Elementary art projects winter

After many watercolor projects behind us, I was looking for a quick project to do with my kids in a dry technique that would give reliable and bold results. We had not done any oil pastel projects in ages, so I though I'd start there. I discovered this amazing artist on youtube: Art Arena. He creates stunning, bright oil pastel landscapes using a blending technique, and incorporates silhouetted images with soft graphite for a powerful effect. This project is directly inspired by his 'Aurora…

Second grade started their aerial view snowmen this week. Projects like this almost always showcase the kids different personalities. There are usually some very neat and tidy ones, some cute ones,…

Explore all the sights, sounds, and colors of winter with one of these fun and beautiful winter art projects for kids. You'll want to make them all. #kidart #winter #CreativeFamilyFun

Colorful penguin art project that use simple supplies and teaches a bunch of art techniques. Makes a cute Xmas craft, too!

Use an easy glue resist technique to make this beautiful chalk pastel winter tree art project. Perfect for a classroom winter art activity!

Winds are howling outside and the temps are dropping fast! So…..I guess it is time to start creating some beautiful winter projects. I love the change of seasons and winter does not disappoin…

Artists of all ages will be able to find a winter art project in this collection. Winter art projects are fun to do on stormy winter days. It is a great way to connect with nature during the colder winter months.

The holidays are a great time to add winter holiday and Christmas-inspired art to your classroom. We all know how excited kids get around the holidays and these holiday art projects are a great way to funnel their holiday cheer into excellent art education. Here are four of the best holiday eleme

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

Meet one of your new favorite art lessons for kids! Students will create a scarf selfie (or "scarfie") art project with a focus on line, shape and pattern all will using one of the most fun art techniques called scratch art. This lesson is perfect for elementary students of all ages and can be modified and adjusted with ease.