Earlier this year, my co-worker Jayne found the idea to make a collaborative school-wide paper mural based on the artwork of Thank YouX. The idea for a student mural originally came from Jenell Novello and you can see the lesson plan write-up on Artsonia. She also so generously provided the lesson plan and templates on Google docs. Thank You X got his name by accident. In 2009 Andy Warhol’s spray painted portrait was spotted on a city street in L.A.. … Read more... →
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
I LOVE these flowers!!! I also think this may be my new favorite art lesson to teach! 2nd Graders did such a fabulous job creating them– SO proud of their work!! Step-by-step directions with…
Integrate art and literacy with no prep or background knowledge with step by step tutorials for art history and art around the world!
For this self-portrait project, 4th graders learned all about Italian artist Modigliani. I was actually not familiar with this artist until starting my teaching job at EDS and found an old print w…
What I love about this styrofoam printmaking process is the super small materials list and the fact that the results are so sophisticated.
Get to know the creator of the famous 'Blue Dog' with these Gorgeous George Rodrigue Art Projects for Kids, just in time for the artist's birthday!
This is a challenging 5th grade Pop Art project for art teachers wanting to infuse literacy into their art lessons. Reinforce onomatopoeia words by studying Andy Warhol's prints and Roy Lichtenstein's comic strip artwork with benday dots. Combine collage, printmaking, and hand lettering techniques into one art lesson!
O'Keeffe's paintings make great inspiration for kids' art projects, so let's check out 10 of the best Georgia O'Keeffe projects for kids!
I made these altered rolodex art cards for my DIY Stamp & Die Storage boxes! I wanted to put them all in one place for ideas and inspiration in your artwork!
This paper strip process art project is easy to set up and reinforces important preschool skills. And the little artists love it!
These Henri Rousseau Art Projects for Kids help us learn more about the artist's work, his love for jungles and lessons from his life - about never giving up!
Students love creating cave art paintings! Lots of art materials are used for this layered project. I like to have my students create these projects at the beginning of the year to build their conf…
Wondering how can I be creative with God? Let's discover your God given creativity in Bible Art lessons for the heART with art. You are unique to God.
Middle School students will love this pop art lesson that focuses on the principle of movement. It also makes a great abstract portrait that is frame-able!
Integrate art and literacy with no prep or background knowledge with step by step tutorials for art history and art around the world!
Create your own artistic interpretations of famous artists' work with these Famous Artists Crafts for Kids!
Learn how to make a kaleidoscope in this fun STEM/science activity and craft for kids. It’s such a fun way to explore light, reflections, and symmetry! Follow our Science for Kids Pinterest board! *This post was originally published 2/2/16 and has since been updated. Last week I made these super fun kaleidoscopes with my …
Toutes les années, j’ai pris l’habitude de faire réaliser aux enfants une décoration que j’appose au-dessus du porte-manteaux de chaque élève. C’est l’illustration d’un atelier qui dépend d’une par…
This splat art is a fun way to help kids explore science through art. Take the splat painting outside for even more creative possibilities.
One of my students' favorites is a Tim Burton art lesson I call "Spooky Selfies". It yields excellent results and works for almost all ages.
Everyone will love these Keith Haring Art Projects for Kids, inspired by the famous American artist's work, philosophies and colorful life!
Everyone will love these Renoir art projects for kids that teach us about the famous Impressionist painter from France - Pierre-Auguste Renoir!
Wondering how can I be creative with God? Let's discover your God given creativity in Bible Art lessons for the heART with art. You are unique to God.
Looking for a mindfulness group art activity? Your students will love this artistic expression of emotion after practicing a grounding technique!
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Learn more about Van Gogh's turbulent (some say tragic) life and how it helped him create some world-famous art.
Everyone will love these Renoir art projects for kids that teach us about the famous Impressionist painter from France - Pierre-Auguste Renoir!
The master of metallics, Klimt loved painting with gold leaf & patterns. Let's learn more about this artist with some Gustav Klimt Art Projects for Kids!
Learn more about this Matisse inspired cut-out art project. See how I incorporated the element of chance using an Henri Matisse roll-a-dice game to create an art lesson focused on color theory & shape. Find out the new twist I put on this tired old collage project that excited everyone!
FUN-to-make Starry Night Art Project for kids based on famous artists that uses a fun aluminim foil technique to explore Van Gogh! .
Our exploration of Art History at a preschool-level! And there's plenty for grown ups to learn and enjoy too!
"The healthiest form of projection is art" ~ Fritz Perls Here is a popular internet list of art therapy activities originally posted up in 2011 by the Nursing School Blog. I have since taken over the list and I consistently research current links that reflect the most inspiring art therapy...
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Great to use when discussing Romero Britto or talking about patterns in art.
Explore Frida Kahlo with toddlers and preschoolers through art, books, and fine motor activities. Kids will love this simple art lesson, and you will love incorporating history and reading into a simple craft.
These Henri Rousseau Art Projects for Kids help us learn more about the artist's work, his love for jungles and lessons from his life - about never giving up!
