Art for elementary

This chalk pastel galaxy art project is out of this world! Kids will love using easy chalk pastel techniques to create this stunning galaxy craft.

Create 3 boxes with 4 inch tops and 4 inch bottoms. And yes I had to teach 1st graders how to use the ruler! Then use the ruler to create horizontal and vertical lines inside your boxes. Draw a heart inside each of the 3 boxes. Color in the hearts first and then the backgrounds using a repeating checker board patten. You could have themes such as warm and cool or complementary colors. Or make it random colors! When you are finished coloring in all the spaces, flick black watered down tempera…

Learn how to turn scribbles into colorful art. Easy craft for kids or adults. #kidscraft #craftforkids

Introduce elementary art students to Monet with this set of art lessons ending in a unique water lilies Claude Monet art project.

Use easy watercolor techniques to create these gorgeous watercolor Christmas ornaments. A great handmade ornament idea and Christmas art project that kids will love to make!

Creative q-tip painting ideas kids will love to make with different easy techniques! For kids of all ages with free printable templates.

I love Op Art and I thought it would be the perfect lesson to teach Art 1's how to use colored pencils. We began by discussing Op Art, M.C. Escher, Victor Vasarely, and Bridget Riley. Then we discu