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How Middle School Students Benefit From Learning Art History
If you’ve spent any amount of time with us here, you know that kids’ art lessons have a positive impact on student academic development and
Fun Art Lessons for Elementary Kids That Explore Shapes
Learning to draw shapes is a foundational skill for elementary school students in art class. When kids are studying art at school, they need the
Pumpkin-Inspired Art Lessons Perfect for Kids
The start of fall is the perfect time to introduce pumpkin-inspired art lessons for kids. Whether at home or in the classroom, these seasonal projects
Benefits of Art Lessons for Middle School Students
During the important middle school years, art lessons in the classroom offer students hands-on opportunities to explore their creativity and develop key skills. The knowledge
Why Art Matters as Much as Math and Reading
In an educational system highly focused on developing the next generation’s set of great scientists, technologists, engineers and mathematicians (STEM careers), some people question why
Make Classroom Assignments Fun With Art This School Year
Students aren’t the only ones preparing to head back to school soon—we know teachers must be back even earlier. We’ve been happy to see more
How Creating Art Helps Kids Ease Back Into a School Routine
Setting children up for success in many areas of life is a top priority for most parents—and this of course includes their schooling. With that
Fun Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids of All Ages
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free lessons on creating art at home. And if you missed our recent post featuring
Creating Andy Goldsworthy Inspired Environmental Art
Welcome back to Golden Road Arts for another of our free art lessons for children. If you missed our last lesson, we heard from Portland
Tony Furtado – Portland Artist, Musician and Sculptor
Thank you for joining us once more in our series of free art lessons from Golden Road Arts. In our last post, we discussed why
Why Students Need Art Enrichment Activities
Art enrichment activities are designed to enhance art appreciation and understanding, as well as the practice of art. As a complement to traditional art lessons
Abstract Inspirations – How Artists Draw on the Masters
Abstract art is an exciting and vibrant style of art rich with creativity and emotion. From the shapes and colors of the Russian abstract painter
The Influence That Impressionist Art Has Today
Since its beginnings over 150 years ago, Impressionism remains a highly influential and popular style of painting. Artists like French Impressionist painter Claude Monet continue
Tips for Combining Art Literacy & Art in the Classroom
Combining art literacy and practical art lessons in the classroom enhances a child’s creative and analytical development. With a multidisciplinary approach to learning, children will
