Below you’ll find a lesson for how to make a Pasta Skeleton craft project. Craft sticks provide a much needed sturdy base and an all natural wood look too. Pasta Skeletons Pasta Skeleton Craft Tutorial Video Pasta and Skeletons The idea of making a pasta skeleton craft has been around for awhile, and it’s easy…
Color your own Haunted House mural with this free Halloween printable. Finish with your own ghosts, goblins, bats and cats. Free Haunted House Mini Mural If you are looking for a free Halloween printable that offers the basics of a fun spooky image, but leaves room for some more creative additions, you’ve come to the…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to make Papel Picado. Students can skip the fragile folding of tissue paper, and work with sturdy copy paper instead. It creates the same pretty cut out look, while being much so much more manageable for busy teachers. Papel Picado Tutorial Video for Papel Picado Papel…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to and easy Joan Miro art project and Miro coloring pages. Miro was a Spanish artist who loved to create art with childlike qualities. Student Art Gallery More Media Ideas About Joan Miro Joan Miro’s work is filled with simple lines and organic shapes. That’s why…
Learn how to blend colors and create a beautiful abstract drawing of a fall tree. No need for paint or even oil pastels, as crayons do a fine job too! Blended Colors Tree Learning how to Blend Colors When students have learned how to color or paint neatly with one color, it might be time…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to make a Kindergarten Self Portrait project that makes a wonderful work of art. Some inexpensive supplies are used to help celebrate the amazing way that children draw! Kindergarten Self Portraits on Canvas Kindergarten self portraits have a built in charm, with their wobbly lines and…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cartoon Self Portrait Tutorial Video and a Cartoon Self Portrait Coloring Page. There’s even some help on with drawing glasses and different styles of hair and clothes! Cartoon Self Portrait Drawings Cartoon Self Portrait Video Tutorial Why draw a Cartoon Self Portrait? When…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Paul Klee Inspired Art Projects and a Paul Klee Coloring Page. It’s a continuous line drawing that resembles one of his famous paintings, “Arrival of the Bridegroom”. Paul Klee Drawing Paul Klee was a Swiss and German artist best known for his large body of work that included cubism,…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a landscape painting for children. Instead of drawing and then painting, try painting the background first and then adding an assortment of buildings on top. One of the great things about finding art ideas on the internet is that it is so easy to do. One of…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Pop Art Lesson and a Pop Art Coloring Page. Try mixing colorful patterns for a fun pop art lesson. Keep the shapes simple and the colors bright. This pop art landscape lesson takes a simple landscape drawing and asks students to fill it with lots of…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Juneteenth Art for Kids and a Juneteenth Coloring Page. Broken chains, which are very symbolic of the day that slaves were emancipated, are perfect for a study in shading. Juneteenth Drawing Juneteenth marks an important day in our nation’s history, and it does come…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Father’s Day Card Idea and a Father’s Day Coloring Page. This one is easy to customize as it’s easy to add anything personal in that uplifted hand. Father’s Day Card Idea Drawing The truth is that this Father’s Day Card Idea message was…
Why use a small American Flag Coloring page when everyone could work together to make something big? Now you can sample this mural with a new mini version of it. Use the Button below to download an American Flag Mini Mural More about these Mural Templates Years ago, when my son was in kindergarten, I…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cute Father’s Day Card Idea and a Father’s Day Card Coloring Page. The lesson can also double as an intro to cartoon lettering. Cute Father’s Day Card Father’s Day Card Tutorial Video A cute Father’s Day card idea can include a lesson on…
Here’s a fun Mona Lisa art lesson, starting with her very famous face and then filling in your own background with lines, just for contrast. Mona Lisa Line Art Drawing A great way to study the power of lines, the beauty of contrast, and the enduring mystery of Mona Lisa, is to make a line…
Don’t just write definitions of the Elements of Art, color the words with what each means instead. Visual learning to the rescue! Why Learn about the Elements of Art? The seven Elements of Art help students think and talk in more detail about their art. By considering the Line, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Value and…
Try this paper quilt collage for a Black History Month art Project. Students can learn about a little about civil rights while trying this lesson inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend. The Quilters of Gee’s Bend This Black History Month art project was inspired by the women of Gee’s Bend, who live in a…
Below you’ll find lots of Valentine Card Ideas for Kids. There are ideas for working with oil pastel, watercolor, markers and paper crafts. Mini Me Valentine Cards This Valentine Card idea was floating around Pinterest years ago, so I tried it out for myself to see if I could simplify it. The idea of having…
Below you’ll learn more about famous black artists and painters every kids should know. Their work can provide a window into the lives and experiences of African Americans, and help students gain a greater appreciation for what each artist has accomplished. Ten Famous Black Artists Every Kid Should Know Black art has the power to…
Below you’ll find one of my favorite easy Christmas card ideas for kids. Just change the colors of the candles and the background and it works for all kinds of celebrations, even birthdays! Cut and Tear Candle Card Directions Candle Cards When it comes to Christmas card ideas for kids that are inclusive to all…