Art Lessons for Kids

Find Creative and Engaging Art Lessons for Kids & Students K-9. Art Lesson Plans, Ideas, and Tips for Art Education for Educators, Teachers, and Homeschool.

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Unleashing Creativity: Find Online Art Lessons for Kids!

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Limited Time Offer: Enroll Now in the Artastic Collective Art Curriculum for K-Grade 9!
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Limited Time Offer: Enroll Now in the Artastic Collective Art Curriculum for K-Grade 9!

Calling all art teachers, educators, and art enthusiasts! If you’ve been searching for an exceptional art education experience for your students in kindergarten to grade 9 and an easy-to-use art resource library, look no further. The Artastic Collective Art Curriculum is now open for enrollment, and you have a limited time to seize this incredible opportunity to get art lesson plans ready-to-use. Prepare to embark on a creative journey that will ignite imaginations, foster artistic growth, and leave a lasting impression on young minds.

The Basics of Art: Teaching Kids About Color, Line, Shape, and Texture
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The Basics of Art: Teaching Kids About Color, Line, Shape, and Texture

Art is an essential part of childhood development as it allows children to express themselves, develop fine motor skills, and explore their creativity. Teaching kids about the basics of art, including color, line, shape, and texture, is a great way to introduce them to the world of art and help them develop their artistic abilities. In this article, we will explore each of these elements of art and how you can teach them to children.

Back to School Art Lesson Ideas: Ignite Creativity with Inspiration from Famous Artists
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Back to School Art Lesson Ideas: Ignite Creativity with Inspiration from Famous Artists

Art education plays a vital role in nurturing creativity and fostering self-expression among students. As we gear up for another exciting school year, it’s essential to explore innovative approaches to engage young minds in the world of art. One effective strategy is integrating lessons inspired by famous artists, which not only sparks students’ curiosity but also deepens their understanding of art history. By drawing inspiration from renowned artists, students have the opportunity to delve into various art movements, techniques, and styles. These lessons provide a bridge between the past and present, allowing students to explore their own artistic voices while appreciating the creative legacies left by masters of the art world. So, let’s embark on a journey of imagination and inspiration as we discover captivating art lesson ideas that seamlessly integrate the brilliance of famous artists into our back-to-school curriculum.

The Importance of Art Education for Child Development
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The Importance of Art Education for Child Development

Art education has always been an essential part of a child’s development. It provides children with a creative outlet to express themselves and allows them to learn and grow in ways that other subjects cannot. The benefits of art education extend beyond just learning how to draw or paint; they also include cognitive, emotional, and social development. In this article, we will explore the importance of art education for child development.

How to Build an Art Curriculum for Kids of All Ages
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How to Build an Art Curriculum for Kids of All Ages

Art is an essential component of a well-rounded education. It promotes creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills, while allowing kids to express themselves in unique ways. However, building an effective art curriculum for kids of all ages can be a daunting task. Here are some tips to help you create an art curriculum that will engage and inspire your students.

Christmas Santa Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Christmas Santa Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans

Kids get pretty excited as the days inch closer to Christmas so to help them explore art making but keep them engaged, I will provide you with a simple yet effective Christmas Santa art lesson to get students exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a Santa Claus. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Winter Snowman Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Winter Snowman Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans

I love seeing kids make snowmen on the playground (even when they pick up rocks) so I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get your students in exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a winter snowman art project. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Winter Snow Kitty Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Winter Snow Kitty Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans

I love teaching kids how to use soft pastels so in this art lesson tutorial I will provide you with a simple yet effective winter snow kitty art lesson to get students in your classroom exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a cute cat in the snow. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Winter Landscape Art Project for your Classroom with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Winter Landscape Art Project for your Classroom with Printable Art Lesson Plans

Winter is almost here so to inspire your students, I will provide you with a simple yet effective Winter Tree Landscape art lesson to get kids exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring winter evergreen trees. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Autumn Harvest Art Project for your Classroom with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Autumn Harvest Art Project for your Classroom with Printable Art Lesson Plans

