Please consider supporting my friend’s drive to create two camps for kids in Haiti this summer. Scroll down for a free mural template to show my appreciation! Many years ago I had the wonderful fortune of traveling to Haiti to make art with children in and around the Port-au-Prince area. It was about a year…
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…
Teachers, what would you really love to see under your tree this Christmas season? Below are 12 ideas for those that would like to give you something other than the usual gift card, to show their appreciation for all you do. Easy Christmas Teacher Gift Ideas Are your classroom parents starting to ask about Christmas…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Truck with a Christmas Tree. The bright red and green colors always make a fun drawing. Truck with a Christmas Tree Drawing Students can mix some fun country images with their holidays when they learn how to draw a truck with a Christmas…
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. Drawing on a paper that is made to look like writing paper adds to the charm! Doodle Self Portrait More about Self Portrait Drawing Self portrait projects are always…
GRAB YOUR GOALS ART LESSON >> Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Goals Self Portrait Tutorial Video. There’s a bit of drawing, writing and goal-setting in this project. Goals Drawing Goals Drawing Ideas from Students Why Draw a Goal Self Portrait? Please note that my PDF tutorial does include…
Learn how to draw a bouquet of flowers with this easy step by step tutorial. A watering can makes a fun and colorful container. Finished Drawing of Bouquet of Flowers Drawing a bouquet of flowers is a fun spring project of course, but you can work a lot of Elements of Art lessons in this…
GRAB YOUR CARDINAL ART LESSON >> Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Cardinal Tutorial Video and Cardinal Coloring Pages. The red color makes a very pretty work of art. Making Cardinal Art If you need a fun winter project that has some built in color appeal, and honors the…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Bee. Those body parts a bit easier to remember if they are drawn from scratch. Bee Drawing You could have your students fill in labels on boring worksheets, OR you could have them learn how to draw a bee from scratch so they…
Here’s how to draw vegetables and include their root system at the same time. Make if fun by adding a worm or two and a butterfly! Vegetable Drawing for Kids Why Draw Vegetables? Drawing diagrams for plants, especially root-based vegetables, needn’t be dull and boring. In fact, they can make quite a colorful and beautiful…
Learn how to draw a fish head, and turn it into a colorful watercolor resist painting. Metallic markers add some extra shimmer. This easy fish painting tutorial illustrates how dynamic art can be when it is up close and and fills the paper. By focusing on just the head, there is so much more room…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for a Monet art project for kids. Watercolor paint and crayons can make some very pretty water lilies.Save More about Monet and his Water Lilies Claude Monet was a French artist in the late 1800s. He was one of the first who wanted to share more of the…
Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Sharpie Heart. Coloring on dry wax paper and then collaging the drawing to a canvas makes a super colorful work of art! Sharpie Hearts on Canvas When you need art for a special occasion, this Sharpie Heart project can really deliver because it…
Ask your students concentrate on their coloring skills by starting with a simple drawing project. Here are four easy ideas to work with, a house, flower, bird and monster. If you haven’t tried Crayola’s Color Sticks yet, you should. They cost a little more than crayons and pencil crayons, but NEVER need sharpening and last…
This easy Alphabet Art Project Painting for Kindergarten mixes art and writing. It’s perfect for young ones just learning the alphabet. Alphabet Art Use the Button below to download this Alphabet Template How to make this Alphabet Art Project This simple project works great for kinders and new artists as it just calls for tracing…
Explore 24+ STEAM art activities for elementary kids—drawing, painting, and hands-on projects that connect art with science, math, nature, and more. STEAM art activities for elementary art class STEAM art activities are one of the easiest ways to keep your art room creative and curriculum-connected—without adding more planning to your plate. Instead of hunting for…
Looking to integrate valuable curriculum lessons to your art time? Or add art elements into your classroom lessons? Then look no further than this collection of projects that cover a wide range of individual and collaborative projects!
Art teachers, are your friends and student’s parents hinting they would love to get you something meaningful this year? And is the question getting you stumped? Art Teacher Gift Ideas No worries! This guide is designed to let you know about all kinds of cool, creative gifts out there that have an “art teacher” vibe…
Here 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. Kindergarten Self Portraits on Canvas Kindergarten self portraits have a built in charm, with their wobbly lines and all, so why not make a special display by applying them to a stretched…
Tired of the same old Christmas crafts? Ready to decorate your classroom without the glitter explosion? These collaborative Christmas murals are here to save the day—and your prep time.