I have been doing this project for years with my students, and every year my students say how much they love this project. The simple set up and bright colors excite them. When they realize there is a “rhythm” to weaving, I hear so many of my students say how relaxing weaving is to them.Read More
Bird Nests
Spring is one of my favorite seasons to celebrate. What is not to love? I find the beautiful flowers starting to bloom and green grass exploding with color, gives my soul a fresh start for the year. A highlight of spring is when the birds are chirping. I love finding adorable nests in our treesRead More
Clay Hearts and Rainbows
I remember when I was in elementary school and how much I loved rainbows, hearts and shooting stars. Hello Kitty was my go to for inspiration. Everything was colorful and happy. I look back at those fond childhood memories and put those feelings of joy into my projects. This project is inspired from such greatRead More
Grant Wood: Down on the Farm
Do your students love creating mixed media projects? Tempera paint, painted paper, and oil pastels layered upon each other is always a class favorite. We looked at the various landscapes created by the American artist, Grant Wood. He is the artist that is well known for his painting titled American Gothic. Down on the FarmRead More
Monet: Reflections on the Seine River
Monet was known for his “plein air” paintings. Plein Air is french for “in the open air” and represents when an artist sketches or paints outdoors, as opposed to in a studio. Creating outdoors was possible by the invention of painting tubes and helped the artist record accurate impressions of a changing moment. My youngerRead More
Sun With Rays
The sun will come out! Do you need to reintroduce a warm and cool concept in a colorful way? Here is a fun lesson that incorporates line and color. My students really enjoy creating these adorable suns. Here Is What You Will Need: Adding the Lines With a sharpie, create lines toRead More
Monet’s Home and Garden
Students are always intrigued by the Masters of Art, such as the artist Claude Monet. This lesson is a great start when developing a Monet Thematic Unit or just creating a fun piece of architecture and landscape. Create a home and garden inspired by Monet’s very own home and garden at Giverny. This project allowsRead More
Valentine’s Day Owls
To celebrate Valentine’s Day my 3rd grade students created these fun, colorful owls. Supplies needed: Sulphite drawing paper Oil Pastels or Crayons Watercolors, Brush and Water Painted Paper or Wood Printed Paper Glue, Scissors and Pencil Here are simple details: Draw the Owl Using a pencil, draw the body, making sure to fill the paper.Read More
Tempera Paints for Kids
I am constantly asked about what paints I use in my art classroom studio. I have tried many paints over the years. To be honest, some are just not as great as others. If you want bold bright colors then I suggest a good premium tempera. A good tempera is opaque and covers theRead More
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