Simple Emergency Art Sub Plans

Making emergency art sub plans is never fun. But if you plan ahead, you can be prepared when the time comes. I have learned that simplicity is best. The tips below will help you create emergency sub plans for all your classes in very little time, with very little effort. Start your emergency art sub […]

How to Make Polymer Clay Dragon Eyes

For the past few years I have taught an oil pastel dragon eye lesson to my 6th grade students. My kiddos always love the lesson so much that this year, I decided to add a polymer clay dragon eyes lesson. I ordered the supplies from Amazon and created some dragon eyes of my own. I […]

Black History Month Art Lesson Ideas

February is Black History Month, which is a perfect time to celebrate the many influential black artists of the past and present. Here are some Black History Month art ideas. These are some of my favorite black artists with a brief introduction of their work and suggestions for art lessons inspired by them. Elementary-geared lessons […]

How to Teach Grid Drawing Technique

Knowing how to teach grid drawing is important for the development of our young artists. It is an excellent way to teach proportion and scale. In my opinion it is one of the best ways to enlarge an image with accurate proportions. With that being said, it can be daunting and exhausting to teach for […]

How I Survive Clay Day: Tips on How to Teach Clay Art

How to teach clay is a common question I get. Clay day is often the one art day kids have waited for all year. Kids ask me all the time, when are we having clay day? With all that hype and excitement, you want to feel prepared and have the best lessons and experience for […]

Holiday Art Lessons With Educational Value

Holiday art lessons are always fun to plan. But I am also supposed to teach curriculum, standards, elements and principles of design, and art history. It is possible to squeeze everything in and still keep the holiday spirit! Here is how I combined holiday festivity with educational value to create a collection of holiday art […]