Blog · Art Projects for Kids

20 Nov 2019

Pattern Leaves

For a fun leaf project, try coloring with Brush Sharpie Markers on acetate. The color just glides on and stays super bright. The only catch is that colors can smudge … Read More

19 Nov 2019

Easy Christmas Card

posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Collage, Hanukkah, Holiday, Kindergarten, Paper crafts |

Here’s an easy Christmas card idea was a favorite of my fellow teachers back in the classroom days. Just change the colors and it works for all kinds of … Read More

19 Nov 2019

Schulton Landscape Painting

posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, Painting |

Here’s a fun landscape painting for children project, inspired by Ton Schulton, a Dutch landscape artist. I wish I knew who first thought of this great approach for having students … Read More

18 Nov 2019

How to Color a Sgraffito Turkey

posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Oil Pastel, Thanksgiving |

Here’s how to color a turkey, and end up with a very cool looking work of art. Sgraffito is the art of scratching color away to reveal something underneath. Today … Read More

17 Nov 2019

Draw a WW2 Plane

posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Transportation |

Add a little history to your art lesson when you learn how to draw a WW2 plane. The simple shapes and bright colors make them fun for even young artists. … Read More

16 Nov 2019

How to Draw a Rat

posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Markers, New Year, Stabilo |

Learn how to draw a rat with this step-by-step tutorial, and you’ll be all set to celebrate the lunar Chinese New Year on Jan. 25th, 2020. Yep, it’s gonna be … Read More

15 Nov 2019

Snowy City Painting

posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Painting, Winter |

This winter painting for kids has some added depth in the sky because the swirl lines were traced with an extra layer of blue. MATERIALS Winter Painting for Kids PDF … Read More

14 Nov 2019

Another Leaf Art Project

posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Fall, Markers, Sharpies |

This leaf art project showcases the pretty contrast that happens when you add opaque metallic lines on top of a shiny marker drawing. These colorful leaves were made for an … Read More

14 Nov 2019

Free Thanksgiving Mural

posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Coloring Page, Crayons, Kindergarten, Thanksgiving |

In the spirit of giving for the holiday season, I’d like to offer this free Thanksgiving Mural to help decorate your home or classroom. The five-page file that you can … Read More

13 Nov 2019

How to Draw a Snow Globe

posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Holiday Themes, Markers, Stabilo |

Once you learn how to draw a snow globe, here are some tips for coloring a snowy sky and making the glass look nice and clear. Given that a snow … Read More

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