Elementary sketchbook ideas

Are you thinking about using sketchbooks in your elementary art classroom? Here's why I started using sketchbooks in my elementary art classroom, 7 ways I used sketchbooks, and benefits students got from drawing in sketchbooks. Plus a few tips for getting started, how to make sketchbooks, and keeping sketchbooks organized.

Sketchbooks Made Simple in the Elementary Art Room Engagement % %

Hey, y'all! I'm so excited to share something that I'm sure many of you already do but I feel like I just discovered: sketchbooks! In the elementary art room! I've never successfully attempted sketchbooks with my students before as I just couldn't figure out how to afford 'em if we bought them and how to make 'em if we didn't buy them. Recently, however, art teacherin' buddy Jane Shores recommended using old manilla folders with paper stapled inside and I was like, ahhhhh, I think we can do…

3 Inexpensive Ways to Make Your Own Sketchbooks Engagement % %

Here we go, trying sketchbooks once again in the art room! This time around, I'm calling it Sketchbook Town. If you'd like a tour, then here you go: My face says it all, don't you think?! To kick off sketchbooks, we created our covers! We used 18" X 6" pieces of drawing paper, paint sticks and these decoder sheets. More information (and a download of those sheets!) can be found here. Inside each sketchbook are six handouts that I created for my students. I'll be sharing these soon. My…

Here are some sketchbook examples by my 8th graders. They receive an assignment every two weeks. They are given the assignment on a mon...

Former students attending a charter school with no art....a 2nd grader who is asking for art homework...and others out there looking for ideas to help them create...... HERE YOU GO!!! By no means is this an exhausted list of ideas...but it is a place to start!! I may add more to this over time. I hope that it helps some of you looking for direction!! I would print this list out & place it in your sketch book/note book. That way you can check off the ideas as you create them. Items can be…

These free printable sketchbook ideas and printable drawing prompts are perfect for your technology loving kid or teen. Print and go!

This is one of the number one questions I get: How do you make student sketchbooks??? Well my friends, it's beyond easy and I can't wait to share just HOW easy they are here! But before I jump into the tutorial, if you haven't had a chance to read WHY I believe every student should have a sketchbook in the art room, b