Spirals, Flowers and Patterns: Learning about Hundertwasser
“A good picture is when the picture is full of magic, when you can feel the happiness in it, when it makes you laugh or cry, or when it makes something happen. It should be like a flower…
Elementary Art Lessons, Projects & Teaching Ideas for K–5
Because art is fundamental to who we are. Art has always been a basic form of human communication. From cave walls to classroom walls, art helps us express ideas, tell stories, and better understand the world around us. I believe art is an essential part of every child's education, which is why I chose the name Art is Basic. Here you'll find K–5 creative art lessons, teaching ideas, and printable resources to help K–5 art teachers inspire young artists.
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Snowman Puppets
Ah, winter break! It is the perfect time to catch up on blog posts. We did a few winter themed projects before the break. Some of my students made adorable snowman puppets. We used white poster board to…
Sand Art Paintings
Are you looking for a fun art project that your students will definitely be excited about? Create a COLORED SAND PAINTING! Kids love the tactile experience of touching the sand and the bright colors are so appealing. Using…
Girl Scout Daisy Ideas!
Because I didn’t have enough to keep me busy, I am now a Girl Scout co-leader for a kindergarten Daisy troop. My daughter wanted to join Girl Scouts and there wasn’t any already established groups that worked for…
Winter Holidays Coloring Page
Hi! I hope you are enjoying your winter so far. I like to make little greeting cards to give to my students at winter time for various reasons.. thank yous for gifts or just because they want a…
Doodled Artist Trading Cards, Abstract ATCs
Today I am going to show you an easy doodling technique for Artist Trading Cards. This is a great one-day art project for kids and possibly for a substitute lesson plan. Create doodles on the Artist Trading Cards…
Thanksgiving art project ideas for elementary art
Happy Thanksgiving! I searched for some fall art to inspire you and here are some gems that I found. Norman Rockwell is always a winner. I really love this folk art landscape by Walt Curlee. This would be…
How to Make Artist Trading Cards using Coffee Filters
My third grade students recently made these fun Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs for short.) They are sized at 2 1/2″ x 3 1/2″ and they were made using a fun technique on coffee filters. To make these…
Personal Patchwork Drawings by 4th & 5th Graders
I got this project idea from the Art Teachers group on Facebook. A teacher had posted a similar personal grid lesson from high schoolers with stunning results! I loved the concept and adapted it for my 4th and…
Artist Trading Cards
Here are some of the Artist Trading Cards my students made for the ATC swap that Nic Hahn is coordinating. The students filled out a sheet for the back with information about their card. You can download this…
Mondrian Art Project for Kids with Dab and Dot Markers
I had the opportunity to try out Dab and Dot Dauber Markers and write a blog post for their website DoodleHog. These are similar to other paint dotters, but one difference I noticed is that the colors seem…
Veteran’s Day Art Projects for Kids
Today is Veteran’s Day. A day to remember our history and the people who fought for our freedom and safety. Every year my students create Veteran’s Day posters that are displayed at the Senior Center for their Veteran’s…
A Little Bit of Oomph book | Pop Ups and Interactive Parts
I read my 5th/6th grade class the book Beautiful Oops, which many art teachers are already familiar with. It’s a great message, but also the interactive parts are very inspiring and fun! We also looked at Barney Saltzberg’s…