My New Favorite Paint Pens (and Marker Sets You Have to Try)

Drawing a realistic self portrait can be a daunting and sometimes difficult task for students, no matter what age they are. That's why I created this step by step resource to help guide students in creating a self portrait they can feel confident about.

This resource provides short and sweet explanations for each drawing step as well as an accompanied visual that students can follow while creating their self portrait. Geared towards upper elementary and middle school students this drawing guide not only breaks down the anatomy of the human face but how to draw each individual facial feature, and provides over 30 different hair styles! It must be noted that even though all steps are provided, it's suggested that students all have access to a mirror or photograph to most accurately draw themselves.

This drawing guide can be used for so many different self portrait lessons and still allows you (the teacher) the freedom to teach self portraits using the materials of your choice. If you are looking for a simpler self portrait guide perfect for younger students then be sure to check out my Simple Self Portrait Guide here.

Looking for a PAW-some paper weaving project to do with your elementary students? Well then look no further! In this lesson your students will not only learn the basics of weaving but they will learn about some of their favorite artists and their pets, while getting the opportunity to customize their weaving by adding their own pet. This lesson is 22 pages of step by step photographs, countless book and video resources, two pages of Art with Mrs. E drawing guides for different dog profiles & bodies and more. The only thing more exciting than weaving for your students is getting the chance to turn it into their own pet!

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 MATERIALS RECOMMENDED

• Construction paper
• bubble wrap
• paint brush
• tempera paint
• Sharpie marker, crayons/ oil pastels, etc for details on dog
• Glue Stick
• Scissors
• Ruler

In this beautiful and engaging art lesson, students will create a watercolor cityscape using a variety of line, shape and pattern to create repetition and unity within in the final composition. Students will learn about the work of Faith Ringgold, James Rizzi and Jennifer Maravillas and use visual thinking strategies to discuss their work.

In this 28 page lesson (available in Google Slides, Powerpoint and as a PDF) the lesson is broken down into clear and simple steps complete with full color photos demonstrating and explaining each step of the project. This lesson is great for students age 7-12 but really students of all ages can enjoy the fun and relaxing process!

The digital pdf for this lesson includes:

• Lesson Objectives
• Vocabulary List
• National Standards
• Supplies needed for each project
• Artist background info on Faith Ringgold, James Rizzi, and Jennifer
  Maravillas.
• Step-by-Step Photo of the lesson from beginning to end (14 color photos)
  with detailed explanation for each step.
• Helpful tips & tricks for teacher to share with students
• Cityscape Drawing Guide (8 pages in total)
• Line and Shape examples
• A formative self-assessment PDF for students to complete at the end of
  the lesson.

REQUIRED MATERIALS FOR THIS LESSON

• White 90 lb drawing/watercolor paper
• Watercolors
• Glue bottle
• Paint pen/ white colored Pencil/ white tempera paint
• Large and small paint brushes

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