Chalk and Oil Pastel Landscapes using Stencils
Are you looking for a highly engaging art project using chalk pastels? I must admit, chalk pastels are not my…
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Art Sub Plan- Free! Geometric Shaded Animals
This is an art project perfect for a substitute lesson plan. When you have to take a sick day, you…
Abstract Art Project: Mixed Media Explorations
This is a fun art project I like to use to get students exploring different types of materials at the…
What To Do On the First Day of Art Class
Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days…
Character Creation Workshop with Tracy Subisak: A Fun and Creative Experience
Our school had an amazing visit from Tracy Subisak, a Taiwanese-American author and illustrator known for her children’s books. She shared her creative process, read "Sorry, Snail," and demonstrated character creation techniques. Students then created their own characters. I got a signed copy for my collection. Have you hosted an author visit before?
Outerspace Artwork for Kids
This was a super fun multi-day, mixed media project with a lot of different techniques and processes. Day One: Start…
Non-Objective Art Project for Kids
Hi! This is a project I repeat in some form every year with my 3rd/4th grade class. Often I do…
Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos Art Project
This year during Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) I will be teaching my 3rd graders about Frida Kahlo and…