Marker painting can be a lot of fun if you know what tools and materials you need to get started. In this video tutorial, I'll walk you through how to select the most ... Read More
World Kindness Day Activity
I can't help but notice that the U.S. elections and World Kindness day happen less than a fortnight of each other. This holiday is observed in many countries throughout the world. ... Read More
Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids
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 ... Read More
Fall Leaf Art Project for Elementary
Fall leaves are so beautiful. They're mini pieces of artwork hung loosely from trees that, when called upon by nature, cascade to Earth. They're the perfect inspiration for an ... 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 job within a job for ... 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 Day.People ... 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
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 because it's ... 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 fully ... Read More
Wild Thing Art Project for Elementary
This wild thing art project came to life in the weirdest of ways. I was all set to teach an elementary lesson about African djembe drums when POOF! The whole lesson was gone ... Read More
Keith Haring Art Projects for 5th Grade
Without a doubt, kids love Pop Art! And, over the years, I've done different Keith Haring art projects with 5th grade to feed that beast. I even made a Roll a Haring game out of ... Read More
