How do I Disguise a Turkey? Thanksgiving art projects for kids tend to be a lot of the same ol', same ol'. Tissue paper rolls dressed up with construction paper turkey feathers. ... Read More
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Fall Leaf Art Project for Elementary
Fall leaves are so beautiful this time of year. They're mini pieces of artwork hung loosely from trees that, when called upon by nature, cascade to Earth. They're the perfect ... Read More
Halloween Art Project: Design a Witch Hat
Is there Room on the Broom? I find that a Halloween art project can be a whole lot of coloring, cutting, gluing, and assembling of parts. In other words, it's a ... Read More
Day of the Dead Art Project
What is Day of the Dead? Day of the Dead (Dia de los Muertos) is a Mexican holiday celebrated every November 1st and 2nd. It corresponds with All Souls and All Saints ... Read More
Romero Britto Pop Art Owls
Have you seen any of Romero Britto's Pop Art owl paintings? Each is made of brightly colored patterns like polka dots, stripes, and chevrons. And, each is contoured in thick ... Read More
Halloween Art Projects for Kids: Design a Pumpkin
Planning Halloween art projects for kids doesn't have to be so time-consuming in terms of prep work, set up, and clean up. I talk to a great deal of general education teachers ... Read More
Pencil Art Project for Elementary Kids
One of my favorite elementary back to school art projects is designing a pencil. I mean, what says 'back to school' more than a pencil, right? Chunky pencils. Skinny pencils. ... Read More
Growth Mindset in Art Education
After 17 years of teaching art and listening to students put themselves down for not having enough "talent," I decided to employ a growth mindset in art this upcoming school ... Read More
The Dot Book Bulletin Board Ideas
The Dot book by Peter H. Reynolds is my favorite way to kick off a year of art with my kindergarteners. Not just because September 15th is International Dot Day, but ... Read More
Bulletin Board Ideas for Back to School
Bulletin board ideas for back to school got you down? I'm that teacher. You know, the one. I plan everything for the start of the school year before the year ends so I can ... Read More
Clipart in The Classroom: Why Teachers Should Use It
Clipart is a great timesaver for busy art teachers inundated with the daily grind of teaching. I use clip art in my own art room in many ways. And I think it has more advantages ... Read More
Wayne Thiebaud Art Project
Wayne Thiebaud Art Project Ahhhh, group activities, like this Wayne Thiebaud art project. You either love 'em or you hate 'em. I'll be honest. I find that the younger ... Read More
