Tag: #artlesson

  • Engaging Students with Digital Art: Monochromatic Cityscapes in Google Draw!

    Engaging Students with Digital Art: Monochromatic Cityscapes in Google Draw!

    In this digital art lesson, middle school students become designers as they create their own monochromatic cityscapes using Google Draw. The project introduces them to the concept of using one color in a range of tints and shades to build depth and contrast. Students use shape tools to design buildings, and layer shapes for windows… Read more

  • Sewn with Love: Turning Kids’ Drawings into Real Plushies

    Sewn with Love: Turning Kids’ Drawings into Real Plushies

    In a recent art project (that has now become my favorite), my kindergarteners designed their very own Squishmallow-inspired plushies. My 7th graders took those drawings and brought them to life by sewing the plushies with felt. The older students learned how to cut patterns and stitch with care, while the younger students were thrilled to… Read more

  • Rocket Ship Collages

    Rocket Ship Collages

    Welcome to another exciting art adventure! Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun and educational lesson that will have your kindergarteners over the moon with excitement. This rocket ship collage combines creativity, fine motor skills, and basic geometry into a single engaging project. Perfect for young learners, this lesson will ignite their imagination and curiosity… 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

  • 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