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Inspired by the book " The Crayon Box That Talked " this lesson will show children that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful.

Students (and teacher) will see how with just one set of directions, everyone in the classroom will come up with very unique works of abstract art.

This lesson encourages drawing skills, imagination, and a sense of humor. Students will also learn about adjectives and nouns.

Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8

This lesson requires planning and problem solving, much like a math problem or science experiment. Students will see that scribbles can become much more.

Levels: Junior, Middle School

Let your preschooler's imagination run wild as she creates simple structures, massive monuments, and pretty palaces.

Blind contour drawing is an excellent way to train the eye to draw what it really sees rather than what it thinks it sees.

Students will make body tracing self portraits.

You can create wonderful works of art using string and chalk.

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Drawing Lessons and Crafts for Kids and Children K-12: KinderArt : Learn How to Draw

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Inspired by the book " The Crayon Box That Talked " this lesson will show children that when we all work together, the results are much more interesting and colorful. Students (and teacher) will see how with just one set of directions, everyone in the classroom will come up with very unique works of abstract art.

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This collection of painting ideas for kids will inspire fun and creativity! There are ideas for kids of all ages, seasonal projects, and holiday art, you are sure to find one (or more!) that your kids will want to try.

Below you will find painting projects that use fun and unique techniques kids will love to explore and create with. We have tried painting with q-tips, cotton balls and forks and they have all been a lot of fun to experiment with!

If you are looking for more art projects to try, take a look at our ultimate collection of amazing art projects for kids!

I hope you had a chance to check out some of the ideas above and find some fun projects to try!

More art projects kids will love
Fun and Creative Watercolor Painting for Kids Chalk Pastel Art Kids will Love
Some of my favorite painting supplies

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This collection of painting ideas for kids will inspire fun and creativity! There are ideas for kids of all ages, seasonal projects, and holiday art, you are sure to find one (or more!) that your kids will want to try. Below you will find painting projects that use fun and unique techniques kids will love to explore and create with.

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Inside: How do you paint with kids? This painting post has the best tips and tricks for making painting play stress-free.
I get it! Painting with (and for) kids may seem like a lot.

The art supplies can appear to be complicated, and the painting result may seem to be messy.

But what if I told you painting play could calm the chaos?
RELATED: Play is the key to learning. Here you will find 50+ Play Ideas for kids along with a better understanding of why play is so vital to young learners.
Here's how you paint with kids.

What if I suggested that painting with kids brought peace?

Picture a setting where you can hear the birds chirp, rather than being a referee at a wrestling match.

Stick with me.

I want you to see that painting setup is as simple as riding a bike. Once you get it, you've got it for life.

Inside you will learn:

How to paint with a two-year-old

How to keep painting simple

The best paint to use with kids

How to set painting up in a flash

I will also give you painting with kids tips that I've learned in my teaching days to help create personal space.
RELATED: Need easy painting activities for kids? I've got you!
Can my toddler paint?

Certainly!

If you feel like you want to take baby steps, start here. This tutorial shares How to Paint with a Two-Year-Old and will get you going in a very controlled way.

Remember, there is no rush to become Picasso. Start small and paint more and more over time.

After your confidence in painting play grows, jump back over here for the next phase of painting for all ages.
RELATED: What are our favorite art supplies? See them here: 20+ Startup Art Supplies.
Painting does not have to start from an idea on Pinterest.

Now I love Pinterest.

And with that, here is a shameless plug to follow us HERE. But finding a perfect, adult made craft that I know my preschooler isn't capable of is rarely for me.

Sure, crafts with directions can be fun too!

But when it comes to painting play, I want to watch my preschooler's thoughts unfold onto the canvas. I want to watch the color mixing discoveries. And I want to hear the little conversations about what they are painting and how it relates to their life.

When you want to get adventurous, you can turn painting into STEM painting with chemical reactions!

RELATED: Learn more about the benefits of process art from the NAEYC HERE.

