A recycled art contest can build awareness for a school-wide recycling program and provide an actionable plan for Earth Day. Or it can simply wrap up a study on green living and the environment at any time of the year. Allowing your students to share their creativity and create pieces from items that would […]
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5 Items you can Use for Recycled Art in the Classroom (and 3 to Avoid)
Using recycled or reclaimed materials teaches your kids a valuable lesson about conservation – and saves you a bundle as well. Some pieces are more easily handled by kids than others, and some might be downright unsafe for kids. Here are a few of our top picks for recycled art in the classroom. 5 […]
Art Lesson Plan: Kandinsky Recycled
Monoprint artwork is considered the most painterly of the printmaking methods as it creates one unique piece of artwork that can’t be versioned or recreated multiple times. This art lesson plan for grades 5-12 incorporates the use of gel printing plates and ink, with Wassily Kandinsky’s abstract work as inspiration. Kandinsky Recycled Art Project […]
Art Lesson Plan: Redo, Reuse, Retread
A Lesson in Recycling Old Shoes When it comes to recycled art, the old saying one man’s trash is another man’s treasure couldn’t be more true. From plastic spoons and bottles to aluminum cans, broken watches, and hubcaps, upcycled materials have found a permanent home in the art box. Serious artists often make and […]
Art Boards 101
When you’re ready to put pencil (or pen or paint) to something sturdier than paper, art boards are a natural choice. Keep reading for basic terminology, types of art boards and their uses. Basic Terminology Caliper. Another word for board thickness, it’s derived from the tool used to take the measurement. Art boards are […]
Classroom Art & Craft Supplies Storage Ideas
If you’re like most teachers, flat surfaces and storage cabinets are at a premium in your classroom—you likely don’t have enough to start with – and the sheer amount of arts & crafts supplies you use is simply overwhelming. Coming up with some creative ways to store your classroom craft supplies can help you […]
Winter Art Lesson Plans & Activities
Rather than while away those winter woes, try some fun winter art lesson plans and activities for the classroom! This is a great time to embrace the beauty of freshly fallen snow and the contrasting colors of the holidays. Be inspired by the twinkling of lights on snowflakes and ice, and craft your way […]
Autumn Art Projects You’ll be Sure to “Fall” in Love With
Autumn is in the air, and there’s no better time to start thinking about projects related to the season. Changing colors and falling leaves and holidays like Halloween and Thanksgiving are great inspirations for Autumn art projects. Read on to learn some creative ways to use everyday household, recycled, and natural items, including beautifully […]
5 Collaborative Art Projects: The Ultimate Icebreaker!
The first day of school can be daunting for students, particularly younger students. Art is a wonderful way to calm the nerves, and collaborative art projects get kids working together. As with adults, the benefits of student collaboration are nearly endless. Collaborating takes the pressure off perfection while introducing students to each other’s unique […]
10 Inspiring Field Trip Ideas for Art Students
Most museums feature extraordinary exhibits, stunning sculptures, and amazing art, perfect for inspiring the creativity of your students and whetting their artistic appetites. But there’s inspiration to be found all around! Shake things up with our ideas for field trips designed to help students see everyday objects—in everyday places—in a new light. Check out […]
Recycling Holiday Leftovers in the Classroom
The flurry of preparation before the holiday, seasonal décor and even the gifts themselves yield a fair number of leftovers and potential trash. Before you throw things away, though, take a fresh new look at holiday leftovers and find new ways to recycle and use these pieces in your classroom. You’ll not only be […]
3 Easy Ways to Teach Recycling in Your Classroom
Making kids environmentally conscious is important to helping kids be future members of society and to helping the environment. One of the easiest ways to accomplish environmental awareness is to teach about recycling in your classroom. Recycling can make a great study topic and an even better hands on topic for students to see […]