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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!
How to Make a Glue Bottle Work
"Glue Surgery" is where students get to be the doctor when the glue bottle is not working for them. They think this is the funniest, coolest thing. It saves time for the teacher because they don’t rely on you to make those glue bottles function!
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.
Cactus (and Succulent) Art Project
This is one of the most beautiful art projects EVER! If your students love color, they’ll love this Cactus (and Succulent) Art Project for Kids!
Crazy Collaborative Cactus - Art Project for Kids
Do you need a collaborative project for your students? This Crazy Collaborative Cactus project for kids will inspire your students while they have tons of fun creating together.
Caren Barber: Art Teacher Spotlight
Learn from Art Teacher Extraordinaire, Caren Barber. Take a gander at what feeds her creative soul and her most successful art lesson ever!
Stylized Cactus Art Lesson
Do you need an no-prep center for art or writing? Looking for a sure-fire sub lesson? Look no further than this Stylized Cactus Art Lesson for Kids featuring one of our signature, hand-drawn-style Art & Roll games!
Tara Harrison: Art Teacher Spotlight
Meet art teacher Tara Harrison. Her extraordinary art lesson inspired by Kehinde Wiley is a must for elementary art teachers! Find out how she pulled off this incredible art lesson with her classes here.
Erica Webber Jones: Why Speaking and Listening are Essential at the Elementary Level
Students need to know how to make their words meaningful and how to listen to the words of others. The Speaking and Listening Standards address those needs and are essential to success for all students.
Integration of the ARTS into STEM
How do we better communicate the A in STEAM? It is more than integrating the arts into STEM.
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!
Collographs (Printmaking) for Kids
Here’s a great place to start printmaking with kids. Students create collographs using simple materials and print with tempera paint.
How to Teach Depth to Kindergarten: Easy Art Lesson
Carol Janka, an all-around-lovely human being and wonderful art teacher, is a cherished friend of Party in the Art Room. In this post, she shares a captivating collage project designed with careful consideration of the elements of visual art and the exploration of 3D space in art.
