Hi friends! Along with many other sellers at TPT, I am having a two-day sale in my store. The sale is Monday and Tuesday only! 20% off of everything. Would you like to read my E-zine Art Journaling with Kids? Or maybe you are looking for some new questions to ask your students while discussing art? Another popular item is the Art History Sketchbook Prompts, Set #1 and Set #2. Thanks for looking at these items and supporting my … Read more…
Are you looking for a last-minute Thanksgiving craft to keep the kids occupied after your turkey dinner? How about a “thankful wreath”? 1. Cut out the inside of a paper plate, so only the rim is left. 2. Cut out construction paper leaves and write one thing that you are thankful for on each leaf. 3. Glue these to the paper plate.4. Gather an assortment of fun “additions”: cut out felt leaves, artificial or real fall leaves, foam stickers and … Read more…
A self portrait is one of those art projects that is always fun to do with kids. Kids often struggle to portray an accurate likeness of themselves (at least in their opinion), but their personality always shines through. I did not come up with this lesson all on my own. I saw something similar in an art ed. magazine years ago and adapted it and reused this one many times. In my opinion, that’s a great way to collect a … Read more…
I haven’t done one of these for awhile and I’ve been coming across all kinds of fabulous things to share with you. I was reviewing this Youtube video again for planning projects and I just LOVE this “note to self” by Chuck Close. If you teach about Chuck Close, this is great to show your students. CBS This Morning: Artist Chuck Close Writes Note to Younger Self Great money & future planning advice for high schoolers from the Simple Dollar, … Read more…
If you are looking for some new art center ideas for your classroom, look no further! Today I’m going to share with you 5 art centers my students have been enjoying lately. After visiting two choice-based art classrooms, I’ve decided to incorporate some free choice days into my class schedule. I think it is important to let students try out different art materials and ideas at their own pace. However, I am still continuing my art curriculum and will teach … Read more…
Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day in America. My 5th and 6th graders had the privilege of a visit from a lady from our local senior center whose husband is a veteran. She talked to the students about the symbolism of the poppy and read to the students the poem “In Flanders Fields.” The students were invited to create a small artwork that honors all of the veterans. They also had the opportunity to write a poem in response to … Read more…
My first set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts have been popular and I recently made a second set with all different artists and prompts. This new set has 16 NEW art history prompts! 16 DIFFERENT artists. These art history cards feature a selection of inspiring artworks with a prompt that can be used to spark drawing and writing. Print off the cards on cardstock, cut in half and laminate to protect them. You can print off as many copies … Read more…
