Rainbow Fish
First, we read the book Rainbow Fish. Then, the kids drew pictures of fish. Next, we colored them using neon crayons and regular crayons. Color REALLY hard and thickly. Demonstrate this to the children so they see how…
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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Week Update
Well, I haven’t updated since this past Sunday, so I will briefly tell you what I’ve been up to.. parent-teacher conferences were on Tuesday. We are in the middle of various projects… monochromatic rhythm paintings (which are awesome…
Greek Vase Drawings- 4th/5th grade
Greek Vase Drawing & Model: First, the 4/5s read a magazine about Greek vases. Then they made a small vase using modeling clay. Next, they used chalk to develop a drawing of Greek vases using Greek imagery and symbols.…
Pacific Northwest Coast Masks– 3rd grade
The 3/4s viewed a video about Pacific Northwest Coast art. They made a spirit animal mask using similar characteristics. These are made out of paper mache and are painted with a limited color palette.
Paper Weavings
Paper Weavings by Kindergartners.A twist on the typical paper weaving… use wrapping paper and scrapbook paper pieces.
Dr. Suess Architecture
The 2nd graders studied Dr. Suess in their language arts class. In art class we looked at the artwork of Dr. Suess. They drew whimsical architecture with wobbly and wavy lines.
Art Show
It’s been a couple weeks, but we had a regional Youth Art Month show at the mall here. Here are my panels.
Japanese Scrolls
Third Grade Japanese Scrolls We watched a powerpoint about Hokusai, the Japanese printmaker. The students made styrofoam prints using imagery of nature. We practiced using calligraphy brushes with India ink. The students assembled their calligraphy and prints, along…
Arctic Animals
The 1st graders used their observation skills to draw detailed animals from pictures of these animals. This project complemented their study of the Arctic in Language Arts/Social Studies class.
Beautiful oops
If you haven’t seen this book yet, it is probably my favorite kids’ book! I love it! My 18 month old loves to play with all the flaps.
Inside Out Pictures
Inside Out Pictures The Primaries learned about positive and negative space. They exercised their cutting skills and spatial awareness. Step One: Cut out shapes from a 4.5″ x 9″ colored piece of paper. Step Two: Take all of…
Oil Pastel Landscapes Inspired by Paul Gauguin – 2nd grade
Oil Pastel Landscapes This project focused on learning about foreground, middle ground, background, shadows, and color mixing. The students learned simple depth techniques. The 2nd graders used oil pastels to draw a tropical landscape. They learned how to…
