Candy Shoe Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

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

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

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. About Me Agamograph Name and Self Portrait This sunglasses self […]

Stitching Creativity: How to Teach Sewing to Art Students

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

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 […]

Spring Art Lesson Ideas

Here are some spring art lesson ideas to add some color to your lessons and create a colorful spring display for your school. These ideas are all inspired by artists you can find in art history books, as well as the artists currently making history. Elementary-geared lessons are first, with ideas for older students at […]

Culture Jars Art Lesson: How to Celebrate Cultural Heritage

I created this culture jars art lesson for an ‘Art and World Cultures’ class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. This lesson is the perfect way to showcase each individual students’ celebrations, traditional food and meals, customs and beliefs. Here’s how I teach and display it. Lesson […]

Lunar New Year Art Lesson Ideas

Lunar New Year art lessons are a great way to celebrate the excitement of Chinese New Year. Here are some of my favorites. I also include three versions of dragon eye lessons since dragons are considered great symbols of luck, power, and prosperity in Chinese culture and Dragon Dances are often an important part of […]

Gingerbread House Art Lesson: A Holiday Favorite

I teach a Gingerbread House Art Project every year, not just because it’s festive and my students love it but because it’s a great way to teach them 2-point perspective drawing skills. Although the process can be tricky for some students, my students love the outcome of this lesson and are very proud of their […]

Collaborative Art Ideas

Here are a few collaborative art ideas for when your students need a change of pace. For example, after a long lesson or a project that requires a lot of focus and concentration, a collaborative lesson is a perfect reset. They give students a chance to think quickly, be creative, and most of all – […]