These free online art classes for kids are an amazing resource! Check out these amazing free opportunities for art that can be done anywhere, anytime!
Elements & Principles of Art, For Teachers, Printable Art Prompts
Printable Color Wheel – an Intro to Color Theory for Kids
Identifying colors is one of the first things we teach our little ones. Some of the first sight words learned are the color words. Color is a language even the smallest people understand. This free color wheel printable and color theory worksheet is a natural place to start.
These cut paper heart cards come together in minutes and are perfect for Valentine’s Day or any time a sweet gesture is due!
The Christmas season is coming. If your kids are anything like mine that means it’s a “so exciting it almost hurts” kind of season. Use these free printable Christmas coloring pages as a way to decompress, a way to brainstorm for future art projects, or as a creative filler for those few empty minutes at the end of class!
Paper snowflakes are kind of a trademark childhood craft. Everyone should have the memory of opening that folded paper up to see what kind of magical design they created! Incorporate your child’s name into the cut paper design to add a new level of design and interest!
Here in Ohio it’s almost fall. That’s when a spectacular display of color takes over for a week or two. I love connecting the beauty of nature to the arts- it’s so easy! Nature just offers so many color,s textures, and details to appreciate. This easy leaf art for kids uses free printable leaf templates and chalk pastels to create deceivingly complex layers of colorful leaves!
Cut paper snowflakes are a classic winter activity. They are so pretty, last for the entire winter, and are great for scissor skills. These doily snowflakes add two extra layers of interest; dreamy watercolor colors and the extra laciness provided by the doilies.
Is teaching art at home intimidating? What if I told you that simply offering a selection of art supplies (and books, always books) to you kids and letting them explore was enough? Check out this list of the ten best art supplies for kids and thirty free project ideas to easily utilize those materials in your home!
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!