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Making Portraits Using Simple Household Items
Creating portraits is one of the most fun and rewarding art lessons for the classroom or home. Using some accessible art materials, kids learn how
How to Draw Animals From Simple Shapes
From learning about the anatomy of different mammals to improving hand-eye coordination, drawing animals presents many benefits. A key reason why kids need art is
How to Make Garland and Snowflakes With Barbara and Artey
Winter is the perfect time to introduce children to creative art projects at home. Whether it’s the symmetry of a snowflake or the intricacy of
The Beginning of Our Free Online Art Lessons
Our Founder Reviews Our First Year If you are reading this, you probably know me, and you love art and teaching art to kids. We
How to Create a Winter Scene Using Paper Pop-Ups
If you are involved in children’s art education, you will certainly understand the benefits of simplicity. Sometimes all it takes for a child to get
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
Why Art Is an Important Part of Elementary Education
Elementary education is where a child begins their formal learning journey. Utilizing art in the classroom as a supplementary teaching tool and teaching the subject
Art Challenges to Inspire Creativity at Home
Did you know that participating in art activities at home with your children has the potential to lead to increased feelings of well-being for the
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
