prevent bullying, so that children feel safe and supported in their school, community and... Learn More
Do you use an art curriculum? Maybe it’s a plan given by your district or even a sequence of lessons you’ve assembled yourself. Or do you wish you had a... Learn More
This easy watercolor folk art tree project teaches children how to use line, pattern, scale and watercolor techniques and includes a free drawing guide and video tutorial. I posted a... Learn More
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From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate and honor National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’ve ever wondered why it begins in the middle of the month, it’s because September... Learn More
TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PAPEL PICADO Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. It was made by stacking many sheets of paper and... Learn More
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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
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This cut-out apple art project for kindergarten combines a children’s book with color mixing, painting, value, collage and composition techniques. While searching for a literature tie-in for these adorable apples,... Learn More
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Our business began by sharing what I was teaching in the art room that worked – and what didn’t work. From my first blog post in 2009, teachers from around the world have shared their stories and struggles, asked for advice and direction. Now twelve years later, we couldn’t be more proud to not only design lovely lessons, but to be a supportive guide through many art teachers’ careers.
I’m so glad that your interest in children’s art guided you to us. This page shares our story – how it all began plus I’ll point out all the resources our team has created to help you create an art program, share art with your children or even start an art business of your own…
A complete guide to choosing and organizing your art room supplies, PLUS the exact brands we recommend and restock each year.Â
