A Box of Crayons
Inspired by the book “The Crayon Box That Talked“, this lesson will show children that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Back to School
The first days and weeks of school can be exciting and terrifying, all at once.
Arming yourself with a nice selection of successful introductory art lessons, 15 minute fillers and “getting to know” you exercises can help ease you and your students into the school year.
Here we have listed our favorite back to school ideas, lessons and activities (including some helpful articles for both teachers and parents).
We hope you enjoy them!
A Drawing Adventure
Students will create drawings based on an imaginary journey. This is a great warm up activity or 15 minute end of class filler. It will get your students’ creative juices flowing!
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
A Unique Drawing Experience
Students (and teacher) will see how with just one set of directions, everyone in the classroom will come up with very unique works of abstract art.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Advanced Scribble Pictures
This lesson requires planning and problem solving, much like a math problem or science experiment. Students will see that scribbles can become much more.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Art Education, Why is it Important?
Reasons to support the argument for arts in the classroom.
Art Savers
Kids can roll up their work and slip it inside of these personalized tubes.
Art Supply Safety for Kids
Some art supplies and art activities can be unsafe unless caregivers follow simple guidelines for selecting and storing materials and teach children how to use them properly.
Avoid Extra Curricular Overload
Talent shows. Science projects. Homework. Dance class. Basketball practice. Violin recitals. Book reports. When is enough too much?
Back to School Bulletin Board Ideas
Here are five great bulletin board ideas designed to get your students involved in the fun!
Children and Art. They Go Together
Robert Beeching’s commentary on the importance of art in a child’s education.
Classroom Party Ideas
Have you been asked to be in charge of the next classroom party at your child’s school? No problem.
Creating the Mood of Creativity
I have found that even though making art is sometimes an active physical activity it doesn’t hurt to define the time or enhance the mood for creativity.
Creative Spaces for Kids
Here’s how to set up a creative space for your kids at home whether you have an entire room to spare or just the kitchen table, these tips are for you.
Fall Leaf Magic Marker Watercolors
Kids will use watercolor pencils or washable markers to create leaf-themed works of art.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
First Week of School Icebreakers
The first days and weeks of school can be exciting and terrifying, all at once. Arming yourself with a few “getting to know” you exercises can help ease you and your students into the next school year. Below we have listed some ideas contributed by you, our readers. If you have an Icebreaker Idea to share, visit our Contributor’s Page.
Happy Accident Painting
By working with ink, watercolor and wet paper, students will be forced to go with the flow as they create happy accident paintings.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Help Your Child Express Herself with Art
A young student (age 11) shares her thoughts on how you can help your children express themselves with art.
Help Your Child Learn to Write Well
Helpful hints and tips, and pointers for parents so their children can look at the world with an eye for expression and thought through writing.
Help Your Child Look Forward to School
There are some steps you can take to help your child look forward to school each day, rather than loathe the mere thought of it.
How to Bring Art Into Your Home or School Classroom
Find out how you can bring art into your home or school classroom with these easy and affordable tips.
How to Look at (and Approach) a Work of Art
A guideline containing four basic components or stages of looking at art, as suggested by art educator Edmund B. Feldman.
How to Set Up an Art Classroom
Here are some tips and tricks for setting up a creative space in your school or home classroom.
I Like Me Portraits
Students will create portraits of themselves after reading the book “I Like Me” by Nancy Carlson.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Leaf by Leaf
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Leaf People
Students will use leaves and twigs to create leaf people.
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Make Your Own Sketchbook
Kids can make their own sketchbooks out of poster paper, computer paper and paint. A great way to start the new year is to create a place for all of your clever creations.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
