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
Winter Snow Globes
Why not create a Winter Wonderland inspired by Vincent Van Gogh and his beautiful painting The Starry Night? Happy Creating!
Woodland Wonders: Bear
Struggle with drawing or painting animals? Love to incorporate habitats and animal characteristics? This directed drawing/painting bear project is perfect for you. Why not have your students create a fun bear while learning helpful information about them? This packet includes step by step colorful photos and background information about bears. A directed drawing handout isRead More
Woodland Wonders: Deer
Struggle with drawing or painting animals? Love to incorporate habitats and animal characteristics? This directed drawing/painting deer project is perfect for you. Why not have your students create a fun deer while learning helpful information about them? This packet includes step by step colorful photos and background information about deer. A directed drawing handout isRead More
Woodland Animals: Moose
My students created these adorable little creatures from the winter woods. Not sure about you, but many of my students love to paint but have a hard time first drawing their ideas. I have noticed when I do directed drawings they really get excited and their confidence skyrockets. Yep, I know what you are thinking.Read More
8 Classic Painting Techniques from The Masters to Teach Today
This was an interview I did a few years ago with the Jessica Balsley from the Art of Education. It pretty much sums up my teaching style and how I create my lessons. When it comes to teaching “The Masters” most of us resort to sharing their most popular work, doing a quick project andRead More
Nature Study: Tree Trunk Slices
My students love creating the wood slices! Why you ask? Because each one represented the age of the child. Students delighted in mixing up shades of brown. Brown is such a neutral color but when 7 and 8 years old are mixing up new shades the delight exploded right off the paper. Each one ofRead More
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