Romare Bearden Collaborative Mural
With this engaging project, students not only learn about Romare Bearden’s artistic contributions but also experience the power of collaboration—just like a jazz band working in harmony!
With this engaging project, students not only learn about Romare Bearden’s artistic contributions but also experience the power of collaboration—just like a jazz band working in harmony!
You can’t get a much easier way to make DIY Snowman Christmas cards than by starting with stickers. They make the job of drawing on top of them so easy! This idea for DIY Snowman Christmas cards comes from a previous class that focused on art trading cards. That class worked with repeating an idea…
GRAB YOUR PDF KUMIHIMO ART LESSON >> Inside you’ll find an easy, step-by-step how to make a Kumihimo braid lesson for grades 3–5 using a DIY cardboard disk. Grab it now! How to make a Kumihimo Braid Art Lesson Kumihimo braiding is one of my favorite ways to introduce fiber arts in grades 3–5 because…
Make a mural to commemorate the creativity of artist Joan Miro. This mural is compilation of some of his most famous paintings. This PDF download includes:
A low-prep, high-impact California map for kids collaborative mural your students will love coloring together. Perfect for Grades 2–5 and especially fun for 4th grade California history. You’ll get a meaningful display-ready project without the planning headache.
Explore how to paint like autistic artist Matthew Wong with our step-by-step guide. Discover his unique techniques and create your own masterpiece! Get Your Matthew Wong Painting Guide PDF >> How to Paint Like Autistic Artist Matthew Wong Art Lesson When students learn about artists who have taken a different approach of how they see…
This self portrait idea asks students to tell their story with just visual clues; i.e. a bracelet made in camp, mosquito bite from the lake, etc. Doodle Self Portrait More about Self Portrait Drawing Self-portrait projects are always a fun way for students to express themselves and learn more about one another. This project is…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial video for drawing like Georgia O’Keeffe. She painted nature in a way that showed not just what she saw, but how it made her feel. Now students who are studying this famous American artist have some help in learning how to draw like Georgia O’Keeffe. She covered a…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step for how to draw Spiderman Tutorial Video and a Spiderman Coloring Page. It features his very muscular looking body. Spiderman Drawing This tutorial shows students how to draw some basic muscle-y shapes and then connect them for a finished body. It will provide the silhouette that is needed and…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cactus and a Cactus Coloring Page. A bit of shading to make it look more dimensional. Drawing of a Cactus A basic saguaro cactus in a desert landscape is one of my favorite things to draw. Here are just a few reasons why:…
Make your own large scale Andy Warhol Christmas Tree Art.
GRAB YOUR BABY YODA ART LESSON >> Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Baby Yoda and a Baby Yoda Coloring Page. The simple shapes make him easy for all ages to draw. Draw Baby Yoda Who is Baby Yoda? This little guy has been dubbed Baby Yoda, and is the apparent…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Unicorn Head and a Unicorn Head Coloring Page. Click on any image below to jump to that project. Unicorn Head Drawing Project More about Unicorns If your students are fascinated by unicorns, but drawing the entire body is getting them a bit frustrated,…
What can you make from popsicle sticks? 9 Easy Ideas… 1. Jumbo Craft Stick Crate There’s a reason why the internet is full of popsicle stick craft ideas. They are plentiful, cheap as can be, and easy to assemble (when using the right tools). One of my favorite popsicle stick creations is this little crate…
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw Martin Luther King Jr. and a Martin Luther King Jr. Coloring Page. Drawing of Martin Luther King, Jr. This how to draw Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. tutorial is designed to be simple enough for younger elementary students, but still keep the interest of…
Celebrate the Gee’s Bend quiltmakers with a meaningful, low-prep mural your students will love. Kids color bold patterns, then watch their pages become one powerful quilt-inspired display. You’ll feel calm, prepared, and proud — while your classroom builds community through art + history.
Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Bat Tutorial Video and a Bat Coloring Page. If students are going to learn how to draw a bat, it helps to have them in one of their most natural positions — hanging from their feet. They’ve developed the ability to kind of…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Daffodil and a Daffodil Coloring Page. The sunny yellow buttercup color will brighten any day. Drawing of a Daffodil Who needs to draw the same flower shapes again and again when you can make these daffodils, or buttercups? The simple cup shape and…
GRAB YOUR BOWSER ART LESSON >> Learn how to draw Bowser with this step-by-step lesson for grades 4–5. Includes video + PDF. Perfect for crayon cartoon drawing practice. Bowser Drawing Art Lesson This Bowser drawing lesson tends to be a hit because it taps into something kids already care about, while still giving you a…
Bring history to life with a Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad map mural your class colors together. Includes templates for 9, 25, or 36 students plus slides and teacher notes—so you can teach meaningfully and decorate your hallway without the late-night prep.