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Hey, my wonderful Artastic Nation! 🌟🍀 It's that time of the year again when everything turns a delightful shade of green, and we're here to infuse that festive spirit into our art lessons. St. Patrick's Day is not just a day to wear green but a fantastic opportunity to bring creativity, culture, and fun into the classroom with some artastic art projects! Before we dive into these mag...

Empower young minds with a comprehensive guide on art careers. Discover age-appropriate teaching strategies and explore diverse paths in the art world. Equip students for a future of boundless creativity Art, with its boundless capacity for expression, plays a pivotal role in shaping young minds. Beyond the strokes of a brush or the sculpting of clay, it opens doors to a myriad of career opportuni...

Discover the significance of constructive critique in art education. Learn effective techniques for providing feedback to young artists, nurturing creativity, and fostering lifelong love for art. Art education is more than just teaching techniques and mediums; it's about nurturing creativity, instilling confidence, and guiding young minds towards self-discovery. At the heart of this transforma...

As parents and caregivers, we all want to provide our children with the best possible education and opportunities for growth. One way to support their development is by introducing them to the world of art and teaching them the elements of art at home. Whether your child is a budding Picasso or just loves to doodle, exploring the seven elements of art can help them develop important skills like cr...

Art education is an essential component of a well-rounded education for children of all ages. Not only does it provide a creative outlet, but it also helps children develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor skills. However, many children may find art to be boring or intimidating, which can hinder their ability to fully benefit from art education- primarily because...

Art education is an essential component of a well-rounded education for children of all ages. Not only does it provide a creative outlet, but it also helps children develop critical thinking skills, problem-solving abilities, and fine motor skills. However, many children may find art to be boring or intimidating, which can hinder their ability to fully benefit from art education- primarily because...

Art is not just a fun activity for kids, it is also an important tool for their cognitive, emotional, and social development. One of the key aspects of teaching art to children is introducing them to the seven elements of art: line, shape, color, texture, value, space, and form. These elements provide the foundation for all artistic expression and understanding them is essential for creating and a...

Art is an essential part of a child's education, providing them with a creative outlet and the opportunity to develop important skills like critical thinking, problem-solving, and self-expression. One of the fundamental building blocks of art education is the elements of art, which include line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture. By teaching children these elements, teachers can he...

Art education is an essential part of a child's development, fostering creativity, self-expression, and critical thinking. Teaching children the elements of art is a fundamental aspect of art education, providing the building blocks for creating and appreciating art. The elements of art include line, shape, form, space, color, value, and texture, and are used to create visual compositions that...

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. In this blog post, we will explore 10...

Color is one of the most fundamental elements of art, and plays a crucial role in design, branding, and many other areas of our lives. From the warm hues of a sunset to the cool blues of a winter landscape, color has the power to evoke emotion, set the mood, and convey meaning. In this blog post, we will explore the element of art color in depth, examining the science behind color perception, the...

Art activities for elementary students are essential for their mental and emotional development. Art is an expression of human creativity, and when children engage in artistic activities, it helps them develop self-esteem, creativity, and social skills. In this essay, we will explore the importance of art activities for elementary students, examples of age-appropriate art activities, and the benef...

Let's dive into Teaching the Elements of Art to Kids! Teaching the elements of art to elementary school children can be a rewarding and challenging experience for educators. The elements of art are the building blocks that form the foundation of visual arts. These elements include line, shape, form, space, texture, value, and color. Understanding and mastering these elements can help children...

Find the ULTIMATE Top 5 Tips for New Art Teachers to help you navigate and focus your new career teaching art to kids. Art Education is an amazing opportunity to share to young minds, but it isn’t without its challenges that comes with the job of teaching. Find the 5 best tips for new art teachers, first year art teachers, or anyone looking to become an art teacher. VIEW THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES : &...

Find the BEST Advice, Ideas, Tips, and Resources for New Art Teachers and those who are in their first year as an art teacher or are looking to become an art teacher. Being an Art Teacher can sometimes present its own challenges or difficulties so read to find some advice for traversing this amazing journey of teaching art education to kids. VIEW THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES :   https://msartastic....

This is a letter of advice to anyone who is a First Year Art Teacher from someone who has been down your path. I am going to share my tips, must-haves, and ideas for traversing the simultaneously scary and exciting path of being a first year art teacher. VIEW THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES : https://msartastic.com/?p=6661 GRAB THE ART TEACHER FOCUS GUIDE : https://www.artasticcollective.com/focus VISIT TH...

Let's explore how artists get ideas for making art and where artists get ideas . As teachers teaching the process of making art with kids, this is an important topic to understand so the creative process can be taught to young artists. VIEW THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES :   https://msartastic.com/?p=6615 GRAB THE ART TEACHER FOCUS GUIDE : https://www.artasticcollective.com/focus VISIT THE MS ARTASTI...

Teaching Art to Children and Pre-Teens is a Rewarding Experience that plants a seed of life-long Appreciation for Visual Art, Art History, Art Making, Skill Building, and Creative Thinking. Here are my Top 5 Tips for Teaching Visual Art to Children and Pre-Teens to bring your Better Engagement and Success in your Classroom. VIEW THE PODCAST SHOW NOTES :   https://msartastic.com/2022/05/23/how...

I love letting kids explore the Elements of Art through Choice-Based strategies when introducing them to my class . In this article I will dive in on 3 Elements of Art Choice-Based Art Lesson Ideas or Activities that you can use in your classroom right away. Low prep and high engagement, here we go! Better yet, they allow for some fabulous choice-based opportunities to start the year off flexible...

Back to School is the time of year when we are super-charged and looking for brand new art lesson ideas to experiment with and my friend, I have 3 Back to School Art Lesson ideas that you can use as activities in those first weeks of school. Better yet, they allow for some fabulous choice-based opportunities to start the year off flexible in your classroom. Let's get into it! ARTASTIC COLLECTIVE:...

Find 3 Kid's Art Ideas for Lessons or activities for at home or in your classroom and read to the bottom to get a FREE Printable Art Scavenger Hunt which is perfect for encouraging observational drawing, student choice, and exploration of choice art mediums. Grab a note pad or planning binder and let's dive into these ideas so you can incorporate more exploration and student choice into Art Educat...

If you’re an Art Teacher looking for a complete Art Curriculum full of engaging Art Lessons for your classroom, then you need to check out the Artastic Collective, the premium membership for Art Teachers that is going to help you level-up your Art Teaching game. First Year art teacher? New to teaching? Established teacher? No matter where you are in your art teacher journey, there is som...

This year I am going BIG to CELEBRATE the Grand Opening of my baby, the Artastic Kids Membership which is my Online Streaming Art Lesson Membership for Families and Classrooms… so naturally… I am hosting a HUGE CONTEST!! Super easy to enter and it will give you the chance to win a 1 year FREE Membership to the Artastic Kids Membership which is a $300.00 value! I am totally serious and totally exci...

ENTER TO WIN! This year I am going BIG to CELEBRATE entering the 3rd year of my baby, the Artastic Collective Membership which is my Art Curriculum for Educators... so naturally... I am hosting a HUGE CONTEST!! Super easy to enter and it will give you the chance to win a 1 year FREE Membership to the Artastic Collective which is a $430.00 value! I am totally serious and totally excited! Scroll dow...

Find 3 Kid's Nature Art Ideas for Lessons or activities for at home or in your classroom and read to the bottom to get a FREE Printable Art & Nature Scavenger Hunt which is perfect for encouraging observational drawing, student choice, and exploration of choice art mediums. Grab a note pad or planning binder and let's dive into these ideas so you can incorporate more nature into Art Educations...