Alexander Calder introduced a new element to art by adding movement through hanging sculptures called mobiles. The movement creates a new art experience based on the changing direction of each unit.... Learn More
Creating Mondrian-style art requires both creativity and a good math sense. Lines should be straight, so using a straight edge is important. Many kids at this age do not know... Learn More
Creating collages is a wonderful way for children to express their sense of color and composition. It’s not always easy though, which is why I recommend showing children a few... Learn More
Sonia Delaunay along with her husband Robert Delaunay cofounded an art movement called Orphism. Strong colors and geometric shapes (Cubism) defined this movement. In fact, it was working on a... Learn More
This is a great lesson to teach the color wheel, reinforce cutting and pasting skills and sharpen color observation and recognition. I did this lesson with my Kinders at the... Learn More
The classic Kandinsky art project inspired by his famous color study, Squares with Concentric Circles. This lessons not only reinforces cutting and gluing skills but is a great lesson to reinforce... Learn More
In the book, The Artist Who Painted A Blue Horse, author and illustrator Eric Carle tells the story of how he learned to create art and to paint colors that... Learn More
Often I wait until later in the year to teach color theory because although it sounds easy, I find most kids find color theory challenging. In my experience it is... Learn More
In Michael Hall’s picture book, Cat Tales, three inquisitive cats spend the afternoon chasing words, including homophones and homonyms, on a tongue twister of an adventure. Published in 2012 by Greenwillow... Learn More
Eric Carle’s book The Artist Who Painted a Blue Horse is as delightful as the rest of his other titles. Journey through a young artist’s imagination as he paints a blue horse,... Learn More
Chinese Vases are one of the most significant forms of Chinese art. Porcelain vases were not only important for art but they became a highly valued trade object. This project... Learn More
Paul Klee was born in Switzerland and as a young child, Paul loved both playing the violin and art but he eventually decided to go to art school. When Klee... Learn More
In Michael Hall’s picture book, Cat Tales, three inquisitive cats spend the afternoon chasing words, including homophones and homonyms, on a tongue twister of an adventure. Published in 2012 by Greenwillow... Learn More
Mr. Tiger Goes Wild is a great book to illustrate emotions through expressions. Mr. Tiger is quite a serious fellow, wearing his very proper clothes and living in a very proper city... Learn More
This lesson uses templates to help younger children create a Cat in the Hat without the need for directed drawing instruction. I’d recommend printing out the templates and using poster... Learn More
Hop on Pop is my personal favorite of all Dr. Seuss’ books. I read this to my children over and over again. It doesn’t take long to read and it... Learn More
This is a fantastic drawing lesson that is best suited for children in grades 2-4 but younger children will be able to draw this with a bit more guidance. Choose... Learn More
Creating your own Dr. Seuss character is a fun way to engage older kids. With so many strange beings making an appearance in the books, challenging the students to come... Learn More