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HOME • TEACHKIDSARTBLOGARTIST BIRTHDAYSLINKSSHOPABOUTCONTACT Kids of all ages enjoy art history when you teach it through projects inspired by the work of famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement

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MOSAICS • TEACHKIDSART Mosaic projects can be adapted for all ages. Just follow these directions and use larger tiles and a smaller backing board if working with young children. or anyone with a shorter attention span! Historical examples of mosaic art have been found in Roman ruins throughout Europe and around the Mediterranean. Traditional mosaics

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TESSELLATIONS • TEACHKIDSART Tessellations are all around us! A tile floor is a good example. Encourage your students to find other tessellating patterns in the world around them. Then make your own tessellations inspired by artist M.C. Escher. (Don’t be afraid to try these they are much easier than they look!) First, some helpful vocabulary:M.C. Escher – a TIPS FOR WORKING WITH OIL PASTELS • TEACHKIDSART Oil pastels just might be my favorite Art medium for kids! Both set-up and clean-up are quick and easy, and with a few specific instructions, every student can achieve great (if not totally charming!) results. Here are a few tips to help your students find success with WATER BOTTLE FISH • TEACHKIDSART Directions: 1. Remove cap and step on your bottle to flatten it (shoes optional!). Leave the open end as is – if it happens to get dented a bit, just stick your finger in it and push it back out. 2. Cut two triangle shapes from the side edges of your bottle to separate the tail from the fish’s body. 3. THE ART OF BLACKOUT POETRY • TEACHKIDSART Full-screen. In the video below, Ariel Bissett uses old books and watercolor paint for a different fun effect: Blackout Poetry is a creative way to repurpose your old newspapers and magazines. You can also be on the lookout for old books at yard sales and thrift stores. Or photocopy some pages from a kids’ book or a favorite current

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6 TIPS FOR WATERCOLOR SUCCESS WITH KIDS • TEACHKIDSART Watercolor is a great medium for kids! It’s affordable, mixes well, cleans up quickly, and (usually) doesn’t stain clothing. Here are six tips to help you and your younger students find success when learning to work with this classic medium: Choose a good quality student paint. Good quality doesn’t have to mean expensive! Before

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MATISSE-INSPIRED COLLAGE • TEACHKIDSART Shown here is Matisse’s collage, “The Sorrow of the King”. 1. No pencils allowed! “Draw” with your scissors only!! 2. Cut paper shapes in a variety of colors and sizes and arrange in a pleasing design on white or black background paper.Include geometric, organic, positive, and negative shapes and at least one repeating shape. TESSELLATIONS • TEACHKIDSART Tessellations are all around us! A tile floor is a good example. Encourage your students to find other tessellating patterns in the world around them. Then make your own tessellations inspired by artist M.C. Escher. (Don’t be afraid to try these they are much easier than they look!) First, some helpful vocabulary:M.C. Escher – a 5 FUN ART IDEAS WITH PENCIL AND PAPER • TEACHKIDSART If you’re looking for alternatives to screentime for your kids, nothing beats going “old school” with a pencil and paper! It’s amazing how much fun can be had with such simple supplies. What you’ll need. All you need is a pencil, some paper, a flat surface to draw on, and my free download, “5 FUN Art Activities Kids Can Do with a Pencil & Paper”. TIP OF THE WEEK #34: 4 ACTIVITIES TO HELP KIDS "SEE LIKE Learning to “see like an artist” is all about training your brain to respond ”mindfully” to what you see. It’s about looking carefully and noticing lines, shapes, colors and values as you look at things. When students learn to “see like an artist” it enables them to better translate what they see onto their paper MASTERPIECE MOSAICS: A COLLABORATIVE ART PROJECT FOR These colorful projects, which I call “Masterpiece Mosaics”, were a collaborative effort by my students in grades K through middle school. Each grade level created their own copy of a famous painting – six masterpieces in all, on display now through Christmas at our TEACHER WORKSHOP: SELF-PORTRAITS! • TEACHKIDSART I just finished the 4th workshop in my “Teaching Teachers to Teach Art” series. This workshop focused on teaching Self-Portraits and we had a blast! We learned the basic “rules” for drawing portraits (see below) and did three self-portrait projects inspired by famous artists Paul Klee, Frida Kahlo and Amedeo Modigliani. I’ll be

