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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
Creating Tunnel Books
Creating a tunnel book is an engaging art project for the classroom or the home. By combining storytelling with multi-dimensional art, kids learn about depth
Water-Soluble Foil Printing
In this lesson, Barbara Mason demonstrates the foil printing process using water-soluble ink. This guide will help school children understand printmaking with the use of
How to Create Art With Lines and Shapes
Artist and printmaker Barbara Mason demonstrates the importance of lines and shapes in art in this simple lesson. Students will learn how lines are used
Scratch-Foam Printing With Water-Soluble Inks
Artist, printmaker and educator, Barbara Mason demonstrates scratch-foam printing as a classroom art activity. The lesson uses water-soluble inks to help children understand how their
Creative Paper Sculpture Projects for Kids
Paper sculpture is one of the most enjoyable and rewarding forms of art for kids. With every project, young students practice techniques that build spatial
How to Use Online Art Lessons to Engage Kids in a Classroom
For many elementary and middle school kids, creating art in the classroom is the best part of the school day. Art lessons give children the
Art Activities That Help Kids Develop Independent Thinking
Between the vivid colors, the interesting textures and the opportunities to create and explore, children are naturally drawn to art. And they’re doing more than
How Art Introduces Kids to Different Cultures
Children are naturally curious about the world around them, and classroom art activities provide an engaging opportunity to help them explore different people, traditions and
6 Drawing Prompts That Inspire Kids to Create Art
Some young artists struggle when they’re asked to draw whatever they want. For many children, creating art at school is easier with a defined place
Ways to Introduce Kids to Modern Art Movements
Children can learn about a wide variety of art at school, from drawing and painting to basic art history. However, given the focus on realistic
How Art for Kids Supports Reading and Writing Skills
While art and literacy are usually taught as separate subjects, they lean on many of the same skills. When children take part in classroom art
