Lesson Ideas
Mar 9, 2023
Animal Rescue Art Show | Teaching "Art Making For Others"
This was one of my absolute favorite, most beautiful and meaningful art projects I have ever done! As a dog love and rescue advocate, to be able to teach my students how to use their art to inspire change and hope to help others has been the most rewarding experience as a teacher. Click here to read about how my students created art for our local animal shelter that raised money and filled hearts!
Feb 1, 2023
Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Delicious Desserts Art Lesson
Let's create an art project inspired by the dessert art work of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Not only do students learn how to draw 3D shapes but they will learn how to use color combinations and knowledge of shading and light to create an oil pastel dessert still life that looks so good you want to eat it! This art lesson is so fun for students in upper elementary and middle school!
Nov 23, 2022
Scarf Selfie Winter Art Lesson!
Meet one of your new favorite art lessons for kids! Students will create a scarf selfie (or "scarfie") art project with a focus on line, shape and pattern all will using one of the most fun art techniques called scratch art. This lesson is perfect for elementary students of all ages and can be modified and adjusted with ease.
Oct 1, 2022
Watercolor Cityscape Art Lesson
If you're looking for a great lesson to start the year off with your elementary school students, I've got the perfect art project for you! WIth a focus on line, shape, unity, and repetition this watercolor cityscape lesson is great for all ages.
Sep 6, 2022
How to Make Sensory Bottles for Adapted Art
Creating sensory bottles is one of the best projects to do at the start of the year in adapted art class. Here are the easy steps you can follow to create sensory bottles with your students.
Aug 30, 2022
8 Tips For Teaching Self Portrait Lessons To Elementary Students
If you're looking for a few tips and tricks when teaching self portraits, look no further! In this blog you will find 8 of my top tips to help you implement best practices into your next self portrait art lesson.
Mar 21, 2022
10 Must-Have Books that Inspire Creativity!
If you've been following me for a while on Instagram, you know that I am a crazy Children's lit lover! How many pictu...
Jan 21, 2022
5 Cardboard Creations Your Kids Will Love
5 fun and engaging cardboard project ideas that will have kids of all ages excited to create!
Jan 16, 2022
Cardboard Alligators
Are you a sucker for a recycled art project like me? If so well then you’re in the right place! I am so...
Dec 19, 2021
Home For the Holidays Art Lesson
My students have been on a BIG winter homes kick per our last Winter Village lesson. So I decided to en...
Dec 1, 2021
Charming Winter Village Drawings
Have I mentioned lately that I am obsessed with all things charming and cozy?? Oh I haven’t? Well let m...
Nov 4, 2021
Botanical Plexiglass Painting
Is there anything more satisfying than painting on glass or plastic? I think not! That’s why plexiglass...