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15 Fun One-Day Elementary Art Lesson Ideas Curriculum Design % %

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!

Hey parents, this project will keep the kids busy for a while: You will need: A ruler, markers, a pencil and a piece of typing paper. Here is what you do, trace a shape on the typing paper using a …

My middle school kiddos are in love with this project! Thanks to Cassie Stephens string art lesson! After learning the process I decided to...

Make easy bean mosaic art using dried beans! These bean mosaics are so BEAUTIFUL and they're so simple to make using old pantry items!

Do you enjoy Pop Art? Take a look at our pop art worksheet! This worksheet is a great resource for anybody interested in learning about and having fun with the well-known art movement. Pop Art is bound to capture creative minds with its strong themes and vivid hues. Prepare to explore the worlds of Warhol, Lichtenstein, and other well-known Pop Artists as you study their works and investigate the ideas that underpin this well-known art movement. Have fun and let your imagination run wild…

In this hand self-portrait lesson, students create a hand self-portrait that includes a core belief and personal narrative. Zentangle patterns are added to create fun, bright and beautiful piece of art.