This project can be done a couple of ways: drawing & painting the peacock on colored paper and leaving it, or drawing & painting the peacock on white paper, cutting... Learn More
This lesson uses simple supplies: paper, oil pastel and cake tempera paint. Students draw a detailed camel and add decorations with an oil pastel on white paper. Depending on your... Learn More
Joan Miró’s shape and line focused paintings make a perfect inspiration for easy art projects. This watercolor resist painting takes little time, especially if you use a smaller piece of... Learn More
This is an easy project that illustrates Calder’s use of line, shape and form. It’s a great substitute for a prep intensive form-based project. Second grade students do very well... Learn More
Calder liked the circus so much that he created his own. The Calder Circus had over 50 moving figures made out of wire, leather and cloth.... Learn More
Mexican suns with the decorative detailing and curvy sun’s rays are commonplace in Mexican Arts & Craft stores. Using a starburst template makes quick work out of a soft clay... Learn More
As much as I like watching kids color and paint, there is absolutely no substitute for the tactile experience of clay. I am lucky to have a kiln at my... Learn More
This clay owl can be made with a kiln or with air-dry clay.... Learn More
Based on the book of the same name by Lois Ehlert, Fish Eyes is a wonderful book for dynamic visual content. The illustrations are inspiring and almost any grade level could adapt... 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
Color mixing is one of the most rewarding paint experiences in art class. Children love to squish, mingle and mix paint until there is nothing left but a big blob... 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
I personally find it hard to teach children about warm and cool colors but learning tints and shades is a breeze for most kids. These value cats inspired by artist,... Learn More
Understanding how to make a secondary color (orange, green and purple) is best done by doing. I love this lesson and while it is very structured, I feel it offers... Learn More
Need a lesson that teaches young children the rules of color mixing? Children learn to draw a simple giraffe then use the primary colors as a base for this colorful painting... Learn More
This lesson checks off many standards; children learn about artist Paul Klee, identify warm and cool colors, understand watercolor resist and follow a directed line drawing. My favorite part of... Learn More
Scarecrows can sometimes be frightening to little ones, so to ensure a happy audience, I bring out my big, stuffed scarecrow that I purchased at a craft store. Typically, these... Learn More
This lesson checks off many standards; children learn about artist Paul Klee, identify warm and cool colors, understand watercolor resist and follow a directed line drawing. My favorite part of... Learn More