Kids art class ideas

36 Elementary Art Lessons for Kids - one for every week of the school year! Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, scout leaders, and parents!

I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word

DIY Yarn Art | Easy Tactile Canvas 'Paintings': I've always liked simple, bold and colourful designs....and it just so happens I also have a rather large collection of yarns...so I thought I would combine the two! This Instructable shows you how I made a collection of mini artworks out of stretch…

Create your own artistic interpretations of famous artists' work with these Famous Artists Crafts for Kids!

Free Jellyfish art tutorial for kids and adults! This stunning jelly can be recreated with a few watercolors and a bit of clear glue. This mixed media art project creates lots of interesting textures and designs that are sure to delight your students.

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Our tween / teen class created these amazing contour flowers using india ink and acrylic. We wanted students to practice working on a very large scale, to create a contour drawing using gestural line work and motion, and to explore how to build up a painting layer by layer. We set up a fresh […]

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…