How to Teach Art to Kids

Here you’ll find tips, tricks, and inspiration to help you create an amazing art experience for your kids and students. Whether you’re a veteran teacher or new to teaching, you’ll also learn some new ways in how to teach art to kids.

Find out how to store your art supplies, keep toddlers from running off with the Sharpies, learn how to combine art, geography, history, science, and literature, and learn books for inspiration.

Want to know how to create painted paper or have fun with watercolors? You’ll find that here too.

I can’t wait to teach you ideas for making art educational AND fun – because art doesn’t have to be boring. You don’t have to choose Monet over dragon eggs. And I’ll teach you how.

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Sub Plan Freebie Pack | Full Lessons + Videos

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This 27-page freebie pack makes it easy for you to hand your classroom to a sub! Packed with full lessons and access to video lessons,… Read More »Sub Plan Freebie Pack | Full Lessons + Videos

How to Teach Art to Kids | All About Watercolors, Part 2

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Using liquid watercolors with kids is a fun way to upgrade your art time. Here’s how to use them and how they differ from pan… Read More »How to Teach Art to Kids | All About Watercolors, Part 2

How to Teach Art to Kids | All About Watercolors for Kids, Part 1

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Teaching art to kids is easy and fun, even if you don’t think you know how. First let’s talk all about watercolors for kids.

How to Use Air Dry Clay | Secrets to Unbreakable Projects

Don’t have a kiln? No problem. Here’s how to use air dry clay to avoid breakage, and to get a beautiful, glossy finish.

A Descriptive Drawing Exercise for Kids That Teaches Writing & Art

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Here’s a descriptive drawing exercise that teaches writing and art by showing kids how to describe what they see to another student.

Autumn Painted Paper Squirrel | Fall Art Project for Kids

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Create beautiful autumn painted paper and use it in this adorable project inspired by the picture book The Leaf Thief by Alice Hemming.

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This Dot Day Activity is a game and an art project in one! Here’s the step-by-step and a short video to get kids creating -… Read More »The Circle Game | Dot Day Activity for Kids

International Dot Day Art Projects

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Create a Polka Dotted Cupcake and get inspired with other International Dot Day Art projects with this FREE downloadable idea guide.