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MORE ABOUT PICASSO.... • TEACHKIDSART Self-Portrait 1907 by Pablo Picasso Yesterday’s post, “Wild ‘n Crazy Picasso Portraits”, left me inspired to write a little bit more about this amazing artist Spanish artist, Pablo Picasso (1881-1973), is often under-appreciated by people who don’t know much about him. I usually have to remind students of “Rule #1” when teaching a class about HOW TO MAKE THE PERFECT SLIP FOR ALL YOUR CLAY PROJECTS How to store your slip. For storing slip, I like the 16 oz. plastic containers with screw-on lids that come in packs of 2 from the Dollar Tree.With a screw-on lid, you can get a tighter seal than you can with snap-on lids, which means your slip will still be usable the next time

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THUMBPRINT SELF-PORTRAIT • TEACHKIDSART Here’s a great idea I found on Pinterest. You can see lots of inspiring examples here and here. I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they really had fun with it! For more detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery,

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5 FUN ART IDEAS WITH PENCIL AND PAPER • TEACHKIDSART If you’re looking for alternatives to screentime for your kids, nothing beats going “old school” with a pencil and paper! It’s amazing how much fun can be had with such simple supplies. What you’ll need. All you need is a pencil, some paper, a flat surface to draw on, and my free download, “5 FUN Art Activities Kids Can Do with a Pencil & Paper”. FAMOUS ARTISTS ARCHIVES • TEACHKIDSART Kids of all ages enjoy art history when it's taught through projects inspired by famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement and the work of Spanish artist Joan Miró. WATER BOTTLE FISH • TEACHKIDSART Directions: 1. Remove cap and step on your bottle to flatten it (shoes optional!). Leave the open end as is – if it happens to get dented a bit, just stick your finger in it and push it back out. 2. Cut two triangle shapes from the side edges of your bottle to separate the tail from the fish’s body. 3. TIPS FOR WORKING WITH OIL PASTELS • TEACHKIDSART Oil pastels just might be my favorite Art medium for kids! Both set-up and clean-up are quick and easy, and with a few specific instructions, every student can achieve great (if not totally charming!) results. Here are a few tips to help your students find success with FIND YOUR BEST COMPOSITION WITH A VIEWFINDER • TEACHKIDSART TheRule of Thirds is a guideline artists use to draw the viewer into their work by creating an interesting composition. Simply tape some pieces of thin string to the back of your viewfinder to divide the space into thirds in both directions. Then locate your main area of interest where vertical and horizontal lines intersect. Pause. 0:00 /

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Using basic stick letters, write the word “ART” across the front of your portfolio. You can use either upper case letters, lower case letters, or a combination of both. just make your letters LARGE and leave plenty of space between them. 3. Now, draw an outline around each letter. If you draw your outlines with lots of space around the KALEIDOSCOPE LETTERING DESIGN • TEACHKIDSART Upper grade “Allison” , colored in warm colors with colored pencilsLower grade “Allison”, colored in cool colors with markers (the same lettering, but traced only four times instead of eight!) Kids love to create interesting designs with their names a fun project to start off a new school year and a great way to create motivation COMPUTER ART ALA PICASSO! • TEACHKIDSART There are so many ways to be creative with a computer! Here’s a site where you can click and drag to create your very own Picasso-like portrait. This would be a fun activity for students after learning about the real Picasso! Be sure to check out this site’s “gallery” to see the fun others have THUMBPRINT SELF-PORTRAIT • TEACHKIDSART Here’s a great idea I found on Pinterest. You can see lots of inspiring examples here and here. I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they really had fun with it! For more detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery,

