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Springtime Art Fun is Here: Engaging and Colorful Classroom Games
Springtim art fun is here! These engaging and colorful classroom games are a palette of creativity! Whether you're an art educator or a general education teacher looking to get your students involved in more creative projects these classroom art games will be just what you are looking for!
Welcoming Spring With Daffodils: A Beautiful Collage Art Project
The Daffodil Collage Painted Paper Project is such a celebration of this joyful season. Capturing the essence of spring through the lens of artistic expression will truly inspire your students. Plus, this project is great as an extension of life cycles in science or to send home as a gift on Mother’s Day.
3 Reasons Why All Teachers Should Encourage Simple Drawings in the Classroom
As a general education teacher, it's important to encourage creativity and self-expression in your students. One great way to do this is by incorporating simple drawings and abstract art ideas into your lesson plans. These types of activities can be accessible to all students, regardless of their artistic abilities, and can provide a variety of benefits.
Art is at the Core : Yayoi Kusama (Flowers)
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and writer who moved to the United States in 1957. She became associated with the Pop Art Movement in the 1960s. She is often acknowledged as one of the most important artists to come out of Japan. Kusama’s works also exude many characteristics of abstract expressionism.
Below are ideas for integrating Yayoi Kusama’s Flowers with other subjects.
Big Easy: Delightful New Orleans Mardi Gras Bead Art
Let’s step into the enchanting world of Mardi Gras bead art, where vibrant colors and intricate designs come together to celebrate the spirit of New Orleans.
Klimt-Inspired Trees
Do you love whimsical trees in art? Looking for a Klimt-inspired lesson? Look no further! This one is easy and unique! Each student’s creativity is sure to shine with this project!
Are You Using a Patterning Art Anchor Chart with Your Amazing Students?
I was having the HARDEST time getting my students to think of art patterns and designs to use in their artwork. So, what did I do? I made an patterns in art anchor chart!
Exploring Paul Klee's Abstract Portraits: An Inspiring Art Lessons for Kids
Looking for abstract art activities for students? This Paul Klee for kids activity is hands-on and engaging for students.
Monkey Madness
Here’s a monkey art lesson for kids that is always a huge hit! Black glue, chalk, and collage creates a cute monkey artwork and hits a lot of important skills!
Degas' Dancers in Mixed Media
This fun art lesson for kids is inspired by the famous sculptures of Edgar Degas. Plenty of fine motor practice and creative expression built right into this art project for kids!
Ideas for Weaving with Kids (CHEAP!)
If you are looking for ideas to weave with students or about weaving with kids, you’ve come to the right place. One thing we love at Party in the Art Room is reusable materials. These lessons are chock full of ideas that don’t cost an extra dime!
Weaving with Reusable Materials
Weaving with kids is so much fun! You can weave with all sorts of reusable materials.
Newspaper Weavings
Another fun and CHEAP weaving project for kids. Use newspaper, cardboard, and fabric scraps to create a weaving with a 3-dimensional quality.
Wacky Weavings
This Wacky Weaving project is a lot of fun. This lesson gets kids cutting, tearing, and gluing like crazy. Such a good way for kiddos to practice those fine motor skills. And, it is super open-ended, so kids can be creative and get outside the usual weaving box!
Collographs (Printmaking) for Kids
Here’s a great place to start printmaking with kids. Students create collographs using simple materials and print with tempera paint.
How to Teach Depth to Kindergarten: Easy Art Lesson
Carol Janka, an all-around-lovely human being and wonderful art teacher, is a cherished friend of Party in the Art Room. In this post, she shares a captivating collage project designed with careful consideration of the elements of visual art and the exploration of 3D space in art.
The Easy Way to Teach Tints and Shades to Kids (with FREE Worksheets)
Teaching color theory to kids can be a fun challenge. Here’s a quick tutorial for mixing tints and shades to show value with paint. Don’t forget to download the freebie printable for teachers. This mini-lesson for kids is perfect for getting color theory started with your students.
Art is at the Core : Wassily Kandinsky
Are you looking for an arts integrated lesson using visual art to teach math and writing? These lessons is inspired by the work of Wassily Kandinsky (Squares with Concentric Circles). This post stems from a column called Art is at the Core published in Arts and Activities Magazine by Amanda Koonlaba, Ed. S. Make sure you get the freebie pdf of the entire article!
5 Ideas for Integrating Language Arts with the Study of Hamblett’s “My Old Home Place”
One benefit of education is the ability to integrate a variety of subjects together for a well-rounded learning experience. Two subjects that mesh especially well are art and language arts. In this post, we will look at 5 ideas for 5 ideas for integration language arts with the study of Hamblett’s “My Old Home Place.”
