Celebrate the 100th Day of School with this fun project for Kindergarten! Have kids draw what they look like today and what they think they'll look like in 100 years. As you can see, the results will be charming! Even if your 100th Day of School has already passed, this is a fun project to do anytime. Kids will need: (Affiliate links are used in this post. If you … [Read more...]
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Mix 100 Colors – a Color Mixing Art Activity for Kids
This fun color mixing art activity is perfect for kids in grades 2 and up. Originally, I created this project to celebrate our "100th Day of School", but kids will enjoy doing this anytime! Your students will gain valuable color mixing experience while creating a frame-worthy piece of art. The example above was created by a 2nd grader in a 50-minute art class. These … [Read more...]
Valentine Color Mixing – Paint 100 Hearts!
With Valentines Day (and the '100th Day of School') just around the corner, I thought I’d post this heart-themed version of my 'Mixing 100 Colors’ lesson! Mixing the colors and then painting hearts requires a little longer attention span, so I’ve found that 4th grade and up does best with this version. But younger students can also do this if they just work a little larger and … [Read more...]
“Catch of the Day” – Ceramic Fish
Clay fish platter by AllisonKids love clay! There's just something about getting your hands covered with mud that kids can't resist! Clay is a great medium for learning about texture and form, and its possibilities are endless. Here are my directions for this fun fish platter.... a perfect summer project!Directions:1. Draw a fun fish design on a piece of 9x12 construction … [Read more...]
A Creative Color Game for All Ages
Hues and Cues (affiliate link) is a fast-paced color game that all ages can enjoy together. It's easy to learn and can be adapted to suit a variety of situations. From the classroom to family game nights, this is a game that's fun to play for any group, no matter the age or skill level. How to play The object of Hues and Cues is to score points by correctly guessing the … [Read more...]
TIP #66: 10 Ways to Save Money on Art Supplies for Kids
When I taught K-8 Art at a small private school, my budget was always, “Spend as little as possible”. But I found ways to make it work and give my students great art experiences despite the shortage of funding. If you're in a similar low-budget (or no-budget!) position, I hope some of these ideas will work for you, too. 1. Buy quality materials Just as the … [Read more...]
TIP #66: 10 Ways to Save Money on Art Supplies for Kids
When I taught K-8 Art at a small private school, my budget was always, “Spend as little as possible”. But I found ways to make it work and give my students great art experiences despite the shortage of funding. If you're in a similar low-budget (or no-budget!) position, I hope some of these ideas will work for you, too. Here are my 10 favorite ways to save money on … [Read more...]
TIP #61: 5 Creative Thinking Skills for Kids
When you consider creative thinking skills for kids, it's easy to imagine those skills being useful in art class. But creative thinking skills are becoming more essential in every career as well as in everyday life. Creative thinking skills are vital to making progress in today's fast-moving world. Innovation depends on new ideas from creative minds. And you can develop … [Read more...]
TIP #59: Your 4-Step Plan to Teach Kids Problem-Solving Through Art
One of my favorite things about art is that there isn't just one right answer or one right way to do things. This makes art an ideal way to teach kids problem-solving skills that will last a lifetime. Problem-solving can feel high-stakes when it becomes a zero-sum game, when only one solution is "right". Fortunately, art offers a myriad of possible “right” choices. This … [Read more...]
TIP #58: 3 Healthy Creative Habits for Kids
It's never too early to help kids establish healthy creative habits. Whether they're your students or the kids in your family, it's good to make their mental health a priority. Much of what I'm sharing here has been inspired by habit and improvement expert, James Clear. You can find links below if you'd like to check out his writing yourself! It's interesting how … [Read more...]
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