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How to Draw a Reindeer Step-by-Step: Fun Holiday Art Activity
Reindeer are such a fun and festive subject for holiday art projects, and they’re surprisingly easy to draw with a little guidance! In this post, I’ll show you how to draw a reindeer step by step so kids (and adults!) can create their own magical holiday artwork. Plus, I’ll introduce you to my exciting Red-Nosed Reindeer Dice Roll Art Game, perfect for adding a creative twist to your reindeer art.
Whether you’re looking for a guide on how to draw Rudolph the red-nosed reindeer, need ideas for reindeer art activities, or just want a fun way to draw a reindeer head, this is the post for you!
10 Easy Ways to Draw and Paint a Turkey
Drawing a turkey is a delightful activity for kids and adults alike, especially during the Thanksgiving season. For that matter, painting a turkey, creating a turkey collage, or just any artful activity involving a turkey is fun during this time of year.
Whether you’re a teacher looking for an engaging classroom project, a parent planning a fun craft session, or a teaching artist seeking inspiration, learning how to draw easy turkeys can spark creativity and bring joy. In this post, we’ll explore step-by-step instructions and ideas for creating simple drawings of turkeys, ensuring anyone can pick up a pencil and create their very own masterpiece.
This Is The Most Beautiful Fall Trees Painting Project For Elementary
Fall is the perfect time to get inspired. The vibrant colors of changing leaves on fall trees provide a great opportunity for young artists to explore bright paint colors in their art projects. A fall art project not only allows elementary students to make bright and beautiful art but also allows them to learn about and observe the changing world around them. Here are the most beautiful fall painting ideas that you can use in your classroom or at home.
4 of the Most Colorful Winter Art Projects for Elementary
Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year. With the clean and crisp cover of fresh snow, it is easy to see the beauty present in the world around us. Winter also provides a great focus for elementary art projects. Here are four winter elementary art projects that will help your students practice the elements of art while appreciating the beauty of the colder months.
4 Best Holiday Elementary Art Projects from Party in the Art Room
The holidays are a great time to add winter holiday and Christmas-inspired art to your classroom. We all know how excited kids get around the holidays and these holiday art projects are a great way to funnel their holiday cheer into excellent art education.
Here are four of the best holiday elementary art projects that students will love.
How To Teach All 7 Elements Of Visual Art
Art can be reduced into seven distinct elements. These individual elements, when used in concert, can help you create unique and visually appealing physical art compositions.
Here are the 7 elements of visual art and fun art projects that teach them.
Springtime Art Fun is Here: Engaging and Colorful Classroom Games
Springtim art fun is here! These engaging and colorful classroom games are a palette of creativity! Whether you're an art educator or a general education teacher looking to get your students involved in more creative projects these classroom art games will be just what you are looking for!
Welcoming Spring With Daffodils: A Beautiful Collage Art Project
The Daffodil Collage Painted Paper Project is such a celebration of this joyful season. Capturing the essence of spring through the lens of artistic expression will truly inspire your students. Plus, this project is great as an extension of life cycles in science or to send home as a gift on Mother’s Day.
3 Reasons Why All Teachers Should Encourage Simple Drawings in the Classroom
As a general education teacher, it's important to encourage creativity and self-expression in your students. One great way to do this is by incorporating simple drawings and abstract art ideas into your lesson plans. These types of activities can be accessible to all students, regardless of their artistic abilities, and can provide a variety of benefits.
Art is at the Core : Yayoi Kusama (Flowers)
Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and writer who moved to the United States in 1957. She became associated with the Pop Art Movement in the 1960s. She is often acknowledged as one of the most important artists to come out of Japan. Kusama’s works also exude many characteristics of abstract expressionism.
Below are ideas for integrating Yayoi Kusama’s Flowers with other subjects.
Big Easy: Delightful New Orleans Mardi Gras Bead Art
Let’s step into the enchanting world of Mardi Gras bead art, where vibrant colors and intricate designs come together to celebrate the spirit of New Orleans.
Klimt-Inspired Trees
Do you love whimsical trees in art? Looking for a Klimt-inspired lesson? Look no further! This one is easy and unique! Each student’s creativity is sure to shine with this project!
A Patterning Art Anchor Chart with Your Amazing Students?
I was having the HARDEST time getting my students to think of art patterns and designs to use in their artwork. So, what did I do? I made an patterns in art anchor chart!
Exploring Paul Klee's Abstract Portraits: An Inspiring Art Lessons for Kids
Looking for abstract art activities for students? This Paul Klee for kids activity is hands-on and engaging for students.
Monkey Madness
Here’s a monkey art lesson for kids that is always a huge hit! Black glue, chalk, and collage creates a cute monkey artwork and hits a lot of important skills!
Degas' Dancers in Mixed Media
This fun art lesson for kids is inspired by the famous sculptures of Edgar Degas. Plenty of fine motor practice and creative expression built right into this art project for kids!
Ideas for Weaving with Kids (CHEAP!)
If you are looking for ideas to weave with students or about weaving with kids, you’ve come to the right place. One thing we love at Party in the Art Room is reusable materials. These lessons are chock full of ideas that don’t cost an extra dime!
Weaving with Reusable Materials
Weaving with kids is so much fun! You can weave with all sorts of reusable materials.
Newspaper Weavings
Another fun and CHEAP weaving project for kids. Use newspaper, cardboard, and fabric scraps to create a weaving with a 3-dimensional quality.
Wacky Weavings
This Wacky Weaving project is a lot of fun. This lesson gets kids cutting, tearing, and gluing like crazy. Such a good way for kiddos to practice those fine motor skills. And, it is super open-ended, so kids can be creative and get outside the usual weaving box!
