Scarecrows are always a favorite for children to create during the Autumn months. This project is one that we repeat as my little artists love drawing their scarecrow and adding a fun landscape. Did you know the first recorded scarecrow was by the Egyptians to protect their wheat fields from flocks of birds. During medievalRead More
The Pumpkin Farm
Inspirational Background Cool air, crunchy leaves and bright orange pumpkins is the highlight of October for my students. Field trips to the nearby farms to pick pumpkins is a fall favorite. We discussed what is found at a pumpkin farm. Here are a couple photos of our local farms and their produce. Here is whatRead More
Favorite Art Supplies
I am often asked from folks what are my favorite art supplies. Over the years I have ordered some art materials that were complete flops and some that were totally amazing. Listed below are my favorite. go-to materials. Keep creating beautiful Mini Masterpieces!
Magical Pumpkin Carriage
Once upon a time……I needed to have a project for my 3rd grade artists( which contained mostly boys). I created this lesson thinking they might really enjoy it but when I told them of the project, I heard some moans and groans. I thought to myself, now what am I going to do…. After IRead More
Travel the World of Art: India
The Art of India Bundle introduces students to the rich patterns and decorative icons of India. Children will learn about the traditional artwork that is common in the colorful, country of India. This bundle contains 6 full color step by step lessons that include: Baskets of Marigolds, Festive Elephants, Madhubani Fish Paintings, Peacocks, Sacred CowsRead More
Monet’s Mixed Media Boats
Inspiration Monet loved the Seine River and boats, especially sailboats. Create your own Monet inspired sailboat painting in this lesson, using tempera paint, painted paper, and oil pastels. This lesson also incorporates the use of geometric shapes to complete a stunning, colorful composition. Included in this 24-page pdf: Step by step directions with full-color photosRead More
Under the Sea: Submarines
First, students looked at shapes that form a sub. Oval and Semi-circle. Directions: To create the oval shape of the sub we used small paper plates and traced around the plate to create the front and backend of the submarine. Next we created the top and bottom by connecting the curved edges with 2 straightRead More
Picasso’s Coastal Town by the Sea
Cannes, France was a small fishing village, barely noticeable compared to other small towns along the Mediterranean Coast. By 1940, the town became a large tourist resort attracting the rich and famous, who would dock their large yachts in the bay when visiting. Notice the Palm Trees that line the bay along with all sailboatsRead More
Nature Study: Barns
Do you love seeing a bright red barn proudly standing out in a field? I sure do! These farm buildings are used for various storage purposes. They are used to house livestock, such as cows, horses, pigs, and sheep; as well as food for the animals. The red barn has been a classic symbol ofRead More
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