Tracing hands in artwork is a sweet way to capture the innocence and youth of a child. I love how tiny my little artists’ hands are and how lovely and personal these patterned hands come out! After all, our number… Continue Reading
It’s wicked exciting when we get to incorporate literature into art class! Our Principals love it and we get street cred with our reading specialists… Winning! With this lesson I get to read to my little Kindergartners, we make some GORGEOUS butterflies and… Continue Reading
Every first grader simply can’t WAIT to make a legendary, clay owl. This is possibly my favorite lesson of all. Not because it’s clay… Honestly the feeling of clay on my hands gives me the heebie jeebies… After a clay lesson… Continue Reading
Leaf prints are a staple for 2nd grade art around this time of year. Where I teach in New Hampshire, the fall leaves are bright and inspiring! For this project I run out, about a half hour before class, and gather… Continue Reading