October is the Perfect Canvas for Creativity! As October rolls in, it’s the perfect time to embrace autumn-themed art lessons that engage middle school students. These creative drawing activities for students not only enhance their artistic skills but also bring a festive vibe to your …
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Neurographic Art: A Journey of Mindfulness and Creativity
Neurographic Art! What is it?! Looking for a fresh, engaging technique to share with your students or a fun activity for your own sketchbook? Explore the captivating world of Neurographica Art. This form of art therapy, developed by Russian psychologist Pavel Piskarev in 2014, blends …
Cartooning! The Ultimate Art Sub Plan!
Cartooning Art Sub Plan! Kid-Friendly Funny Folded Faces! Are you an art teacher searching for an engaging and hassle-free way to spark your middle school students’ creativity? Look no further! This Funny Folded Faces Cartooning Lesson is designed to make cartooning a breeze for both …
Art Elements & Design Principles Organic Sculpture Towers
Teach your students about the Art Elements and Design Principles with Vibrant Pattered Organic Sculptures! I discovered a fantastic art project to share with you that’ll kick things off in your art classes with a burst of creativity and fun! This an engaging organic sculpture …
Graffiti Art Throughout Time
Learn about the interesting history of graffiti art! It’s more than just spray paint on walls! Today, we’ll explore the use of Graffiti Art throughout time! How it all began, the rebellious journey it took, and how it evolved into a respectable art form. Plus, …
Graffiti Name Designs! Tag Your Style
Discovering Street Art-Graffiti Name Designs: A Hassle-Free Typography Art Lesson for Middle and High School Students I’ve got something super cool to share with you today—an art lesson that’ll have your middle and high school students buzzing with creativity! It’s all about graffiti lettering—the hip …
Ultimate First-Week-of-Art Middle School Lesson Plan!
“First Week of Art Lesson Plan – A Quick Jumpstart for your Middle School or High School 2-D Art Curriculum! Hello, fellow art teachers! As we gear up for a new school year, I know how important it is to start things off on the …
Saint Patrick’s Day Value Shading Art Activity
Looking for a FREE Saint Patrick’s Day Art Lesson? It’s your lucky day! Students in grades 6-9 will enjoy this colorful Spring value shading art activity! You can use this guided value shading task as a sketchbook activity or as an introductory skills practice lesson …
Draw Gnomes! Magical Drawings!
Art teachers know that selecting drawing subject matter that interests young artists is a must. Gnomes are magically easy to draw! Helping students get over drawing skill imitations can help teachers to move on to teaching other skills such as shading, proportion, figure drawing, and …
3 Reasons to Start the School Year with Optical Illusions!
When Planning Your Drawing Unit… Start with Optical Illusions! Optical Illusions will engage young artists and teens right from the start of the school year! The first couple of weeks of art class is a soup of emotions for your students. Some are excited to …