Bookmaking has become a popular educational tool. My favorite type of book is the accordion book because they are relatively easy to make and don’t require a lot of materials.
Is anybody ever really ready for Back to School time? Each year as the fun and freedom of summer vacation winds down, I make a list of simple and manageable
50 Free Short Art Activities I have compiled a list of 50 free short art activities. These are my favorite and most engaging activities I have used over the past
Here’s how to make art awards for students. I have found that giving awards to my art students is a great way to build relationships. I also create an awards
My student’s always love the Graffiti Name Art Lesson. Maybe it’s the chance to express their interests, maybe it’s because they love learning about different lettering styles. Either way, here’s
Bell ringer, bell work or do now are all essentially the same thing. Bell work is a short activity that students can complete independently and quietly after the bell rings.
I recently did a Surrealism art lesson with my students for the first time and was surprised by how much they liked it. It’s often interesting which lessons students like,
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
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,
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.
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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