Most Inspiring Book of 2017
My favorite books this year have not been books about teaching art to kids, or even books about ART at all. But they are relevant to teachers and parents…. and everyone, really. The three books I’ll be...
View Article“Collage Who You Are” Self-Portrait
For centuries, artists have created self-portraits to give others a glimpse into who they are. Since our likes and dislikes, personalities, hobbies, and skills all contribute to making us interesting...
View ArticleThe Art of Blackout Poetry
Have you discovered Blackout Poetry yet? It’s equally fun for kids and adults and you probably have all you need to do it without buying a thing! Blackout Poetry is a form of “found poetry” where you...
View ArticleEasy Father’s Day Cards with Style!
Are these the cutest Father’s Day cards, or what??! My friend, Kindergarten teacher Lori Dueck, shared this project with me years ago and I was amazed by how adorable every finished card turned out! A...
View ArticleSurrealistic Collage Inspired by Rene Magritte
Maybe you’ve seen the famous painting of a man dressed in a suit and bowler hat, with a green apple in front of his face. Or the painting of an apple with the French words, “Ceci n’est pas une pomme”...
View ArticleCrayon Resist Snowflakes with Watercolor
One of the many fun ways to combine art and science is by making crayon resist snowflakes with watercolor. Students as young as kindergarten love learning how to draw snowflakes. And it’s even more fun...
View ArticleSelf-Portraits for the 100th Day of School
Celebrate the 100th Day of School with this fun project for Kindergarten! Have kids draw what they look like today and what they think they’ll look like in 100 years. As you can see, the results will...
View Article4 Keys to Success with School Auction Art Projects
School auction art projects are an ideal way to get students involved in your next school-wide fundraiser! School auction art projects help your art program to thrive With all the funding cuts in...
View ArticleMake a Foil Cross Project Inspired by Haitian Metal Art
What is Haitian Metal Art? Haitian metal art is recognized worldwide as a creative, unique art form. It’s made from recycled oil drums, which the artists open up, pound flat, and cut into metal...
View ArticleNature Collage Card Inspired by the Art of Haiti
You can learn a lot about a culture from its art! When I visited Haiti, I learned that the Haitian people are both resilient and resourceful. Their resourcefulness is very evident in their art. One...
View ArticleButterfly Art for Kids with Watercolor & Oil Pastel Resist
Combine art with science when you teach kids to paint their own symmetrical butterfly using oil pastels and watercolor paint. Related posts: Butterfly Symmetry with Crayon Resist Crayon Resist Easter...
View ArticleArt in the Style of Andy Warhol – 4 Ways
Making art in the style of Andy Warhol is fun to do, because his style is so recognizable and easy to imitate. Here are 4 ways to create your own art inspired by Andy Warhol. Related posts: How to Make...
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