Haunted House Art: A Student Favorite Halloween Art Lesson

I have taught this Haunted House art lesson to my middle school students many times and it is always a FAVORITE! They love it because it has lots of room for creativity, students love drawing architecture and the subject matter is festive and exciting for all. Haunted House Lesson Objective  This is a wonderful mixed […]

How to Make Acetate Portraits

Here are some tips and tricks to teach acetate portraits. Students enjoy this art project because the end results look like them and it builds self-confidence. They also like the additional background painting because it is open to creative problem solving and exposure to a variety of mediums. What are Acetate Portraits? An acetate portrait […]

Space Art Lesson Ideas

Here are some of my favorite Space Art lessons. Space can be a tricky concept for students to grasp but these are projects make it as simple as possible. My elementary-geared ideas are first, with a few ideas for grades 5+ at the end. Easy Space Collage This easy collage lesson is the perfect introduction […]

Paper Chain Art Project: Collaborative Art Lesson for All Ages

The Paper Chain Art Project is such a fun collaborative art lesson for kids of all ages. I have taught this lesson to 2 different age groups and here is how I adapt it for different age groups. Why Students Love It Students enjoy working together in teams and with their friends while establishing a […]

Shape Art Lesson Ideas

Here are some of my favorite Shape Art lessons. Teaching the elements of art is important at any age, but especially with younger students learning the basics of art. My elementary-geared ideas are first, with a few ideas for grades 5+ at the end. Chalk shapes This is a great lesson for kindergarten artists. I […]

How to Teach Repousse Art and Metal Tooling

Here are some tips and tricks to teach repousse art and metal tooling to kids in a way that’s safe, engaging, and rewarding. Metal tooling and repousse are fascinating techniques that involve shaping and decorating thin sheets of metal. These ancient arts can be a wonderful introduction to relief sculpture for young artists. Metal Tooling […]

Easter Art Lesson Ideas

Are you looking to create a colorful Easter display for your school with some new Easter Art Lesson Ideas? I have created 6 elementary, artist-inspired Easter art lessons. This is an easy way to make a connection to art history, as well as teach new art techniques and learn new art vocabulary. Here are my […]

Line Art Lesson Ideas: Elements of Art Projects

Here are some of my favorite Line Art lesson ideas. Teaching the elements of art is important at any age, but especially with younger students learning the basics of art. My elementary-geared ideas are first, with a couple ideas for grades 5+ at the end. Happy Lines This is a perfect lesson for Kindergarten or […]

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

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, […]