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, […]

Tim Burton Snowman: A Student Favorite Winter Art Lesson

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

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

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 […]