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READ ALOUD AND RESPOND WITH ART! • TEACHKIDSART Some of My Favorite Art Books for Reading Aloud. March 5th, 2014 is World Read Aloud Day!Every year, on the first Wednesday in March, Litworld (a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy around the globe) mobilizes children and adults everywhere to advocate for literacy as a basic human right belonging to all people. Reading aloud is a natural way to celebrate the written 5 FUN ART IDEAS WITH PENCIL AND PAPER • TEACHKIDSART If you’re looking for alternatives to screentime for your kids, nothing beats going “old school” with a pencil and paper! It’s amazing how much fun can be had with such simple supplies. What you’ll need. All you need is a pencil, some paper, a flat surface to draw on, and my free download, “5 FUN Art Activities Kids Can Do with a Pencil & Paper”. FAMOUS ARTISTS ARCHIVES • TEACHKIDSART Kids of all ages enjoy art history when it's taught through projects inspired by famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement and the work of Spanish artist Joan Miró. WATER BOTTLE FISH • TEACHKIDSART Directions: 1. Remove cap and step on your bottle to flatten it (shoes optional!). Leave the open end as is – if it happens to get dented a bit, just stick your finger in it and push it back out. 2. Cut two triangle shapes from the side edges of your bottle to separate the tail from the fish’s body. 3. TIPS FOR WORKING WITH OIL PASTELS • TEACHKIDSART Oil pastels just might be my favorite Art medium for kids! Both set-up and clean-up are quick and easy, and with a few specific instructions, every student can achieve great (if not totally charming!) results. Here are a few tips to help your students find success with FIND YOUR BEST COMPOSITION WITH A VIEWFINDER • TEACHKIDSART TheRule of Thirds is a guideline artists use to draw the viewer into their work by creating an interesting composition. Simply tape some pieces of thin string to the back of your viewfinder to divide the space into thirds in both directions. Then locate your main area of interest where vertical and horizontal lines intersect. Pause. 0:00 /

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ABSTRACT ART PROJECT INSPIRED BY JOAN MIRÓ • TEACHKIDSART Kids of all ages enjoy art history when you teach it through projects inspired by the work of famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve “realism“.This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement and the work of Spanish artist Joan Miró.. Joan (pronounced “Djo-ahn”) Miró was a painter, sculptor, and TIP OF THE WEEK #34: 4 ACTIVITIES TO HELP KIDS "SEE LIKE Learning to “see like an artist” is all about training your brain to respond ”mindfully” to what you see. It’s about looking carefully and noticing lines, shapes, colors and values as you look at things. When students learn to “see like an artist” it enables them to better translate what they see onto their paper READ ALOUD AND RESPOND WITH ART! • TEACHKIDSART Some of My Favorite Art Books for Reading Aloud. March 5th, 2014 is World Read Aloud Day!Every year, on the first Wednesday in March, Litworld (a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy around the globe) mobilizes children and adults everywhere to advocate for literacy as a basic human right belonging to all people. Reading aloud is a natural way to celebrate the written THE ART OF BLACKOUT POETRY • TEACHKIDSART Full-screen. In the video below, Ariel Bissett uses old books and watercolor paint for a different fun effect: Blackout Poetry is a creative way to repurpose your old newspapers and magazines. You can also be on the lookout for old books at yard sales and thrift stores. Or photocopy some pages from a kids’ book or a favorite current

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MICROGRAPHY ARCHIVES • TEACHKIDSART Here’s a great idea I found on Pinterest. You can see lots of inspiring examples here and here. I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they really had fun with it! For more detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery, and fascinating fingerprint facts, check out my pdf on FIND YOUR BEST COMPOSITION WITH A VIEWFINDER • TEACHKIDSART TheRule of Thirds is a guideline artists use to draw the viewer into their work by creating an interesting composition. Simply tape some pieces of thin string to the back of your viewfinder to divide the space into thirds in both directions. Then locate your main area of interest where vertical and horizontal lines intersect. Pause. 0:00 /

