How to Paint Wall Murals That Draw You In?
Painting a mural with a vanishing point is a way to paint that draws the eye in. This lesson will show how to paint wall murals that have perspective, …
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The Arts in Middle School
Showing guides and explainers filed under The Arts in Middle School.
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The Murals of Diego Rivera: Lesson Plan for Art and Spanish
Add more culture to your art or Spanish classroom by teaching about the murals of Diego Rivera. Students will learn more about the artist and then …
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Radial Balance: Middle School Art Lesson on Radial Design
Student’s heads will be spinning as they gain an understanding about radial balance through tasks involving the use of symmetry, repetition, and …
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Making Pop Art Prints: A Relief Printmaking Lesson Plan for Middle School
Students will discover the idea behind Pop art through a relief printmaking process “commercializing” everyday objects.
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Clay Slab Building: A Hand Built Clay Lesson Plan for El Dia De Los Muertos
After learning the history of El Dia De Los Muertos, students will use slab-building to create a container out of clay, commemorating a loved one. …
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Recycled Sculpture Ideas to Do with Kids
Let your shoes do the talking with these easy and fun to create sculptures.
Continue ReadingWorking with Clay In the Classroom and Practicing Art Safety
Students just want to “play” but as an educator these are helpful tips and recommendations for art safety while working with clay. …
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Make Pop Can Art Projects With Your Class: Use Recycled Soda Cans as Art!
This easy art project will have students use pop cans as recycled materials to create a conservation themed sculpture. Students in grades 5 - 8 will …
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Recyle Art Project: An Easy Lesson for Children
This easy recycled art project will help teach students the benefits of recycling by creating a craft from recycled materials. Students will learn the …
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Easy Watercolor Art Project for Fall or Spring: Leaves or Flowers
This easy watercolor painting project can be done in the fall or the spring using similar watercolor painting techniques. The students will find it …
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