Art Lesson

Feb 15, 20213 min read

The Art of Politics: An Art Project for Kids to Celebrate Presidents Week and Black History Month

This post contains Affiliate Links. As an Amazon Affiliate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Kehinde Wiley is an African-American...

Jan 29, 20212 min read

Moon Placemats

An easy and fun low-prep DIY art project for kids studying the solar system or the moon! Make a full moon placemat. Perfect for toddlers, pr

Oct 16, 20204 min read

Taking a Bite Out of Surrealism: Apples, Magritte, Surrealism and a Mixed Media Art Project for Kids

Staring at the bowl of apples we picked on the counter, I knew I wanted to figure out a way to use our apples in our art history work.

Sep 27, 20202 min read

The Interconnectedness of Us All: Exploring the Tree of Life with Young Painters

To coincide with our tree unit, we studied the artwork of Gustav Klimt and his famous Tree of Life and then made our own!

Aug 13, 20205 min read

Finding Beauty in the Obscene: A Shark Week Art Lesson for Kids Exploring the Work of Damien Hirst

“I was taught to confront things you can’t avoid. Death is one of those things..."

Aug 5, 20203 min read

Art isn’t just about what you see: An Art Lesson Exploring the Work of John Bramblitt

Henri Matisse famously said, “If I close my eyes, I see things better than with my eyes open.” American painter, John Bramblitt has echoed t

Jul 22, 20203 min read

Sometimes it's okay to play with your food: An Art Lesson Exploring Jason Mecier's Work

For our Food Groups Week, I knew I wanted to study an artist that uses food as an art medium. I found the work of pop artist, Jason Mecier w