One of my favorite units to teach is Dia de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. Dia de los Muertos introduces students to the colorful world of this happy celebration that honors deceased relatives. Children learn about the traditional celebration, common in Mexico and parts of the United States, that is celebrated on NovemberRead More
Dia de los Muertos Paper Skeletons
In many areas of Mexico, the Day of the Dead celebrations are the most important celebration of the year. This colorful celebration invites the souls of the dead to visit this world and make them feel welcomed and cherished. It is not a celebration of sadness but a time of happiness to remember loved ones.Read More
Vivid, Vibrant Van Gogh: A Fall Thematic Bundle
Vivid, Vibrant Van Gogh: A Fall bundle introduces children to the wonderful world of Van Gogh. Using his beautiful paintings as inspiration to understand the artist’s painting style, children create their own paintings inspired by Van Gogh’s famous artwork. These lessons are perfect examples of incorporating art history with basic art supplies to create theRead More
Lines and Landscapes
One of our learning objectives is studying Lines and the Elements of Art. I wanted a simple line project that incorporated many different types of lines while also reinforcing landscapes, the other big learning objective in art. We examined various lines, how to create them, and I created a simple handout for the students toRead More
The Seeds of the Milkweed
On our latest family camping trip in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, we came across some Monarch Butterflies which were floating above some tall, purple flowers known as milkweed plants. Did you know August is Monarch Butterfly Migration month in Michigan? These butterflies make the journey from the central Upper Peninsula of Michigan all theRead More
Painted Paper Art’s Full Color K-12 Art Teacher Planner
Painted Paper Art’s Full Color K-12 Art Teacher Planner – Just Download and Print or Save Digitally! After creating the Art Teacher planner last year in a black and white format, I wanted to create a color version as well. Most planners out there are not tailored to us art teachers. I mean, who hasRead More
Welcome to the Art Studio ~ Studio Habits of Mind
Are you struggling to promote an atmosphere for kids to develop art skills while creating beautiful masterpieces? Join me as I introduce … I am always reflecting on how I can inspire my little artists. I want a safe place for them to explore and express ideas AND where everyone is accepted. I also wantRead More
Take You Home
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Clay Flower Bouquets
Model Magic air dry clay and painted paper make for a stunning art project that my students absolutely love. Have fun creating these mixed media pieces of art inspired by the fabulous artwork of Vincent Van Gogh. Inspiration: Supplies Needed: • 8″ x 8″ piece of cardboard • Tempera paintRead More
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