Wow! These texture plates are easy to make and kids really love using them! Check how I made cute monsters even cuter with my DIY texture plates and recycled crayons. Two great ways to save money in the art room!

These texture crafts are perfect for exploring the different textures around us! They're ideal for toddlers and preschoolers.

This lesson began by me asking my kinders what they thought the word "texture" means? My favorite answer of all time - "Like when your mom sends a message to someone else on the phone?". Nope.. not texting - textURE. :) After telling them that texture means the way that something feels (which I have them repeat numerous times while rubbing their hands together), I asked my students which of the 5 senses texture would belong to? Taste? No. Hearing? No. Touch? YES! Then I picked up and touched…

Get out your painting supplies and join us as we explore abstract painting using string, cardboard, and paper plates! Discover process art for kids, focusing on creative experimentation and self-expression. With simple materials, children can use their imagination to create unique artworks and enjoy exploring new techniques. From swirling patterns with cardboard to paper plate paint stamps, the possibilities are endless!

Free Jellyfish art tutorial for kids and adults! This stunning jelly can be recreated with a few watercolors and a bit of clear glue. This mixed media art project creates lots of interesting textures and designs that are sure to delight your students.

Turn crumpled pieces of paper into colorful artwork in this fun paper art for kids inspired by the children's book, Ish by Peter H. Reynolds!

One of my favorite new lessons this year comes from kindergarten! As we explore the elements & principles of art, we created textured hearts on textured paper. I don't have many in-progress pictures of this; kindergarten moves faster than my camera. We started by using oil pastels on texture sheets to create a textured piece of paper. Then we used Crayola Model Magic to create the hearts. First we pressed them into the texture sheets, then used heart-shaped cookie cutters (yes, this is a…