Box of Chocolates Art Lesson: A Student Favorite Valentine Art Project

I have taught this Box of Chocolates art lesson several times and my students are always eager to experiment with oil pastels to create their very own box of chocolates. This is one of those art lessons other students see being created and they want to make one too. The best thing about this lesson […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]