Winter Painting
Winter painting projects for elementary students work best, I believe, when the subject and supplies are kept simple, simple, simple. This just requires a black marker, white crayon, and blue … Read More
Free Christmas Wreath Mural
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Crayons, Holiday, Kindergarten, Oil Pastel
Here’s a gift to hard-working teachers and parents everywhere, a free Christmas Wreath coloring project. May it add a little extra cheer to your home or classroom. My mural is … Read More
Christmas Tree Door Wreath
posted in: Christmas, Misc crafts
Couldn’t you just get lost in this incredible holiday wreath, made by my friend Regina in Hickory Valley, Tennessee? Regina is the owner of Whitney Hill Estates, and the host … Read More
How to Make Pom Pom Balls
A simple search will show you many tutorials on how to make pom pom balls. Some take tools and adult-size patience, but these require neither. These pom poms are tons … Read More
Stained Glass Candle Drawing
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Drawing, Hanukkah, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Oil Pastel
If you need a Christmas drawing idea for kids, this oil pastel candle drawing works for many different religions. I recommend drawing the candle and tracing all the lines several … Read More
Draw a Cardinal
posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Christmas, Drawing, Holiday, How to Draw Tutorials, Oil Pastel, Winter
Once you learn how to draw a cardinal, you’ll have the perfect subject matter for a very colorful watercolor resist project. You can save your students some frustration by having … Read More
Step by Step Elf Drawing
posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Christmas, Crayons, Drawing, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Markers
Looking for a step by step elf drawing tutorial? Here’s a pretty cute guy to draw (which could easily be turned into a girl, by the way.) This elf drawing … Read More
How to Draw a Christmas Tree
Once you learn how to draw a Christmas tree, why not put it in a really fun place, like a snowy mountain? Who says it always has to be inside … Read More
Zentangles for Beginners
These little designs make great zentangles for beginners. They may look complex, but are made from just adding lots of arrows to my star template. This sample was made with … Read More
How to Draw a Snowman
Are ready to learn how to draw a snowman that looks a bit more real? Then I have the tutorial for you. Here are a few tweaks will make all … Read More
Snowman Christmas Card DIY
Here’s a snowman Christmas Card DIY idea made almost entirely with stickers. This is one collage that is guaranteed to lay down nice and smooth. These snowman trading cards make … Read More
Draw a Fancy Nutcracker
When students draw a nutcracker, they can gain valuable body proportion practice. Their simple and symmetrical bodies are so much easier to draw than most other real ones. Young elementary … Read More
How to Draw Elf Legs
Learn how to draw elf legs like these and you will be guaranteed a drawing that fills the paper. It will also give young artists some really good symmetrical drawing … Read More
How to Draw Santa’s Face
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Drawing, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Pencil crayon, People, Winter
Here’s how to draw Santa’s face, with a simple step by step tutorial. It’s a pretty symmetrical drawing to keep it easy for young artists. One way to draw Santa … Read More
Draw Santa Claus
posted in: Christmas, Drawing, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials
Keep your Santa Claus drawing easy by making him with symmetrical shapes. It really helps students see and draw in a logical kind of way. Coloring Santa will call for … Read More
Draw Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Christmas, Holiday, Holiday Themes, How to Draw Tutorials, Markers
How to draw Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer, with simple shapes that still keep him looking as cute as ever. I recommend folding the paper four times to get the … Read More
Snowflakes on Textured Paper
Make some easy snowflake art for kids by placing paper punch snowflakes over a textured watercolor background, always a fun combination. Try blending several shades of blue on good watercolor … Read More