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Observe Earth Day with Art Projects Made from Recycled Materials

Celebrating Earth Day can be more than just planting trees and picking up trash. Children need to learn the importance of conserving our world’s natural resources and recognizing the simple artistic beauty found all around us. In a world filled with high-priced tablets and cell phones that become...

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Youth Art Month Made Simple

“Art is how I understand the world, it’s how I tell people who I am and what I feel.” - Molly, age 10. Why Should Schools Participate? Youth Art Month is a movement to keep arts education alive in schools. Arts education is a vital part of engaging learners in active critical thinking, problem so...

Colorful pastels

The Economics of National Craft Month

I am a crafter at heart. I think most teachers are in one way or another, and we bring our love of crafting projects into the classroom. I heard about National Craft Month last year but didn’t really know what it was, or how it began. After a little research, I found some interesting facts that g...

Fibonacci spiral

The Fibonacci Sequence Through Art Lessons

Moving outside the text book and exploring the world's mysteries can inspire curiosity and promote explorations of different subjects in the classroom. The Fibonacci Sequence can provide a wonderful way to explore multiple subjects in a real-world context. The Fibonacci's Sequence is a pattern of...

Natural Art Lesson

Lesson Plans Using Objects Found In Nature

As a student, artist, and teacher, I find inspiration by using objects found in nature. Wherever I go, I collect such things as seashells, bones, sea glass, feathers, flowers, leaves, rocks, sticks, driftwood, sand, seeds, and pine cones. I use these t...

one-point perspective

Creating 3-D Shapes in Art

As children develop their art abilities, creating artwork that looks realistic becomes more important. Especially as students enter middle school they measure their success in art by their ability to create drawings that look real. Learning how to use 3-D shapes in their artwork can giv...

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Egg-citing Easter Art Activities

While Easter is religious in nature, and stems from the celebration of Christ’s resurrection, it incorporates many symbols of pagan traditions as well. Over time Easter traditions have developed into rich, elaborate customs in different cultures. The holiday provides...

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Getting to the Heart of Valentine's Day With Art Lessons

Valentine’s Day can be a great source of inspiration for art project ideas. Not only can teachers make connections between art, history and math, but also lessons are available for students at all grade levels. The Valentine’s Day theme will engage students’ creativity, while allowing t...

Native American Pottery

Exploring Meaning In Native American Art

Native American artwork provides a wide variety of artistic traditions, which can inspire young artists. Native American art work is rich with symbols, and what we may see as a simple piece of pottery, jewelry, or basketry often holds a much deeper meaning for the culture from which it originates...

Mandala Lesson

Mandala Art Lessons

A mandala is a geometric design meant to symbolize the universe. It is an art form that is found in many cultures around the world. The word mandala is rooted in Sanskrit, and means “healing circle” or “whole world," and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life and the univ...

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