Teaching art elementary

Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…

Teach children art history through a variety of fun art projects and lessons. We love using artists as inspiration for our own creations.

36 Elementary Art Lessons for Kids - one for every week of the school year! Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, scout leaders, and parents!

How does it work? Simple! Decode the phonics words on each task card and write it on the drawing template. Check the back of the card to find the correct spelling. If correct, add ONE detail to their picture!

46 Early Finisher Activities to Boost Creativity in Your Elementary Art Room Engagement % %

Teaching the elements of art to kids is an essential part of their education, as it helps them develop creativity, critical thinking skills, and self-expression. However, simply lecturing about the elements of art can be dry and unengaging for young learners. That's why it's crucial to incorporate fun and creative activities into the teaching process.

In my first year of teaching, I was terrified of teaching art. It was a subject I had always struggled with and that a few of the kids had already decided they HATED. Thankfully, I was able to find some art activities that everyone could be happily engaged in!

Fun and easy art activities for kids. Learn about famous artists and be inspired to create your own masterpieces with our step by step guide.

Pictures are worth a thousand words - and teaching art doesn't have to be boring! Here are 30+ hands-on ways to teach art without a textbook!

Use this collection of Paul Klee teaching resources and complete Klee Famous Artist Unit lesson plans to teach elementary art class.

So many ways to explore some extra creativity! These fun art challenges are perfect for kids and adults to stretch their imaginations!

You might be asking, What are the 7 Elements of Art and How Do I Teach Them? The Elements 7 Elements of Art are: Line, Value, Color, Space, Shape, Form, and Texture and they are the foundations or building blocks that artists use to make art. Let's dive in and learn about the 7 Elements of Art, Which You Should Teach First, and How to Teach them.

Discover fun and educational art class games that you can quickly set up in minutes! These art games for the classroom help reinforce art skills while keeping students engaged and excited to learn.

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school auction art a lot of times can be very corny, or something you may not actually want to bid on / hang in your house. if you're in charge of doing the auction art for your kids classroom this year, here is a post of beautiful projects that fellow parents would actually want and bid on!

One of my favorite topics to teach in my art class, no matter what the age or skill level, is divergent thinking. What is divergent thinking? One of my favorite videos to introduce divergent thinking to my students is the lecture by Ken Robinson. Divergent thinking is the ability to come up with multiple solutions

If you enjoy learning about different artists in your homeschool, you will love learning about 8 of our favorite artists!

It's 6:00 in the morning and something has come up! You have to call off work. The stress starts mounting.... what are my students going to work on today?! What easy materials can I have them use?! How will the sub know what to deliver?! Ahh! Hath no fear! Below are 10 straightforward, ready-made sub