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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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While it’s just soooo tempting to take the foot off the pedal in your final few weeks, there is still lots of fun to be had in the art room.... Learn More
This lesson is part math, part magic and all art! Get ready to fold, draw, smooth, and paint your way to a beautiful butterfly masterpiece. For this lesson you will... Learn More
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As an art teacher and mom who’s been in both classrooms and loads of summer camps over the past two decades, I’ve noticed the best art camp experiences for kids... Learn More
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
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Van Gogh’s paintings of sunflowers are easily some of his most famous, making them widely recognized in the classroom. In fact, many students end up creating their own version at... Learn More
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Cinco de Mayo is right around the corner. Do you have any special projects or activities planned? Celebrating Cinco de Mayo in the art room can be a lot of... Learn More
WATERCOLOR FLOWER GARDEN Who doesn’t love an easy project? This one Watercolor Flower Garden is as easy as you can get. All you need is a small sheet of watercolor... Learn More
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One of the most common questions and personal email queries I receive concerns about are liquid watercolor paints. They are still a novelty for many people so when you first... Learn More
April is art show month! All the work you’ve put into your art program and your students are worthy of a celebration, so I hope that you are able to... Learn More
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…
