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How to Introduce Children to Abstract Art
Introducing children to abstract art is an excellent way to encourage them to think outside the box and develop their creativity. With the availability of

Explore Japanese Woodblock Printing With April Vollmer
Thanks for joining us once again for another free art lesson with Golden Road Arts. Last time, we looked at how to adapt children’s art

Creative Ways to Engage Your Middle School Child in Art
By the time children reach middle school, they will have developed more precise fine motor skills, acquired indispensable artistic techniques, as well as gained some

Adapting Children’s Art Education for Diverse Learners
Welcome back to another art literacy lesson for the classroom. In the last lesson we looked at ways for kids to create art from nature.

Tips for Teaching Young Kids to Paint
Introducing young children to painting helps stimulate a lifelong appreciation for the arts. Whether it’s improving motor skills or building self-confidence, kids need art for

Ways for Kids to Create Art From Nature
The colors, shapes and textures of the natural world are the perfect inspiration for an art project. While kids love creating art at home, experiencing

Easy Spring Art Projects for Preschoolers
Spring is an incredible time for preschoolers to start new art projects inspired by the vibrant colors of the season. If you’ve tried our online

Claude Monet – French Impressionist Painter – Part 1
Creating art in the classroom helps kids develop a love for creativity, especially when exploring the works of iconic artists like Claude Monet. Monet’s impressionist

What Are the Different Types of Art Kids Can Create?
Art is a form of expression that enriches all our lives, whether we are creating art ourselves or experiencing a work of art. At Golden

What Are the Different Styles of Painting?
Understanding the different styles of painting is a major factor in a child’s artistic development. Whether they are creating art at home or in the

Why Is Arts and Creative Literacy Important?
For a child to develop as an artist and across all aspects of their education, arts and creative literacy cannot be underestimated. Teaching art in

The 4 Key Stages in Children’s Artistic Development
Children’s artistic development can be expected to go through some predictable stages when they are exposed to art from a young age. By introducing kids

Utagawa Hiroshige – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
A key reason why kids need art for their development is to understand the past. And while woodblock techniques date back hundreds of years, there

Katsushika Hokusai – Japanese Woodblock Printmaking
Printmaking is a remarkable style of art for kids of all ages. This craft combines creativity, skill – and the excitement of seeing a design come



