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5 Amazing Artwork Bulletin Board Ideas for Elementary
Bulletin boards are a great way for elementary students to create larger art installations that everyone can see and participate in. Bulletin boards allow students to create on a larger scale while beautifying the classroom or hallway. Students can grow their confidence by creating art that everyone can enjoy. Here are some amazing art projects that you can use with elementary students to beautify the bulletin board ideas in your classroom and school.
What to Do in Your Art Room This December: Monthly Calendar & Tips
December is here, bringing excitement, creativity, and the challenge of managing busy schedules in the art room. To help you navigate this festive month, we’ve compiled a short guide packed with inspiration and practical advice. Whether you're looking for seasonal projects or planning ahead for a smooth start to the new year, these December art activities will keep your classroom engaged.
4 Best Holiday Elementary Art Projects from Party in the Art Room
The holidays are a great time to add winter holiday and Christmas-inspired art to your classroom. We all know how excited kids get around the holidays and these holiday art projects are a great way to funnel their holiday cheer into excellent art education.
Here are four of the best holiday elementary art projects that students will love.
Quick and Irresistible Abstract Collage Self-Portrait Art Lesson for Kids
How to Use Symmetry to Create Cheerful Artwork Celebrating Student Names
A Motto for Every Student
“In this class, we share, we love, we laugh, and we grow. We are all in this together. We are all good. And we can all be successful,” say my students and I as we begin class. This is our motto, and it’s one of my favorite things to do with my class. We sign the motto in American Sign Language (ASL) as we say it.
Fascinating Nancy Graves Inspired Art Lesson Kids Will Want to Make
Solving a Long-Ignored Competency Problem in Art Teacher Professionalism
Fun and Colorful Yellow Submarine Fabric Art Project for Kids
Fun and Easy Pop Art Self Portraits With a Twist for Elementary Class
Complete your pop art unit with this pop art self portrait! I’ll walk you through how I brought this lesson to life, and give you ideas for bringing it into your own classroom.
How Students Can Better Understand Symbolism in Literature and Art
Symbolism in art and literature have a lot in common. In this blog, we will explore some common ways symbolism is used, and how you can dive deep into symbolism with students.
Art is at the Core: Barrington Washington
Trust : A Game Changer for My Classroom
“I trust you”: A Game Changer for My Classroom
Trust is a crucial component of any relationship, especially for student-teacher relationships. More importantly, we must empower our students to trust themselves to independently make decisions.
How to Beautifully Describe Porcelain Works of Art with Vivid Language
In this post, we will be using images of porcelain works of art as a prompt to help students discover vivid adjectives to describe art. Students often struggle to find words to describe art, but through this art activity, we can help them dig deeper and become more expressive.
How Principals Can Support the Arts and Arts Integration in Schools
Art is at the Core: Piet Mondrian
3 Things I Always Say to My Students to Empower Learning
Easy and Authentic Floral Prints Mini Lesson Examples for Elementary
Best Ways to Teach Empathy with Vincent Van Gogh
Want to help your students develop empathy? This Vincent Van Gogh for kids lesson helps students explore emotions and develop empathy through art.