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ART HANGING SYSTEM FROM IKEA • TEACHKIDSART This simple hanging system (originally designed for curtains) came fromIKEA! It’s inexpensive, adjustable to whatever length you need, and easy to mount in any room. Small stainless steel clips hold any size 2D artwork, so you can change your display with the seasons or as new artwork comes home. BASIC JAPANESE NOTAN DESIGNS FOR 1ST GRADE & UP • TEACHKIDSART Are you looking for an easy project that will give your youngest students more practice with scissors? This very basic Japanese Notan lesson is perfect for working on cutting and gluing skills, and kids will love the striking designs they create! Notan is a type of Japanese art that uses the contrast of light and dark to make an eye-catching composition. "FAUX" MEXICAN BARK "PAINTINGS" • TEACHKIDSART These Mexican Bark “Paintings” by my 5th graders got more “wows” than any other project at our recent school art show. By using markers instead of paint, we saved time in both prep and clean-up, as well as the extra step of touching up with black Sharpie after painting. And the marker on the brown HOME • TEACHKIDSARTBLOGARTIST BIRTHDAYSLINKSSHOPABOUTCONTACT Kids of all ages enjoy art history when you teach it through projects inspired by the work of famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement

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MOSAICS • TEACHKIDSARTEASY MOSAICS FOR KIDSEASY MOSAICS FOR KIDS Mosaic projects can be adapted for all ages. Just follow these directions and use larger tiles and a smaller backing board if working with young children. or anyone with a shorter attention span! Historical examples of mosaic art have been found in Roman ruins throughout Europe and around the Mediterranean. Traditional mosaics

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WATER BOTTLE FISH • TEACHKIDSARTWATER BOTTLE FISH CRAFTRECYCLED WATER BOTTLE FISHPLASTIC BOTTLE FISHPLASTIC BOTTLE FISH PATTERNPOP BOTTLE FISHWATER BOTTLES IN BULK Directions: 1. Remove cap and step on your bottle to flatten it (shoes optional!). Leave the open end as is – if it happens to get dented a bit, just stick your finger in it and push it back out. 2. Cut two triangle shapes from the side edges of your bottle to separate the tail from the fish’s body. 3. FIND YOUR BEST COMPOSITION WITH A VIEWFINDER • TEACHKIDSART TheRule of Thirds is a guideline artists use to draw the viewer into their work by creating an interesting composition. Simply tape some pieces of thin string to the back of your viewfinder to divide the space into thirds in both directions. Then locate your main area of interest where vertical and horizontal lines intersect. Pause. 0:00 /

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THE ART OF BLACKOUT POETRY • TEACHKIDSART Full-screen. In the video below, Ariel Bissett uses old books and watercolor paint for a different fun effect: Blackout Poetry is a creative way to repurpose your old newspapers and magazines. You can also be on the lookout for old books at yard sales and thrift stores. Or photocopy some pages from a kids’ book or a favorite current

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Upper grade “Allison” , colored in warm colors with colored pencilsLower grade “Allison”, colored in cool colors with markers (the same lettering, but traced only four times instead of eight!) Kids love to create interesting designs with their names a fun project to start off a new school year and a great way to create motivation READ ALOUD AND RESPOND WITH ART! • TEACHKIDSART Some of My Favorite Art Books for Reading Aloud. March 5th, 2014 is World Read Aloud Day!Every year, on the first Wednesday in March, Litworld (a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy around the globe) mobilizes children and adults everywhere to advocate for literacy as a basic human right belonging to all people. Reading aloud is a natural way to celebrate the written MATISSE-INSPIRED COLLAGE • TEACHKIDSART Shown here is Matisse’s collage, “The Sorrow of the King”. 1. No pencils allowed! “Draw” with your scissors only!! 2. Cut paper shapes in a variety of colors and sizes and arrange in a pleasing design on white or black background paper.Include geometric, organic, positive, and negative shapes and at least one repeating shape. THUMBPRINT SELF-PORTRAIT • TEACHKIDSART Here’s a great idea I found on Pinterest. You can see lots of inspiring examples here and here. I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they really had fun with it! For more detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery,

