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Mar 31, 2023
Animal Rescue Art Lesson: A Beautiful Way to Advocate for Animals in Need
Are you looking for a fun and creative way to raise awareness about the importance of adopting shelter animals? Look no further than Flower Crown Canines and Cats! This lesson not only teachers how to create beautiful works of art but help raise awareness and encouragement of adoption.
Mar 9, 2023
Animal Rescue Art Show | Teaching "Art Making For Others"
This was one of my absolute favorite, most beautiful and meaningful art projects I have ever done! As a dog love and rescue advocate, to be able to teach my students how to use their art to inspire change and hope to help others has been the most rewarding experience as a teacher. Click here to read about how my students created art for our local animal shelter that raised money and filled hearts!
Feb 27, 2023
11 Ways To Encourage Kids to Create Art on Their Own
Are you looking for ways to encourage your children to create more art on their own? In this blog I am sharing 11 strategies and tips that I use personally to ensure that I am raising my own children to be creative thinkers and problem solvers. Through subtle yet deliberate actions, your little one will be inspired to create in no time!
Feb 16, 2023
How to Organize Fibers Materials in the Art Room
Looking for an efficient system to organize, and dispense fiber and yarn materials in the art room at the elementary level? Well then look no further! Allow me to show you how to create a weaving cart that allows for independence, ownership and accountability in the art room.
Feb 6, 2023
DIY Waterfall Display for an Art Show
Let's learn how to make a DIY waterfall display for a school wide art show. Here you will find the simple steps and materials used to create an area of interest that is sure to elicit all the "oohs and ahhhs" at your next art show! A water element is an fun and interactive way to lure your art show guests in as they enjoy the beautiful art around them!
Feb 1, 2023
Wayne Thiebaud Inspired Delicious Desserts Art Lesson
Let's create an art project inspired by the dessert art work of American artist Wayne Thiebaud. Not only do students learn how to draw 3D shapes but they will learn how to use color combinations and knowledge of shading and light to create an oil pastel dessert still life that looks so good you want to eat it! This art lesson is so fun for students in upper elementary and middle school!
Jan 24, 2023
Black History Portraits | Art Lesson
One of the best ways to celebrate black history month in the art room is by creating a portrait of inspiring black figures both of today and the past. One art lesson that I have used over the years is my folk art portrait lesson. If you are looking to allow your students to have the freedom and flexibility to create a portrait of someone who inspired them, while also providing resources, drawing guides and how to steps to build their confidence, then this lesson is for you!
Jan 18, 2023
10 Must-Have Items Every Art Teacher Needs to Put on an Art Show
Attention art teachers in need of help in putting on an art show- I have you covered! In this blog I am sharing all of the essential materials, methods and more to ensure the success of your school wide art show!
Jan 18, 2023
A Night In Monet's Garden || Elementary Art Show Inspiration
Looking for inspiration to put on a spring art show? Check out this art show themed around "A Night in Monet's Garden". An art show filled with color, beauty, and created with lots of love and collaboration!
Jan 18, 2023
The BEST Way to Hang Student Art for an Art Show!
Looking for the most efficient way to hang student artwork for a school wide art show? Well look no further! Click through to follow the 6 easy steps that will save your time and your sanity and are art teacher approved!
Dec 12, 2022
5 Amazing Winter Art Projects for Adapted Art Class
Check out this list of 5 amazing winter art projects that are perfect for your Adapted art class! Full of sensory exploration, process based goodness, and lots of opportunity for creative expression and fun!
Dec 6, 2022
Winter Animal Burrow Art Lesson Tutorial
Looking for the perfect art lesson and creative exercise for students of all ages for the winter? Well let's go down the rabbit hole (literally) and draw a winter burrow landscape scene. Full of creative opportunities, story telling, literary connections and more! This winter art lesson is one of my favorites!