
How to Make A Pinch Pot
The first step in clay art is learning how to make a pinch pot. As a veteran art teacher, over the years I have assisted and taught my students to

The first step in clay art is learning how to make a pinch pot. As a veteran art teacher, over the years I have assisted and taught my students to

I started creating art worksheets for my students for many reasons. Surprisingly, they interest my students and keep them engaged. I will be the first to admit I want students

The following Christmas ornament ideas require cheap supplies and can be created by kids of all ages. They use minimal materials, and do not require glitter. A couple of the

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

Every art teacher probably feels like they could use more money for supplies, right? Here are 8 art teacher fundraiser ideas I’ve used that have raised the most money for

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

I learned many of my best methods for how to teach painting when I had an art room without a sink and when I was teaching on a cart. This

It’s no surprise to me that my students love the food truck art lesson. It has a lot of fun elements to it and a lot of educational benefits as

One of my students’ favorite art projects is a Tim Burton art lesson I call “Spooky Selfies”. Often students are self-conscious or extra critical when asked to draw a self-portrait

Hispanic Heritage History Month art lessons are a great way to celebrate the many influential Hispanic artists of the past and present. Here are 11 Hispanic artists I have introduced
I’ve been teaching art for over 20 years and I love it!
I have taught every grade from kindergarten to high school. This site features art education articles with art resources and ideas as well as art lesson ideas for all ages. My goal is to allow students to explore a variety of art materials, discover different genres and styles, and most importantly, have FUN!
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