Elementary Art Blog: Teacher Tips, Activities, & Lesson Plans

Who needs a paintbrush when you have scissors? (Henri Matisse)

March 12, 2025

Meet Henri Matisse. The French master of bold colors, playful shapes, and art that makes you feel happy. He started…

February 26, 2025

Meet Jacob Lawrence – a trailblazing African-American artist who captured history with bold colors and abstract shapes. He’s known for his Migration…

February 12, 2025

Meet Gustav Klimt – a visionary artist whose work literally shines. Born in Austria in 1862, Klimt’s Golden Style turned…

January 28, 2025

Maria Martinez (1887-1980) Meet Maria Martinez—a legendary potter from the Pueblo tribe in New Mexico. Known for her famous black-on-black pottery,…

January 15, 2025

Have you ever wondered what it feels like to step into a dream? Paul Klee, the Swiss-German artist and musician,…

January 2, 2025

Happy New Year! 2025 is the perfect time to plan for growth and creativity in your classroom. And what better…

December 18, 2024

Edward Hopper’s works are characterized by their attention to light and shadow, as well as their evocative use of color…

December 4, 2024

Have you ever seen a painting that feels like a diary? Frida Kahlo’s self-portraits are just that – vivid windows…