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Check out the TeachersPayTeachers Cyber Monday Sale (DEC 1 & 2) (yes — it continues through December 2 this year!), I wanted to share a gentle reminder that everything in my store is 25% off with the code cyber25. I’m not saying that as a push — I’m saying it because so many teachers plan to grab December resources and then suddenly remember after the sale ends. Consider this your cozy nudge.
Dive into the vibrant world of art history with your little learners! Our blog post, “Exploring Art History: How to Teach Children About Famous Artists and Their Work,” offers creative strategies for educators and parents. Discover how to bring the stories of great artists to life and inspire young minds with their masterpieces. Learn fun, engaging ways to connect children with art history, from interactive activities to storytelling and more. Transform your art lessons into a time-traveling adventure through the ages!
Discover easy, low-prep, last-minute Thanksgiving art lessons for classrooms and homeschool families. These creative, kid-approved projects keep students engaged during the busiest week of November while helping teachers save time, reduce stress, and spark meaningful creativity.
I’m sharing two Thanksgiving-inspired art lesson ideas based directly on my fully-developed classroom resources. These projects are simple, stunning, and use art materials you already have: oil pastels or wax crayons, thick paper, and watercolor or tempera paint.
FREE 12 Days of Christmas Art Activity Guide is full of festive ideas, printable activities, and linked tutorials that help you create a full month of joyful art-making with your students — without spending hours planning it yourself.
Need a meaningful, low-prep Remembrance Day art project fast? Explore simple poppy art lesson ideas that teach gratitude, history, and creativity for Grades K–5—perfect for classroom or homeschool.
Plan your December Christmas art lessons for homeschool with ease! Explore 12 FREE festive art ideas, printable activities, and teaching tips in this cozy December Art Inspiration Guide.
Celebrate imagination in your classroom! Discover why Crayola Creativity Week 2026 is the ultimate free event for teachers, schools, and families.
Discover innovative and fun ways to inspire young minds in art education with our latest blog post, ‘5 Strategies for Engaging Children in Art Lessons.’ Perfect for art teachers, homeschooling parents, and educators, this post offers practical tips for making art lessons exciting and memorable. From storytelling art projects to themed art days and interactive art stations, learn how to captivate your students’ creativity and keep their interest piqued. Dive into our guide filled with humorous insights and creative ideas to transform your art teaching experience!
Bring calm, creativity, and gratitude into your classroom with the FREE November Art Lesson Inspiration Guide by Ms Artastic. Explore printable art activities, mindful sketchbook prompts, and inspiring art lesson ideas designed for teachers and homeschool families. Perfect for bringing warmth and reflection to your fall art lessons.
Bring calm and creativity to your classroom this December with 12 FREE Christmas art ideas, printable activities, and teacher tips in the December 12 Days of Christmas Art Inspiration Guide.
Join Ms Artastic for a heartfelt story about art teaching, creativity, and the first-ever 50% off flash sale in her Teachers Pay Teachers store. Discover art lesson plans for Halloween, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter — and learn why this one-day event means so much.
Join Ms Artastic for a heartfelt story about art teaching, creativity, and the first-ever 50% off flash sale in her Teachers Pay Teachers store. Discover art lesson plans for Halloween, Remembrance Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving, and Winter — and learn why this one-day event means so much.
Grab my FREE October Art Lesson Inspiration Guide — to help teachers and homeschooling families keep the creativity flowing without adding another thing to the already full plate. I wanted to give you something simple, joyful, and ready to use the moment you download it.
Need last-minute Halloween art ideas? Discover creative, low-prep Halloween art lessons that teach real skills—like line, value, and symmetry—while keeping your students engaged and your classroom calm this October.
6 quick-prep Halloween art activities perfect for subs, fast finishers, and bell ringers. Fun, flexible October art lessons for classrooms and homeschool.
Discover the transformative power of art in child development with our latest blog post! Dive into the emotional, social, and cognitive benefits that art education brings to young minds. We also empathize with the challenges teachers face and introduce Ms Artastic’s innovative resources as solutions. From comprehensive art bundles to specific elements like color theory and texture, these resources are crafted to enrich your art curriculum effortlessly. Ready to revolutionize your art teaching experience? Check out our post for insights and direct links to Ms Artastic’s best-selling resources on Teachers Pay Teachers. Let’s make art education an inspiring journey for both you and your students!
6 quick-prep Halloween art activities perfect for subs, fast finishers, and bell ringers. Fun, flexible October art lessons for classrooms and homeschool.
Teach 6 Halloween art projects for K–5—oil pastel, watercolor, paper weaving. Low prep, high engagement. Perfect for October art lessons.
Engage students with fun color theory art projects! Explore 6 color wheel art lesson plans perfect for classrooms, homeschool, or sub plans.
Discover the Artastic Collective, a growing K–9 art resource library for teachers & homeschoolers. Get lessons, plans, and support — enrollment is limited!
Keep your fast finishers engaged this fall with autumn art activities! Explore directed drawings, grid drawings, write & draw prompts, art challenge cards, and more.
Discover a simple autumn leaf line art lesson for kids! Perfect fall art project for classrooms, homeschool, or sub plans with zero prep.
Discover the transformative power of play in the realm of art education for kids! Our latest blog post delves into why play is a critical component in fostering creativity and imagination in young minds. We explore educational theories that support the integration of play in learning, highlighting the cognitive, emotional, and social benefits it brings to children’s development. Uncover fun and engaging strategies to infuse play into your art lessons, and learn how to create a playful learning environment that captivates and motivates young artists. Whether you’re an educator, parent, or art enthusiast, this post is packed with insightful tips, real-life success stories, and practical ideas for making art education an exciting and enriching experience. Join us as we journey through the colorful intersection of play and art, and transform the way we teach art to kids!
Forgot to plan your art lesson? Don’t panic—here are quick, creative, and low-prep art projects perfect for busy teachers this fall.
Kick off fall with low-prep art lessons for classrooms and homeschools. Sept 3–6 only—extra 20% off select bundles.
Celebrate identity and creativity with this Graffiti Name Line Art Project! Teach line & pattern while creating vibrant displays for Meet the Teacher or Open House.
Discover how to teach the Elements of Art with ease! This story-inspired guide explores why line, shape, color, value, texture, space, and form matter and how 60 ready-to-use art lessons can transform your year.
Looking for fresh art lesson inspiration this September? Whether you’re teaching in the classroom, running an art program, or homeschooling, autumn is the perfect season to spark creativity with projects inspired by changing leaves, cozy colors, and back-to-school energy. In this post, you’ll discover easy, engaging art ideas for every grade level (K–12), seasonal sketchbook prompts, and teacher tips designed to help you build routines and bring the beauty of fall into your art lessons. If you’re ready to kick off the school year with creativity, confidence, and a little extra seasonal flair, this guide is for you!
Explore creative art projects for the first month of school, perfect for grades K–9! These back-to-school art lessons will help you build routines, spark creativity, and start the year strong in your classroom or homeschool.
The truth is that better classroom systems will not only help you feel happier and more relaxed, and in more control, but they will help you free up time and energy that you can spend on the things your WANT to do.
If you’re struggling to know where to begin to transform your art teaching life to calm, clear, and focused, then my Art Teacher Focused Guide is the step for you!
