Need a follow up turkey coloring sheet for a Thanksgiving lesson? Or maybe just looking for a good adult coloring page for yourself? Here’s a turkey that I think offers … Read More
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
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
A Mayflower art project that makes a map of the ships original journey, and includes tips for making it look old and wrinkled when complete. Maps needn’t be boring and … Read More
Why limit yourself to one when four fall drawing ideas will look even better? Especially if you place them in a grid, so each one has just the right proportion … Read More
Looking for easy to draw turkey inspiration? This symmetrical version works well for all ages and all kinds of media. See below for some variations I’ve tried over the years. … Read More
Show your students how to draw the Mayflower and they just might make some beautifully detailed ships. This sample drawing was made on kraft paper so the sails could be … Read More
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
Looking for easy fall painting ideas? This one makes the most of two medias — tempera paint and oil pastels. They each add a little zing to the other. This … Read More
DIY fall festival banners don’t get much cheaper than this. You just need rolls of paper, thick black marker, and lots of crayons. Oh, and lots and lots of kids … Read More
Make a pumpkin drawing that is easy but still allows for some dimension. No need to draw ones that look totally flat. Here students start with three round overlapping shapes, … Read More
Sometimes I find easy art projects for kids that aren’t easy to replicate for lots of students. That’s when technology steps in. This fox painting looks like students recycled newspaper … Read More
If you’d like a peek at one of my classroom boards, here is a look at my step by step pumpkin painting instructions. I wanted students to see how easily … Read More
Learn how to draw a cartoon turkey and add some extra fun to your holiday art. Even a simple had adds personality. MATERIALS • How to draw a Turkey Tutorial … Read More
To follow my pumpkin lesson for very young elementary students, here’s how to draw a pumpkin with older ones. I’ve added overlapping and shadows. Pumpkins just have it all when … Read More
Thanks so much to Baechtel Grove Middle School in Willits, CA for sharing their work-in-progress Harvest banners. They look amazing! I recently made this new Harvest Banner template for my … Read More
Now you can make your own Indian corn harvest banners for home, school or festivals with my latest PDF mural template. Buy it once and create as many giant ears … Read More
I’ve tried more air dry clay projects than I can even remember, and this owl that has definitely had the best rate of success with all age students. No … Read More