This leaf drawing is a great introduction to drawing. Leaves are everywhere, the variety of shapes is fantastic, and the colors…oh my! Learn how to draw a leaf with a few simple drawing exercises and then experiment with a glue outlined chalk drawing of a leaf.
When I think of traditional fall art projects I think of handprint trees, pumpkins on a fence, and a limited palette of warm “fall” colors. The fall crafts below aren’t traditional in that sense but they do celebrate the best the season has to offer!
Does your kiddo want to learn to draw but you don’t have the time or skills to teach them yourself? There are amazing opportunities to learn to draw online for free, in your own home! Grab a pencil and any device and settle into these free drawing websites for free online drawing tutorials suitable for any skill level!
Remember making an old fashioned leaf rubbing? We all did them when we were kids, right? Turning the crayon on it’s side, rubbing it over paper with a leaf under it, and watching the details of the leaf “magically” appear was a staple of fall arts and crafts time.
Contour drawing is essentially drawing the edges or outlines of an object to define it. Sounds simple, right? Contour line drawing is a big concept that is easily introduced even at a young age and packs a big punch in terms of learning to see what is front of you! This quick blind contour drawing exercise is sure to bring giggles and learning!
This free printable “fill it in” style biography book is the perfect introduction to studying famous artists for kids. The book prints in economical black and white with spaces to add your own color and is appropriate for any artist your child is studying!
This planner for creatives is designed with the dreamer and the artist in mind. Typical daily and weekly planner pages as well as lots of space to record ideas, inspiration, projects, and reflections are included in these 10 free printable pages!
I love abstract painting for kids. No pressure to make a piece of art look “real” or like a neighbor’s artwork. Creating a piece of art that doesn’t have to look like anything in particular is a joy at any age!
Mindfulness is being present, noticing what’s happening around you without judging whether it’s good or bad. It’s soaking up what’s happening right now without moving on to what comes next. Use these quotes about mindfulness to remind yourself to take a deep breath and relax.