Branda Villacob 10/6/25 Branda Villacob 10/6/25

The Good, the Bad, and the Glitter

Teaching art to kids brings daily surprises - from magical moments to glitter everywhere. Why I stopped using glitter and what I use instead.

Amanda Koonlaba 9/29/25 Amanda Koonlaba 9/29/25

How the Arts Transformed My Teaching (and Changed My Life)

Amanda Koonlaba 9/25/25 Amanda Koonlaba 9/25/25

Clay Story Bracelets: A Symbolic Art Project Inspired by The Jade Bracelet

Branda Villacob 9/22/25 Branda Villacob 9/22/25

Art Projects vs. the Creative Process: What’s the Real Difference for Kids?

Branda Villacob 9/15/25 Branda Villacob 9/15/25

Building Emerald Cities: A Fantastical Collage Project for Creative Kids

Amanda Koonlaba 9/10/25 Amanda Koonlaba 9/10/25

Blue Like the Tang Dynasty: A Still Life Painting Lesson Inspired by Chinese Art

Amanda Koonlaba 9/8/25 Amanda Koonlaba 9/8/25

Character Dogs with Personality: Mixed Media Art Meets Poetry in Upper Elementary

Amanda Koonlaba 9/3/25 Amanda Koonlaba 9/3/25

Princess Petra’s Parade: A Paul Klee-Inspired Portrait Project from Art Camp (and Beyond!)

Amanda Koonlaba 8/25/25 Amanda Koonlaba 8/25/25

Chalk Pastels Without the Mess: Fun, Low-Stress Art Projects for Kids

Branda Villacob 8/20/25 Branda Villacob 8/20/25

How to Paint Watercolor Nutcrackers with Kids (and Add Glitter + Gold Leaf Without Losing Your Mind)

Amanda Koonlaba 8/18/25 Amanda Koonlaba 8/18/25

4 Ways to Use Emotional Paintings in the Classroom to Inspire Discussion

Amanda Koonlaba 8/13/25 Amanda Koonlaba 8/13/25

Glitter Garden Art Project for Kids: Sparkle, Color, and Creative Fun

Branda Villacob 8/6/25 Branda Villacob 8/6/25

Neon Lion Art Project for Kids: Bold Colors on Black Paper

Branda Villacob 8/4/25 Branda Villacob 8/4/25

Easy Back-to-School Art Project: Make a Paper Flower Bouquet with Kids

Amanda Koonlaba 8/1/25 Amanda Koonlaba 8/1/25

6 Expert Tips for Running a Profitable Art Camp for Kids

An art camp can serve as a great opportunity to reach out to your community and make additional income. Running an art camp can be an endlessly rewarding experience if you plan correctly. A great art camp is rewarding for the campers, educators, parents, and the greater community. Here are some of our best tips for running a fun and profitable art camp for kids.

Amanda Koonlaba 7/30/25 Amanda Koonlaba 7/30/25

Clay Plant Art Project for Kids: A Colorful, Squishy Lesson in Line and Shape

Amanda Koonlaba 7/28/25 Amanda Koonlaba 7/28/25

Unique Elementary School Beautification Idea: Collaboration with an Old Window

Art is one of those school subjects that allows students to take what they learn in the classroom and immediately apply it to make an impact in their school and their community. School beautification is not only a fantastic way for students to apply their skills in the real world, but it is also a way to improve the school building and bring color and whimsy to places that are often drab.