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4th grade painted value cubes. First students drew their cube using 3 rhombus shapes. Then we discussed the term value and how to create a tint using white and a shade using black. They were also introduced to complementary colors which are opposite on the color wheel. Based on all this information, students then chose a color for their cube and mixed paint to create a tint and a shade. Students then used their cubes complementary color to paint a background, again showing value using tints…

We are currently starting our final projects of the year. [I can't believe it!] But for now, let me catch you up on what we just finished... 5th and 4th grade have been working on the same concepts for the past two projects. Both grades participated in a school wide Egyptian art unit by creating Egyptian sarcophagi. They reviewed SYMMETRY, and learned about hieroglyphics. After that, they learned about creating TINTS and SHADES by making an undersea painting. You can find these handouts…

Teaching the elements of art to kids is an essential part of their education, as it helps them develop creativity, critical thinking skills, and self-expression. However, simply lecturing about the elements of art can be dry and unengaging for young learners. That's why it's crucial to incorporate fun and creative activities into the teaching process.

I love creating art with kids! In this post you can find FREE Art lessons for kids and you can download 8 FREE Art Worksheets and Templates to use with kids experimenting with art making at home or in your classroom. Let kids explore art making and learn to shade 3D objects, value scales, make color wheels, and more! Find free worksheets and other ideas and art lessons for making art at home or in the classroom.

This project turned out better than I hoped. A few weeks ago, I had the kids paint 4 sheets of paper with dark-light versions of a color. Most people chose purple, blue or green. Those had to dry, so we picked it up a couple weeks later. This lesson involved both color value and the idea of perspective and how distant objects are usually less complex looking and lighter. The kids had to layer their painted papers from light at the top to dark at the bottom. The way they chose to cut and…

My 2 year sabbatical is coming to end. For the upcoming year I'll be offering limited private sessions only. The fall session is full and I...