What paint is best for kids?
Let's start with the supplies.
The painting supplies listed are what we use in our home.

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Paint:

When we first began painting, we used this pack of paint shown below.

Since then, we have moved to the 16oz larger bottles of paint. If this is your first time painting, start with this variety pack of washable paint and upgrade to larger bottles when ready.

Kid's Paint Brushes:

Toddlers and preschoolers benefit from a chubby handle on a paintbrush. We use these shown here. I like how there are two different brush styles for children to explore.

Canvas:

We use paper from our white paper roll or large chart paper. I tear the paper from the top and tape it down.

Nature is also fun to paint. Here, we painted sticks!

Paint Containers:

When I discovered using egg cartons for painting, my mind was blown! It's a super simple way to reuse trash. Another great idea is to use an ice cube tray.

The different sections hold the perfect amount of each color.

When supplying your child with paint, try using primary color combinations or adding white to brighten and lighten a color.

Notice how each child has their section to paint on?

This setup is intentional.

This setup works as a visual border for children and helps keep paint in their zone.

I lined our outdoor window with Kraft Paper. - You can find a giant roll at Home Depot, or you can line your area with paper bags from the grocery store.

Next, I tape the paper to the vertical space.

If I am concerned about the ground, I grab an old beach towel. Or plastic shower liner to prevent paint from getting on the surface.

Now, each child has a personal space to paint. Pure, easy fun that you can set up at home. Keep in mind that this same setup works great indoors on a tabletop.

What are some ideas to paint?

Here are some of my favorite ideas!

Painting Bones - Days with Grey

Painting Shapes - My Bored Toddler

Recycled Paper Towel Maze - Days with Grey

Pinecone Painting Turkey Craft - No Time for Flashcards

Chalk Paint - Teach Mama

When will you try this east painting idea for kids?

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This simple and easy salt dough recipe is the perfect rainy day activity... Kids will master valuable kitchen skills while learning how to make salt dough, and then spend hours playing with it!
Salt Dough Recipe for Kids

We encourage our kids to get outside and play as much as possible during the summer, but inevitably there's going to be those rainy days when outside play isn't an option - like today...

Rather than turning to video games and television for entertainment though, I gathered up my younger three children for a quick kitchen lesson on how to make salt dough. And it actually turned out to be loads of fun AND educational! #momwin

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Learning How To Make Salt Dough

While my kids think making and playing with this salt dough recipe is all fun and games, they're actually learning a whole slew of valuable skills - like brushing up on their math, how to measure solids and liquids, and what happens when you mix certain ingredients, just to name a few.

And with only three ingredients - flour, salt, and water - this simple salt dough recipe is the perfect intro to kitchen basics. Luckily, I picked up some inexpensive fresh flour and salt at the grocery store earlier this week in anticipation of a rainy day!

I gave Camden the job of measuring out the flour, showing her how to level it off for a consistent measurement.

Addie measured the salt, again leveling it off using a butter knife.

And I helped Drew measure the water, showing them all how the liquid should be level with the lines on our Pyrex measuring cup.

Then they all took turns mixing the salt dough, and I gave a quick demonstration on how to knead dough, as they were getting quite antsy to start playing by this point.

They had a blast playing with their salt dough. I gave them a kid-sized rolling pin and some cookie cutters and it kept them busy all afternoon! These plastic clay tools are super inexpensive and would be fun to play with, as well.
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Instructions

1. In a large mixing bowl, stir together the flour and salt.

2. Gradually add water while stirring and mixing to form a dough with a Play-Doh like consistency.

3. Form the dough into a ball and knead for approximately 5 minutes, adding a bit more flour if the dough is too sticky or a bit more water if it's too dry.

