To teach beginning symmetry there are a few creative symmetry projects that I've done with different groups that I am putting together into this one post.The first idea
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My proof that “How to Draw” lessons can often backfire (art class lessons 13 & 14)
This lesson took place over a few weeks but, for ease of following I am putting it all in this one post.This lesson has really proved an amazing
Gesture drawing for kids: Collaging the gestures and then some.. (art lessons 11& 12)
We started off lesson 11 painting the paper mache sculptures. We mixed up the tempera paint we had to get the closest shade to flesh tones and got
Aluminum foil sculptures, salt paintings and portfolio making (art lessons 9 & 10)
This post is a combination of two of the art classes that I have been running with a group of first graders. I began lesson 9 with trying
Children’s Hanukkah Menorah Art
I started by showing them a number of pictures of different types of menorahs.I showed them how they can make a menorah with a base that is straight,
Perspective for Kids: Mixed Media Landscape Art
This was a lesson in an art series I did teaching perspective rules in landscapes. Here are some of the things I taught and how the children created
Observational Drawings for Kids
This was my attempt to teach observational drawing to early elementary school kids in some private classes in my home.I collected a bunch of items from around my
Using watercolors to create landscapes plus making grid drawings(art class lesson 5)
It turns out that some of the girls are having a hard time with some of the drawing exercises I have been giving them. To lighten things up
Beginning Watercolors for Kids
I then introduced the girls to watercolor painting for the first time.In the past I have used Prang Watercolor Set type of watercolors that are so common in so many homes.
Contour Drawing for Kids?
Contour drawing for kids? This is what I've learned.If you don't know what contour drawing is it is the drawing or the lines, the contours of your subject.To