Art projects based on children's books

These are 11 easy art lessons based on Children's Books. Art subs, classroom teachers, and art teachers can all teach these easily. They are fun for kids and easy to teach.

A collection of picture books that are perfect for the elementary school art room. Share the benefits of combining art and literature in your art room.

Explore the BEST picture books that teach about Art or Inspire Art Making for kids to use for art infused lessons in your classroom, to teach art history and about making art and the creative process to your art students, or to use for creating an art-themed section in your home library. This comprehensive list explores famous artists, artworks, and the art making process through fun and creative, easy-to read picture books. It will provide you with ideas and inspiration for creating art…

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I love using picture books as inspiration for children’s art projects. Over the past 13 years I have curated a a massive list of project ideas and lesson plans. Here is my growing list of picture books and coordinating art projects for kids: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith

You can teach anything with children's picture books: Science. History. Writing. Math. Cooking. And Art. Especially art. Because picture books are an artform. I'll be writing a Five Day Series this week about connecting children's literature to art. Monday through Thursday I will be sharing four art project ideas inspired by children's picture books. On Friday I have …

These inspiring art books for preschoolers are tremendous for teaching many different styles of art beyond fingerpaints and crayons!

Check out these great books about art for kids! They can learn all about the different styles of art with these great book choices!

Kids will be inspired to create their own free-form art based on these spectacular picture books. #craftsforkids #simplecraftsforkids #artprojectsforkids #picturebooks #readingwithkids

Turn crumpled pieces of paper into colorful artwork in this fun art project for kids. This easy art activity is inspired by the children’s book, Ish, by Peter H. Reynolds! The colorful paper has such a cool texture when finished and can be used for making collages or writing notes! (This post contains affiliate links.)...