Art Education Resources, Tips and Tricks and Art Lesson Ideas

How to Teach Stippling

Stippling is a great way for students to learn texture, shading and most of all, patience; so here’s some ideas for how to teach stippling to your art students. Introduce Stippling First, I explain that stippling is a technique where artists use small dots of ink, pencil or paint to create shading and texture. I […]

Black Artist Inspired Art Ideas

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With so many influential Black artists to draw inspiration from, here are some more of my favorite Black Artist inspired art ideas. These are great for Black History Month or any time of year. I also have a Black History Month Art Ideas post too, so check that out as well. Elementary-geared lessons are first, […]

Tim Burton Snowman: A Student Favorite Winter Art Lesson

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I have taught this Tim Burton Snowman lesson to upper elementary through 8th grade students and it is always a FAVORITE! I would imagine high school kiddos might like a quick drawing lesson too. This lesson is a favorite because it has room for creativity, students love to practice creating values with drawing pencils and […]

Winter Art Ideas

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Looking for some fun winter art ideas? Here’s some winter art lesson ideas for all ages that celebrate the cozy, colorful winter months! Happy Polar Bear This is my favorite winter Kindergarten art lesson. By this time in the school year, Kindergarten students are better with a simple guided drawing activity. My students draw a […]

Non-Clay Sculpture Lessons: 10 Sculpture Ideas Without Clay

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Here is a list of my top 10 non-clay sculpture lessons for upper elementary through high school. Each includes a short description of each lesson and what students learn. In addition, I have listed them from easiest to more challenging and provided links for more information. 1. Food Truck Students love to build, create sculptures […]

Candy Shoe Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

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This candy shoe art lesson is one of my students’ favorites. Here’s why they love it and how I teach it. Why Students Love It I think my students love this lesson because it involves two things they are interested in, candy and shoes. This is a low risk, high reward project that doesn’t require […]

Halloween Art Ideas

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With Halloween being one my students’ favorite times of year, I am always coming up with new Halloween art ideas. I have taught Halloween lessons including cute monsters, witches, haunted houses, spooky cats and pumpkins all while still teaching students new art vocabulary or introducing them to new art techniques. Here are some of my […]

Name Art Lesson Ideas for Back to School

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I love starting the school year with a name art lesson. It helps learn kids’ names and kick start the creativity for the year. Here’s some of my favorite name art lessons that also incorporate a variety of artistic skills, art history and self expression. Graffiti Name Both boys and girls love this graffiti name […]

Stitching Creativity: How to Teach Sewing to Art Students

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Here’s some ideas for how to teach sewing to art students. Sewing is a skill that fosters creativity, patience, and attention to detail. Teaching sewing to art students can be a rewarding experience that introduces them to the world of textiles and encourages their artistic expression. I will share how to effectively teach three sewing […]

Alma Thomas Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

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This is how I teach an Alma Thomas art lesson and why my students love it. What the Students Learn My students love how colorful the paintings of Alma Thomas are and the happiness she conveys with her bright color palette. In this lesson, students analyze and critique her work and also learn about her […]

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