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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Candy Pop Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

My students always have fun with this Candy Pop Art Lesson. Here’s why they love it and how I teach it. Why Students Love the Candy Pop Art Lesson Who doesn’t love candy? I think the subject matter has a lot to do with the allure of this lesson. I have taught this lesson with […]

Clay Bobblehead: A Student Favorite

Here’s how I teach a clay bobblehead art lesson and why my students love it. Students love this lesson because it gives them the creative freedom to create a sculpture that relates to them and is something they want to keep. My students have created everything from Bob Ross to Minecraft ducks. The freedom of […]

Neurographic Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

Here’s how I teach a Neurographic art lesson and why I think my students enjoy it. Why Students Love Neurographic Art This artwork allows students to become relaxed, calm and enter a meditative state. I have noticed this lesson reduces stress and creates an overall sense of well-being. I find that my students especially enjoy […]

Scratchboard Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

Whenever I teach a scratchboard art lesson, it is always one of my students’ favorites. Here’s why they love it and how I teach it. Why students love the scratchboard art lesson One of the biggest reasons my students like this lesson is because it is something they cannot do at home. Some students have […]

Dragon Eye Art Lesson: A Student Favorite

The Dragon Eye art lesson has been a constant student favorite in my art room for a while now. It has an exciting subject matter, fun medium and plenty of room for personal expression and creativity! Here’s why I think students like it so much and how I teach it. What the Students Learn The […]