Posts in Art for Kids
Earth Day Art Craft Ideas

Here are some Earth day art craft ideas to use in the classroom or at home this Earth Day!  When learning about Earth Day it is important to emphasize being sustainable and taking care of the environment. It’s a good idea to brainstorm ways you can be more environmentally friendly with your kids or students. Here are some Earth Day art craft ideas to try!

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Valentines Day Art Ideas for Elementary School

Here are some valentines day art ideas to do this February! Celebrate at home or in the classroom with these valentines day art projects. Whether you teach in the classroom or homeschool these are fun and easy Valentines Day art activities for elementary kids.

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Art Coaching

Art Coaching for acrylic painting is a great way to help you improve your acrylic painting skills quickly and effectively. As a graduate from university and a Master of Fine Arts I have learned and spent years focusing on improving my painting skills. Participating in art coaching is a great way to skip the struggle and become a better painter. I offer art coaching for beginners and intermediate painters in a one on one or discounted for a couple, group or family like siblings. If you love painting and want to improve quickly keep reading to see if art coaching is right for you!

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Winter Art Painting Ideas

Winter can be a cold and lonely time for many of us. Here are some winter art painting ideas to help cheer you up this winter and enjoy the time spent indoors with a warm beverage and a paint brush! These winter art painting ideas are great for kids ages 8 and up to try or beginner painters!

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Animal Symmetry Drawing Book

I have created a new symmetry drawing book on animals perfect for kids ages 9-14. There are 68 pages of symmetry drawing designs printed on plain and grid lined paper. 34 different animal designs to choose from! Symmetry drawing is a fun and educational activity for kids. This screen-free math and arts based activity is perfect for rainy days, hotel and airport travel, keeping kids busy while you are prepping dinner. Check out the symmetry drawing book here!

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Choosing the Right Children’s Painting Equipment

To get started with acrylic painting for kids, you'll need some basic supplies. It is important to know what children’s painting equipment is needed so your child can paint safely and successfully!

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Halloween Art Projects for Elementary Students

Here are some Halloween art projects for elementary students to get you through the month of October. Elementary students love Halloween. It is perfectly fine to begin celebrating Halloween and starting Halloween art projects early in the elementary classroom.

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How to Draw Houses and Buildings

Learn how to draw houses and buildings with these drawing building worksheets for students in primary grades to high school. Learning how to draw houses and buildings can be challenging for students as there are lots of details and perspectives to add. The how to draw houses and buildings makes it easy for students to learn through practicing symmetry drawing. Try these drawing building pages today! 

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Painting of a Watermelon for Kids!

This painting of a watermelon is the perfect summer painting activity for kids to do! Learn how to paint a watermelon with these easy steps. This painting of a watermelon is easy enough for kids age 7 and up to do!

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Transportation Drawing

Transportation drawing is a great way to teach students about symmetry drawing, while practicing their drawing skills and engaging students who love different forms of transportation like cars, trucks, tractors, motorcycles and more!

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Symmetry of Animals Activities

Symmetry of animals is a great way to engage and teach students drawing skills with a fun animal theme. Symmetry drawing is a fun activity and a way for students to practice drawing, symmetry, while engaging with pictures of animals.

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8 Panting Activities for 8 Year Olds and up!

Here are some fun painting activities for 8 year olds. As an artist and teacher I love planning painting activities for 8 year olds and up!  T

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How to Get Art Supplies for Free

It can be hard to get art supplies for your classroom or summer camp program. I want to show you how to get art supplies for free to make sure all the kiddos have enough art supplies to use

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Easy Symmetry Art for Primary Grades

Easy symmetry art is a great art project to add into your classroom or home school setting that involves limited prep and countless hours of fun! Whether you are looking for a drawing activity for a holiday or season, I have lots of themes and easy symmetry art to choose from! Here are some easy symmetry for primary school worksheets you can do with your students in grades K-3 to learn about art or math!

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Teaching Colour Mixing Tips

Teaching colour mixing can be a challenging task for students but a really important and foundational skill. It’s important to teach colour mixing to inspire your students to play and experiment with the joy of creating new colours. To learn more about teaching colour mixing and my tips for teaching colour mixing keep reading.

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Drawing of Food Ideas

Drawing of food is a fun activity to do with kids ages kindergarten to high school. These drawing of food worksheets are great for students who finish work early, who need practice drawing or love drawing.

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Paint a Picture of a Campfire

You can paint a picture of a campfire in a few easy steps. This beginner acrylic painting tutorial is perfect for beginners or kids to try! Painting a picture of a campfire is a fun summer painting to try with your group of friends.

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How To Do Zentangle Colour Art

Learn how to do zentangle colour art to help you relax and unwind. The art of zentangling is a fun and repetitive art practice that includes drawing, patterns and doodles to make intricate designs. The steps for zentangle colour art are not hard. Zentangle colour art is a great activity for beginners or kids to try.

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Spring Art Ideas for Teachers

Spring is a great time to do lots of fun and colourful art activities for your students in your classroom. There are so many spring art ideas for teachers. I have included a bunch in this blog post, continue reading. Here are some spring art ideas for teachers to do in their classroom.

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Valentines Day Art Crafts

Here are some Valentines Day art crafts you can do with your kids or students this Valentine’s Day!  Valentine’s Day is a fun time of the year and a great way to celebrate is to do some Valentines Day art crafts. Try some of these Valentines Day art crafts this February! 

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