I love Autumn, Fall, and all things Harvest so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get your Elementary students exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an Autumn or Fall art project featuring a cute Harvest Fruit and Veggies Artwork for Kids. Read on to learn how to create the art project and find the and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Art Project for Elementary with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Halloween Jack O’ Lantern Art Project for Elementary with Printable Art Lesson Plans

Halloween is my favorite holiday and it is a great opportunity to experiment and get creative in your elementary classroom so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get students exploring art making mediums and making a Monochromatic artwork with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a Jack-O-Lantern. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Autumn Squirrel Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Autumn Squirrel Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson Plans

Autumn is upon us and I know Fall and Autumn art projects are needed in classrooms so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get primary and elementary students exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a cute Autumn Squirrel. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Warm Color Autumn Leaf Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson
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Warm Color Autumn Leaf Art Project for Kids with Printable Art Lesson

Autumn is coming and I know teachers and homeschool families are looking for Art Lessons for the season, so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson for kids to explore Warm Colors schemes and exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a Fall Leaf. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Color Wheel Art Project for Middle School with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Color Wheel Art Project for Middle School with Printable Art Lesson Plans

Teaching color theory and color mixing in color wheels with watercolor paints is always an exciting thing to start with when introducing paints to your Middle School students so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get your class exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring an expressive hand artwork that also doubles as a color wheel. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

Artastic Kids Online Streaming Art Lessons and Activities for Children at Home or in a Classroom
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Artastic Kids Online Streaming Art Lessons and Activities for Children at Home or in a Classroom

Well, I have to tell you, I am SO excited. I have recently launched my newest project that I have been working on for over a year and it is called Artastic Kids. It is my Online Art Lesson Streaming Platform that parents or grandparents or teachers or homeschool families can use to stream art lessons directly to their homes using easy-to-find, affordable art mediums. I am talking 4 art mediums and I will show kids how to use them in a ton of different ways to create a ton of different artworks that all come in just-right levels. So let’s dive in on what Artastic Kids is all about!

Crayon Art Project for Primary with Printable Art Lesson Plans
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Crayon Art Project for Primary with Printable Art Lesson Plans

I love getting kids excited about art so in this blog post, I will provide you with a simple yet effective art lesson to get primary students (pre-K, Kindergarten, grade 1, and grade 2) exploring art making mediums with simple strategies to create an art project featuring a cute wax crayon portrait. Read on to find the steps for creating and the full art lesson and downloadable PDF lesson plan and worksheets.

3 Elements of Art Choice-Based Art Ideas, Lessons, or Activities for your Classroom and a FREE Printable Choice Board
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3 Elements of Art Choice-Based Art Ideas, Lessons, or Activities for your Classroom and a FREE Printable Choice Board

I love letting kids explore the Elements of Art through Choice-Based strategies when introducing them to my class. In this article I will dive in on 3 Elements of Art Choice-Based Art Lesson Ideas or Activities that you can use in your classroom right away. Low prep and high engagement, here we go! Better yet, they allow for some fabulous choice-based opportunities to start the year off flexible in your classroom. Let’s get into it!

3 Kid’s Art Ideas and Activities & FREE Printable Scavenger Hunt!
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3 Kid’s Art Ideas and Activities & FREE Printable Scavenger Hunt!

Find 3 Kid’s Art Ideas for Lessons or activities for at home or in your classroom and read to the bottom to get a FREE Printable Art Scavenger Hunt which is perfect for encouraging observational drawing, student choice, and exploration of choice art mediums. Grab a note pad or planning binder and let’s dive into these ideas so you can incorporate more exploration and student choice into Art Educations!

3 Kid’s Nature Art Ideas & FREE Printable Scavenger Hunt!
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3 Kid’s Nature Art Ideas & FREE Printable Scavenger Hunt!

