Lunar New Year Art Lessons for Kids: Meaningful Classroom & Homeschool Ideas
Explore Lunar New Year through art and literacy with meaningful, culturally respectful ideas for classrooms and homeschool families.
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Black History Month Art Lessons for Kids: Artists, History, and Meaningful Classroom & Homeschool Ideas
Explore Black History Month through art with detailed artist studies, history, and creative approaches for classrooms and homeschool families.
Winter Art Lessons for Kids | Free YouTube Art Tutorials for Home & Classroom
Winter art lessons for kids using free YouTube drawing tutorials. Snowmen, penguins, winter animals, and cozy art ideas for classrooms and homeschool.
Valentine’s Day Art Ideas for Kids (Free YouTube Art Lessons You Can Use at Home or in the Classroom)
Plan free Valentine’s Day art for kids with free YouTube art lessons for kids. Heart drawing tutorials, design principles, and creative art ideas for classrooms and homeschool.
February Art Teaching Ideas for Classrooms and Homeschool | Ms Artastic
February art teaching ideas for classrooms and homeschool families, including Valentine’s Day art activities, Black History Month art lessons, and calm, meaningful creative routines.
January Art Teaching Tips for Classrooms and Homeschool | Ms Artastic
January art teaching tips for classrooms and homeschool families. Learn how to ease back into routines with winter art ideas, sketchbooks, and calm creative practices for kids.
Inside the Artastic Collective Art Curriculum: A Calm, Complete Way to Teach Art K–9
Discover how the Artastic Collective Art Curriculum helps teachers and homeschool educators plan, organize, and teach art for grades K–9 with confidence, structure, and ease.
Winter Birch Tree Art Lesson for Kids | Calm Mixed Media Winter Art Project
Teach a peaceful winter birch tree art lesson using drawing and paint. This calm mixed media winter art project is perfect for classrooms and homeschool settings.
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Disney’s Frozen Art Activities for Kids: Magical Drawing, Literacy, and Learning in the Classroom or at Home
Create a magical Frozen-themed learning experience for kids with guided drawing, literacy connections, cooking, and creative play. Perfect for classrooms and homeschool families looking for cozy, engaging winter activities.
New Year Art Lesson for Kids: Cozy New Year Mouse Art & Literacy Activity for January
Start January with a cozy New Year art lesson for kids. Learn how to teach a step-by-step New Year Mouse art project with literacy integration, writing prompts, and book pairings for elementary classrooms and homeschool.
Arts & Crafts Gifts for Big Kids (Ages 8–12): Creative Gifts They’ll Actually Use
Whether you’re shopping for a creative kid, a reluctant artist who just needs the right tools, a classroom gift, or a homeschool art upgrade, these arts & crafts gifts for big kids (8–12) are tried, tested, and genuinely loved.
Last-Minute Christmas Art Lesson Ideas for Kids (No-Prep, High-Engagement, Classroom + Home)
Need a fast, fun Christmas art lesson? Try these last-minute, low-prep holiday art ideas for kids using picture books, simple supplies, and easy steps—perfect for classrooms or homeschool.
Arts & Crafts Gifts for Early Elementary Kids (Ages 5–7)
This is my carefully curated list of the best arts & crafts gifts for kids ages 5–7 — gifts that build confidence, creativity, and joyful art habits that last well beyond the holidays.
Arts & Crafts Gifts for Teens (13–17): The Ultimate Creative Gift Guide (That They’ll Actually Use)
This is my teen-specific arts & crafts gift guide for ages 13–17 — from upgraded drawing supplies, to painting sets that feel legit, to digital art tools, to creator gear that supports photography/vlogging dreams. Each item is linked (embedded!) so you can click and go.
Best Arts & Crafts Gifts for Preschoolers (Ages 3–5)
I made this Preschool Arts & Crafts Gift Guide. These are my favorite art and craft gifts for ages 3–5 — the kind of supplies that create joyful routines, calm moments, and proud “gallery walks” around your kitchen table. Every item in this guide supports creativity while being realistic for parents, grandparents, teachers, and homeschool families.
The Best Arts & Crafts Gifts for Babies (0–12 Months)
Whether you’re shopping for a baby’s first Christmas, a baby shower, or a thoughtful keepsake gift, these art supplies and books are designed to spark curiosity, encourage sensory exploration, and create beautiful early memories.
The BEST Christmas Gifts for Art Loving Kids!
Discover the best Christmas arts and crafts gifts for kids in this ultimate age-by-age holiday gift guide. From babies and toddlers to creative teens, find inspiring craft kits, art supplies, sensory toys, and hands-on creative gifts every child will love. Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families.
The Ultimate Christmas Kids Arts & Crafts Gift Guide (Baby to Teen!)
Discover the best Christmas arts and crafts gifts for kids in this ultimate age-by-age holiday gift guide. From babies and toddlers to creative teens, find inspiring craft kits, art supplies, sensory toys, and hands-on creative gifts every child will love. Perfect for parents, teachers, and homeschool families.
Christmas Art Projects for Kids: Free Holiday Art Ideas for Teachers & Homeschoolers
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.
Two-Day ONLY Cyber Monday Sale on ALL Art Lesson Plans
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.
Low-Prep, Last-Minute Thanksgiving Art Lessons for Kids
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.
2 Easy & Beautiful Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids: A Turkey Drawing Lesson and a Horn of Plenty Painting Project
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.
12 Days of Christmas: A December Art Inspiration Guide for Teachers
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.
Last-Minute Remembrance Day Art Projects and Poppy Lesson Ideas for Elementary Classrooms and Homeschool
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.
12 Days of Christmas: A December Art Inspiration Guide for Homeschool Families
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.
Check out Crayola’s FREE Event for Teachers & Classrooms!
Celebrate imagination in your classroom! Discover why Crayola Creativity Week 2026 is the ultimate free event for teachers, schools, and families.
5 Strategies for Engaging Children in Art Lessons
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!
November Art Inspiration for Teachers: Finding Calm, Creativity, and Gratitude in the Classroom
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.
12 Days of Christmas Art Projects for the Classroom | Ms Artastic
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.
Last Minute Halloween Art Projects that Still Feel Magical
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.
