Month: June 2024

  • Easy Art Lesson – A bug’s Life

    Easy Art Lesson – A bug’s Life

    Free Lesson Available Now! Are you looking for an art lesson that captivates young minds and ignites their creativity? Do you need a substitute plan for an unexpected sick day that is easy for anyone to execute? Look no further! Introducing: “A Bug’s Life” Art Lesson Plan Engage your students in a delightful and imaginative… Read more

  • 1st Grade Panda Collages

    1st Grade Panda Collages

    Welcome to our latest art adventure! In this lesson, my first graders explored the enchanting world of pandas through a creative and hands-on project. By combining various art materials, they crafted vibrant panda collages that not only showcase their artistic skills but also reflect their newfound knowledge about these fascinating creatures and their habitats. This… Read more

  • Exploring the Ocean: 1st Grade Watercolor Seascapes

    Exploring the Ocean: 1st Grade Watercolor Seascapes

    Hello, fellow art enthusiasts! I’m thrilled to share one of my favorite projects I repeat every year. Using watercolors, my first grade students crafted vibrant seascapes that capture the beauty and mystery of the ocean. Project Overview For this project, our focus was on exploring underwater habitats and the various creatures that inhabit them. The… Read more

  • Exploring Watercolor and Ink Techniques

    Exploring Watercolor and Ink Techniques

    Welcome back to my art teacher blog! Today, I’m excited to share a fun and engaging watercolor and ink lesson that will inspire your students to explore their creativity. This project combines the fluidity of watercolor with the precision of ink patterns to create a vibrant, abstract piece of art. It’s perfect for middle school… Read more

  • 5th Grade Apples

    5th Grade Apples

    These amazing colored pencil apples were created by my 5th grade students. This was a great lesson for a filler day between projects where students could practice colored pencil techniques. All we had to do was follow an awesome youtube video I found from “Arts Core.” I had my students fold 9×12″ paper in half.… Read more

  • Comprehensive Unit of Drawing Worksheets

    Comprehensive Unit of Drawing Worksheets

    As I get ready for a new school year, I want to feel more confident and prepared. Although I’ve been teaching for ten years now, I still feel like I’m always doing things last minute. My goal for this year is to have a repertoire of handouts and worksheets that are ready-to-go. Sometimes I need… Read more