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Using basic stick letters, write the word “ART” across the front of your portfolio. You can use either upper case letters, lower case letters, or a combination of both. just make your letters LARGE and leave plenty of space between them. 3. Now, draw an outline around each letter. If you draw your outlines with lots of space around the READ ALOUD AND RESPOND WITH ART! • TEACHKIDSART Some of My Favorite Art Books for Reading Aloud. March 5th, 2014 is World Read Aloud Day!Every year, on the first Wednesday in March, Litworld (a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting literacy around the globe) mobilizes children and adults everywhere to advocate for literacy as a basic human right belonging to all people. Reading aloud is a natural way to celebrate the written MATISSE-INSPIRED COLLAGE • TEACHKIDSART Shown here is Matisse’s collage, “The Sorrow of the King”. 1. No pencils allowed! “Draw” with your scissors only!! 2. Cut paper shapes in a variety of colors and sizes and arrange in a pleasing design on white or black background paper.Include geometric, organic, positive, and negative shapes and at least one repeating shape. THUMBPRINT SELF-PORTRAIT • TEACHKIDSART Here’s a great idea I found on Pinterest. You can see lots of inspiring examples here and here. I tried this lesson with my middle school students and they really had fun with it! For more detailed instructions with photos, tips, writing prompts, a student gallery,

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HOME • TEACHKIDSART Kids of all ages enjoy art history when you teach it through projects inspired by the work of famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement

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TIP OF THE WEEK #34: 4 ACTIVITIES TO HELP KIDS "SEE LIKE Learning to “see like an artist” is all about training your brain to respond ”mindfully” to what you see. It’s about looking carefully and noticing lines, shapes, colors and values as you look at things. When students learn to “see like an artist” it enables them to better translate what they see onto their paper MATISSE-INSPIRED COLLAGE • TEACHKIDSART Shown here is Matisse’s collage, “The Sorrow of the King”. 1. No pencils allowed! “Draw” with your scissors only!! 2. Cut paper shapes in a variety of colors and sizes and arrange in a pleasing design on white or black background paper.Include geometric, organic, positive, and negative shapes and at least one repeating shape. COMPOSITION ARCHIVES • TEACHKIDSART How do you choose what to paint or draw when there are so many choices in front of you? Whether your subject is a landscape, still life, or portrait, arranging your composition can be challenging when your options feel limitless. A viewfinder can help you select your best option. A viewfinder is a simple tool DESIGNS INSPIRED BY ROMERO BRITTO • TEACHKIDSART Student work inspired by Romero Britto I first discovered the colorful art of artist Romero Britto at a San Francisco airport gift shop/gallery. Britto is a young (well, he seems young to me anyway!) self-taught artist from Brazil who has been fortunate to enjoy great success in his lifetime. I QUILLED PAPER DESIGNS • TEACHKIDSART Quilling, also known as paper filigree, is an art form that involves rolling and gluing thin strips of paper into various shapes and arranging them to form designs.Quilled paper designs can be very simple or as complex as you have the dexterity and patience for! The art of quilling dates back to the Renaissance when French and Italian monks and nuns would use quills (the shaft of a feather) to THE 30 DAY SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE • TEACHKIDSART But the thing about practice is you have to find the time (or make time!) to do it. So, encourage students to take the30 Day Sketchbook Challenge! Keep a sketchbook in the car and commit to drawing instead of screen time while riding in the car for the next 30 days (or longer). This will give kids the extra minutes and hours it takes to

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CHILEAN RAIN STICKS • TEACHKIDSART This project requires a bit more prep than most, but it’s not difficult and so worth the extra time it takes! Your students will LOVE creating these colorful, authentic sounding rain sticks! Be sure to show students where Chile is located on a map or globe, and talk about its unique geography and weather! Chile BASIC JAPANESE NOTAN DESIGNS FOR 1ST GRADE & UP • TEACHKIDSART Are you looking for an easy project that will give your youngest students more practice with scissors? This very basic Japanese Notan lesson is perfect for working on cutting and gluing skills, and kids will love the striking designs they create! Notan is a type of Japanese art that uses the contrast of light and dark to make an eye-catching composition. HOME • TEACHKIDSARTBLOGARTIST BIRTHDAYSLINKSSHOPABOUTCONTACT Kids of all ages enjoy art history when you teach it through projects inspired by the work of famous artists. Abstract art is especially fun for kids because it removes the pressure that can come with trying to achieve "realism". This project is inspired by the Surrealist movement

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