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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.
3 Easy Elements Of Art Projects For Kindergarteners
Art education can serve a variety of purposes in a young person’s life. Whether to encourage the development of fine motor skills, improve creative problem solving, or offer an opportunity for self-expression, art is a valuable piece of every child’s education. One of the best ways for kindergarteners to improve at art is to focus on activities that teach them the elements of visual art.
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.
Art Vs. Craft-Is There Really Any Useful Difference?
Creativity Lights the Way with the Drawing Practice Workbooks
As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, there's a unique joy in watching a child express themselves through art. Imagine giving them a tool that nurtures their creativity while also helping them develop their drawing skills. I’m excited to introduce the Drawing Practice Workbook with Drawing Prompts: Drawing Practice for Kids—a delightful guide designed to inspire young artists to explore their creative potential.
Kindergarten Art Ideas - 3 Favorite Materials for Kindergartners and Projects to Use them
Kindergarten is a great time for young artists to take the next step in their art journey by expanding their use of different materials. Adding new materials to your kindergartners’ repertoire will keep art engaging and fresh they flex their creativity and critical thinking skills.
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.
How We Created Our Own Van Gogh Immersive Experience
Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most well-known artists across the globe. In honor of his legacy, we created our own sort of Van Gogh immersive experience, which we lovingly called the Van Gogh Vault for our Spring Arts Festival. We transformed our gym into an art gallery that exhibited paintings created by all 600 students in our school, each one inspired by a work by Vincent van Gogh.
4 Ways Art Can Help You Get Better at Math
Studies prove that a student’s involvement in art education can directly improve their math achievement scores. When it comes to building foundational skills in math, art can provide opportunities for younger children to develop a strong base to build on. These drawing prompt workbooks can help!
5 Absolutely Awesome Ways to Foster Creativity in Homeschooled Children
For many parents, homeschool life provides the flexibility needed to focus on educational endeavors that traditional education opportunities often neglect. Homeschooling serves as an effective method for fostering creativity in the minds of their children. Without the rigid structure and limited curriculum of traditional schooling, homeschooled children have more freedom to embrace hands-on learning while actively working through the creative process.
Ultimate Collage Lesson + One Artist Study Freebie You'll Love
Do you love teaching art history? Ever get tired of the ubiquitous artists that every art lesson seems to focus on? Here’s one you’ll love! Plus, keep reading to the end for a free lesson plan!
Why Social Emotional Learning Through the Arts Is Not a Fad
As educators, we have the power to give that to our students. My upbringing fostered my passion for integrating social and emotional learning (SEL) into the arts. And I recently got to share that passion with the amazing Krista Leh and Craig Martin of the SEL in EDU podcast.
3 Ways to Integrate Math, Writing, and Science with Heart Art
With our Hearts Art Puzzles, students engage in a hands-on approach that not only brings geometry, writing, and science to life but also fosters an appreciation for the artistry behind each heart art puzzle piece. Through hearts art simple drawings, explorations, and discussion, students develop a more comprehensive understanding of how art and other subjects intersect. This is the ultimate art integrated math, writing, and science lesson.
3 Dynamic Art Games for the Classroom That Elementary Students Will Love
As someone who has taught both general education and art classes, I've discovered that incorporating art class games into any classroom can make learning engaging and incredibly fun.
Integrating Beautiful Art And Symmetry Into Your Math Classroom
In math classrooms across the globe, there's a familiar scene: a student raises their hand, curiosity gleaming in their eyes, and poses the timeless question, "Why does learning about symmetry even matter?" While as educators, we inherently understand the importance of math concepts, bridging that understanding for students requires a touch of real-world magic. Enter the world of art and symmetry, where abstract concepts find tangible connections.
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.
The Ultimate Guide to Classroom Management for Creative Classrooms
This article explores the art of classroom management, providing insights and strategies to help art teachers establish a supportive and nurturing atmosphere where students can thrive.
7 Language Arts Games: End of Year Activities for After State Testing
Are you on the lookout for language arts games that will engage students to help relieve the stress from the test? Your search ends here! Whether you're an art teacher seeking inspiration, a literacy enthusiast looking to infuse creativity into your lessons, or an advocate of arts integration, you're in for a treat! In this article, we'll dive into 7 interactive reading games to transform your classroom into interactive fun!
Boost Creativity with these 7 Center Activities: Arts Integration Ideas Inside
Ever found yourself wondering about how arts integration can boost creativity in the classroom? This post is crafted for every creative teacher out there – whether you're an art teacher weaving connections into general ed classrooms or a gen ed teacher on the lookout for fresh ways to teach your content through art. Get ready to explore these 7 Center Activities, and for each resource, I'll share a practical arts-integrated tip to spice up your teaching game.
