Objective: To write descriptively with no rules Age: 5+ Time: 15-30 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Paintings (use student paintings, online resources, or paintings that kids find around their home) Drawing Supplies Writing Paper or Journal Pre-cut Frames … Read More
Category Archives: Teacher Ideas
Educational 3D Diorama Kits For Coloring & Learning
3-D Coloring Projects – Take coloring to the next level! Coloring is a fun project that everyone can enjoy, no matter what age. As a more challenging activity than coloring books and coloring sheets, keep your group engaged with these … Read More
Macaroni & Corn Kernel Art For Learning Punctuation
Objective: To use enhance writing and punctuation through textured art mediums. Age: 5 – 9 Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten – 3 Materials: Elbow macaroni Corn kernel Lined paper Pencil Glue or tape Markers or Crayons or Paint … Read More
Resources for Teaching Personal Space & Social Distance in the Classroom
As many three, four and five year olds enter school for the first time, there is a lot to learn about how to be a student in the classroom. Not only are they learning their role as a student, but … Read More
Tips & Tools for Creating and Maximizing Kids’ Learning Space at Home
It’s Important for Children to have a Designated Learning Space At home learning can be difficult transition for many families. It may be helpful for some children to have a separate workspace from the kitchen table or coffee table where other household or parent’s work activities are … Read More
Graffiti Art – Painting Craft Activity
This is a craft tutorial I LOVE. It’s about Graffiti Art. While I was driving my daughters around downtown Seattle, they were bothered by the graffiti on buildings and trains. So we started discussing how those people might live in … Read More
How To Use Collages to Enhance Creative Writing In The Classroom
Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using scraps Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-5 Materials: Scrap paper Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils Markers or watercolor paints (optional) Using Collages to Enhance … Read More
Using Calendar Art to Enhance Writing Skills in the Classroom
Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using pictures Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-5 Materials: Calendar art visuals of animals, people, places & things Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils Markers A … Read More
Building Descriptive Writing Skills Through Visual Art – Classroom Lesson Plan
Objective: To enhance descriptive writing using precise explanations & directions on how to make or do something Age: 6+ Time: 30-35 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: 1-4 Materials: Small pictures of animals/ people, places & things (optional) Colored pencils Crayons Watercolor … Read More
Poetry & Writing with Texture & Color – Classroom Lesson Plan
Objective: To visually enhance poetry and writing through texture and color Ages: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Masking tape Paint Paintbrush Sponges Construction paper (or oak tag paper) Scissors A great activity for any season! … Read More