Find 3 Kid’s Nature Art Ideas for Lessons or activities for at home or in your classroom and read to the bottom to get a FREE Printable Art & Nature Scavenger Hunt which is perfect for encouraging observational drawing, student choice, and exploration of choice art mediums. Grab a note pad or planning binder and let’s dive into these ideas so you can incorporate more nature into Art Educations!

3 of the BEST Watercolor Painting Art Lesson Activities & FREE Printable Template to Start With in Your Art Classroom
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3 of the BEST Watercolor Painting Art Lesson Activities & FREE Printable Template to Start With in Your Art Classroom

Watercolor Painting is one of the MOST versatile & effective ways to get your students painting and engaged in the art making process. Let’s dive in on 3 of the BEST Watercolor Painting Art Activities to Start with in your Art Classroom: Technique Exploration, Ink & Paint Artworks, and Observational Fruit Still Life Paintings. Keep reading because I have a free Watercolor painting technique template available to download in the blog post. #watercolorpainting #watercolorpaintsforbeginners

Artastic Kids Online Streaming Art Lessons and Activities for Children at Home or in a Classroom
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Artastic Kids Online Streaming Art Lessons and Activities for Children at Home or in a Classroom

It’s already FALL. Well, I’ll be honest, I have my pumpkins out already… but I grow them myself. I LOVE growing pumpkins of all shapes and sizes. It is a 6 month adventure as I start my Atlantic Giants indoors in the spring… then after months of TLC I get a giant pumpkin or 2! They’re so beautiful. Also, Halloween is my Christmas. If you’re someone who wants to start getting ready for Christmas in November… well, that is how I feel about Halloween. I LOVE IT. But I also love Autumn too so let’s get inspired by some lovely autumn artworks that you can do with your kids in your classroom or at home.

5 Tips for Setting up an Art Space In your Home for your Kids or Family
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5 Tips for Setting up an Art Space In your Home for your Kids or Family

Sometimes I think that Making Art and Getting all those messy art mediums out can be intimidating! Here are my recommendations for mess-free art mediums and creating an easy to set-up art space that takes little time and will encourage you to make art together as a family or with your kids or grandkids. Here are my 5 Tips for Making Art At home in an Easy-to-Do Way for stree-free fun and more Quality Time with your family.

Mindful Art Moments in ANY Classroom: An Easy Way to Bring SEL (Social Emotional Learning) into Your Classroom or School
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Mindful Art Moments in ANY Classroom: An Easy Way to Bring SEL (Social Emotional Learning) into Your Classroom or School

Social Emotional Learning allows students to explore and express their thoughts and feelings. Instead of ignoring what is lying below the surface, teachers can provide students opportunities for self-exploration, expression, and understanding in a safe way. One beautiful and easy way we can bring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) into a classroom is through Art. In this article, I’ll dive on into a process I like to call “Mindful Art Moments” that allows educators to create an atmosphere of peace, empowerment, and discovery with little to no art mediums and planning. Grab a pencil and let’s make some art!

5 Art Sub Tub Tips for Planning for a Sub in your Art Classroom
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5 Art Sub Tub Tips for Planning for a Sub in your Art Classroom

Okay so let’s dive on into 5 Art Sub Tub Tips that you can simply and easily do. Honestly, as a teacher, I learned in the later half of my years that having your Sub Tub permanently prepped went a long way. I never ever worried about being away or being sick. I even honed it further when COVID showed up and people had to go into isolation in a moment’s notice. I was always ready and if I had to take a sick day, I just put it in and stayed home and never ever worried about it because my tub was always prepped. 

5 Art on A Cart Tips & Ideas for Teaching Art on a Mobile Cart
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5 Art on A Cart Tips & Ideas for Teaching Art on a Mobile Cart

Okay so let’s dive on into 5 Art on a Cart Tips that you can simply and easily do. I taught Art on a Cart for a couple years and while it was a challenge, I learned a lot. Keep it simple and pick a limited amount of mediums that can be used with endless possibilities and start pushing that art cart!