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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
Using Negative Space and Making Bookmarks
Have you ever noticed how art can create a strong sense of movement with repeating patterns and shapes? The use of lines, shapes, space and
Learn Primary and Secondary Colors
Learning about colors is an integral part of a child’s development. When young kids create art at home they are introduced to primary and secondary
How to Create Art With Parallel Lines
Parallel lines are the foundation of three-dimensional (3D) art and are crucial in creating optical illusions. Allowing an artist to create shapes, patterns, movement and
How to Create Salt Paintings and Sculpt Playdough
Texture – adding a tactile element to a project – is a meaningful way to enhance art. Fundamentally, kids need art to experience firsthand the different
Making Finger Puppets and Learning About Texture
Part of the fun of creating art at home is turning simple household items into an engaging art project. Kids take a great deal of
How to Draw Faces With Barbara Mason
The best art lessons for kids allow for varying degrees of complexity and creativity. For example, a portrait could be a simple line drawing based
How to Make a Collage
Creating a collage is the perfect art project for at home or in the classroom. The process helps kids engage their imagination and build their
