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Hailstones and Halibut Bones - Block Printing & Graphic Design Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 13 2021
An art lesson for kids teaching block printing and graphic design! Students will come to appreciate the poetry of Mary O’Neil in a project that combines both the art of block printing and graphic design.
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Owl flying in front of moon

Great Horned Owl Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 12 2021
A watercolor art lesson for kids inspired by Owl Moon by Jane Yolen! Students learn to create texture through the use of a variety of line work and painting effects on their own image of a Great Horned Owl.
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Kachine doll

Kachina Dolls Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 12 2021
An art lesson for kids exploring Hopi Native American Indian Culture! Students will explore the cultural significance of the Kachina Doll, and the role it plays in the lives of the Hopi Native American Indian Culture. Students will then create a Kachina doll drawing with a unique meaning to apply to their own life.
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Bird sketches

Artistic Bird Study Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on January 12 2021
In this lesson plan, students chose a bird of interest to research and create artwork from. They learn how to compose a strong layout using the basic elements of visual design.
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Squirrel in tree

"The Big Snow" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 22 2020
Snow inspired at-homes art lesson for kids! Establish a comfortable place for reading, and read aloud, “The Big Snow” to your child. Share the charming illustrations and discuss how the forest’s woodland animals get ready for a long, cold winter.
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Santa painting

"Jingle Bells" Santa Holiday Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 09 2020
A holiday art lesson featuring Santa Claus! Teach your child to paint a snowy Santa scene inspired by the book "Jingle Bells" by Kathleen N. Daley.
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Gingerbread house with a mouse

"Gingerbread Mouse" Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on December 09 2020
Create art while learning and reading "Gingerbread Mouse" by Katy Bratun. The art lesson plan is a great way to celebrate the holiday season with your students or children! Create a gingerbread house collage while reading for a fun, engaging activity for 2nd and 3rd graders.
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Map of my heart art lesson

Map of My Heart - Art Lesson Plan for Kids

Posted on November 24 2020
Art lesson where students identify the people, moments, memories, places and things that are important to them. They then create artwork expressing their ideas in a heart painting.
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Apple orchard painting

Vincent Van Gogh Inspired Art Lesson - Apple Orchard

Posted on November 24 2020
An art lesson for kids inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's Almond Blossom with oil pastels and Connector Paint.
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Watercolor farm landscape

Watercolor Art Lesson for Kids - Grandma Moses' Farm

Posted on November 24 2020
A watercolor art lesson inspired by Maple Hill Farm Inn and Grandma Moses!
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Turkey with food

The Very Stuffed Turkey - Thanksgiving Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on November 10 2020
A Thanksgiving turkey tutorial for an at-home art lesson inspired by "The Very Stuffed Turkey" by Katherine Kenah. Share the illustrations, and discuss the fun idea of how this cute Turkey is a guest at five very different friends’ homes for Thanksgiving.
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Day of the Dead stage and clay figures

Day of the Dead Art Lesson for Kids - Dia De Los Muertos

Posted on October 30 2020
An art lesson for kids on the history behind Dia De Los Muertos! Students celebrate the meaning of Dia De Los Muertos by creating a unique mixed-media shadow box, or “nicho,” customary to the Mexican holiday.
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Watercolor leaves

Hocus Pocus it's Fall! Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on October 14 2020
An at-home art lesson for kids inspired by“Hocus Pocus, It’s Fall!” By Anne Sibley O’Brien
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Here There Be Monsters Art Lesson Plan

Here There Be Monsters Art Lesson Plan

Posted on October 02 2020
Complete this engaging and entertaining art lesson plan with kids in grades 3rd to 6th! Create a giant squid painted paper collage by following the step by step instructions. Art lesson plans are a fun and creative way to teach kids about scientific discovery, historical accounts, literature and film.
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Watercolor dragon

A to Z Mysteries: Chinese New Year Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on September 25 2020
Students enjoy reading a fun chapter book surrounding the Chinese New Year, and create an exciting watercolor painting of the culture’s legendary symbol.
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Drawing with Scissors Collage

Drawing with Scissors - Collage Art Lesson for Kids

Posted on April 29 2020
A collage art lesson inspired by Henri Matisse. "Students will learn about the life and art of Henri Matisse, and create a cut out collage inspired by his work.Drawing With Scissors is an interesting and creatively written story of the life of one of the art world’s greatest masters, Henri Matisse, and his wonderful artistic contribution that had made our culture rich.
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Van Gogh Lesson Plan Pastel Flowers

Vincent Van Gogh Art Lesson Plan for Kids

Posted on April 29 2020
A lesson plan in oil pastels for kids in grades 6-8, completed in two 45 minute class periods. Students learn about the life of the famous artist Vincent Van Gogh, and create an original still life image of flowers in his style.
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Mary Blair Lesson Plan Windmill

Mary Blair Art Lesson Plan for Kids

Posted on April 29 2020

A lesson plan in cut paper collage for grades 2nd - 12th, completed in 3 45 minute class periods. Students learn about the life and career of the famous Disney artist Mary Blair, and create a cut paper collage of their own home/castle inspired by her work.

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Bob the Artist Bird

Bob the Artist - A Kindergarten Literature and Arts Lesson Plan

Posted on April 29 2020
A literature and arts lesson plan for kindergarten, completed in 1 1/2 hours. In this lesson plan, students make a mixed media image of Bob, inspired by the book Bob The Artist, by Marion Denchars. Young students will make a simple mixed-media image of Bob, complete with artistic beak and cute skinny legs.
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Watercolor art with watercolor pencil and brush

How to Draw with Watercolor Pencils - Art Lesson

Posted on April 28 2020
Learn how to draw with watercolor pencils. This art lesson for kids is fun and easy! Learn how to turn pencils into paint with Faber-Castell GRIP Watercolor EcoPencils. Watercolor colored pencils are the perfect art supply for kids to learn the art of watercolors.
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