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 […]
Christmas Art Ideas
I love the Holiday season and love coming up with new Christmas Art Ideas! That is why I have created some fun holiday inspired art lessons that build on skills, have educational content, and are inspired by well-known artists. There are lessons for everyone, from simple crayon resist ornaments for Kindergarten all the way to […]
Fall Art Lesson Ideas
A fall themed art display looks festive and always excites my students so here’s some fall art lesson ideas to get everyone thinking about leaves, apples, pumpkins, and of course, Halloween! These fall art projects include cute monsters, colorful leaves and even witches, all while teaching about an artist, an art concept or introducing an […]
