How to Draw Fall Leaves
Learn how to draw leaves, and then put them in a grid. A variety of types, sizes and positions will make a pretty fall painting. MATERIALS How to Draw Leaves … Read More
Draw a Haunted House, Step by Step
When students learn how to draw a haunted house step by step, they can practice their architectural drawing while making their houses look extra spooky.SaveSaveSave MATERIALS Draw a Haunted House … Read More
Scream Blow Art Project
This Scream art project combines Edvard Munch’s “The Scream” face with some blow paint fun for all kinds of expressionist possibilities. I wish it was my brilliant idea to mix … Read More
Draw a Simple Monster
Quite possibly the world’s most simple monster drawing. Students used a roll of masking tape to draw the eyes, one of which needed to be going off the page. Given … Read More
How to Draw Candy
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Halloween, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Markers, Stabilo
Turn a lesson on how to draw candy into a study of shapes and dimension, as in tubes, cones and boxes. What better way to capture your student’s attention than … Read More
Fall Art Project: Tape Collage
Try this tape collage technique with your next fall art project for kids, and you will fall in love with how transparent and smooth your student’s art will be. Collage … Read More
Sunset Halloween Art Project
The challenge of any great Halloween art project, is to tap into the spooky imagination that the season provides, and still teach a few valuable art lessons. This sunset project … Read More
Fun Halloween Art with Bats
If you are looking for fun halloween art lesson plans, simple blacks on a painted coffee filter never cease to amaze me. The way the filters soak up the watercolor … Read More
Cubist Paper Bag Costume
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Picasso, Halloween, Oil Pastel
Look no further for an artsy Halloween costume. Make a cubism head with a brown paper bag and oil pastels. MATERIALS Brown grocery bag Oil pastels DIRECTIONS I used a … Read More
How to Draw a Kitten
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Kindergarten, Painting
One of the easiest ways to learn how to draw a kitten, is to make a cat with a large head. It adds cuteness and allows room to make some … Read More
Pasta Skeleton
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Craft Sticks, Halloween
Mix a little body science with your art lesson by making these revamped Pasta Skeletons. Craft sticks will not only add to the earthy look, they will provide a much … Read More
Halloween Festival Scream Photo Op
posted in: 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Munch, Halloween, Oil Pastel
It’s that time of year when it’s fun to mix a little art history with Halloween festivals by way of a ‘The Scream art project’. This fun photo op was … Read More
How to Draw a Girl
A fun way to learn how to draw a girl is by starting with a really oversized head. It not only creates a cartoon quality, but leaves a ton of … Read More
How to Draw a Scary Tree
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, Halloween, How to Draw Tutorials, Landscapes
Learn how to draw a scary tree, by starting with your hand. This reminds me of those creepy trees that come to life in the Wizard of Oz. This drawing … Read More
Make a Fun Scarecrow Drawing
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Drawing, Halloween, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Markers
This scarecrow drawing can include a lesson in foreground and background, and contrasting color. What good is a scarecrow that blends into his surroundings? The nicest scarecrow drawing in the … Read More
Model Magic Skeleton
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Halloween, Recycle Projects, STEAM Projects
Here’s how to to turn an old watercolor tray into the perfect “coffin” for a Model Magic skeleton. A fun and easy craft in a recycled container. How many themes … Read More
Frankenstein Fun Collage
Mix Cubism with Frankenstein for one of my favorite Halloween projects. Add some mismatched eyes and you can’t help but create a giggle or two. For some help in drawing … Read More
Spooky Trees Project
This spooky trees art project makes the best of both chalk pastels and tempera paint. Crisp black shadows on a fuzzy, foggy sky is a winning combination. And in this … Read More
Make a Halloween Black Paper Cat
Show your students how to make a cat out of paper, and add a little lesson in sculpture to your day. Great for working on crafting skills AND Halloween decorations … Read More