Notes

I recommend covering your work/play area with an inexpensive plastic tablecloth to make cleanup easier!
How Long To Bake Salt Dough
If you want to bake your salt dough crafts, place them on a baking sheet in a 150-degree oven. Turn them frequently so that they dry out evenly. Baking time will vary depending on the size and thickness of your crafts, so just keep a close eye on them.
*Gluten-Free Salt Dough
If you or your child has a gluten sensitivity, substituting your favorite gluten-free flour one for one will work well in this recipe.

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No Bake Salt Dough Recipe

You can store salt dough in an airtight container for future use. Or you can let your creations dry and paint them with acrylic paints.

If you do want to speed up the drying process by baking them, just place your salt dough crafts on a baking sheet and pop them into a 200-degree oven. Baking time will vary based on the size and thickness of your crafts, so just keep a close eye on them.

I'd love to see how your salt dough crafts turn out... Tag me @Unsophisticook on Instagram or use the hashtag #Unsophisticook so I can check them out. Enjoy!

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This simple and easy salt dough recipe is the perfect rainy day activity... Kids will master valuable kitchen skills while learning how to make salt dough, and then spend hours playing with it! We encourage our kids to get outside and play as much as possible during the summer, but inevitably there's going to be those rainy days when outside play isn't an option - like today...

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My family LOVES air dry clay! This stuff is awesome for kids arts & crafts! It feels a lot like regular potters clay, but not as messy. And it dries hard without needing to be fired.

Is it unbreakable? No. But neither is fired pottery. And it is quite strong.

We use and love Crayola Air Dry Clay, and have for years. The quality is good, the price is reasonable, and there's just so much that can be done with it!.

You can get Crayola Air Dry Clay at big box stores such as Target, craft stores of course, or order some from Amazon.

For more of my recommended kids arts and crafts supplies (as well as art books, open-ended toys, etc), you can check out The Artful Parent Amazon storefront).

1. Model birds + pinch pot nests

Model sweet birds and pinch pot nests (as we did recently for a Kids Art Spot video and for our new Spring Arts & Crafts bundle).

This easy nature craft project is fun for kids to experiment making prints in clay.

These clay dishes are easy & fun to create and decorate! Use them to hold small trinkets, for display, or to gift to others.

Learn how to make a simple or more elaborate version of clay coil pots.

Create heart shapes with cookie cutters & decorate the clay hearts with beads.

Lay a doily over air dry clay & press lightly with a rolling pin. Watch as the lace texture imprints onto the clay!

Your child can explore whatever their current interest is by creating their own figures for a small world or diorama. This is a fun open-ended clay activity for kids.

Choose a few cookie cutters, roll out some air dry clay, and create your own set of beautiful magnets.

These colorful flower mosaics are the perfect projects for spring!

These easy painted pinch pots are great for kids to put their little treasures in.

Dig into the recycling bin for materials to upcycle and create some amazing mosaic art for kids.

12. Create A Fairy House from Danielle of Little Ginger Studio

Learn how to make a fairy house using air dry clay, beans, & found nature items. Kids love creating these little houses & they encourage hours of imaginative play.

Go for a nature walk and gather natural materials to use for this beautiful nature mobile. Painted air dry clay beads add the finishing touch!

Create gorgeous decorative tiles with air drying clay and a surprising method for adding color. This is a fool-proof project for novice potters.

15. Clay Coil Hearts from Danielle of Little Ginger Studio

These clay coil hearts are super easy to make and suitable for all ages from 4 years and up. I've made them with little kids and adults and they never fail!
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Kids learn about art history. Educational articles for teachers, students, and schools including art movements, impressionism, realism, symbolism, abstract, and pop art. Biographies of famous artists including Monet, van Gogh, Rembrandt, Picasso, Michelangelo, and more.

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Do you share a special day with an artist of the past (or present)? Have a peek to find out.

The following Art History lesson plans will introduce you and your students to five fantastic artists who spent a good amount of time experimenting with colour.

Students will study the art of Gustav Klimt. They will then create a work of art in the style of Klimt, following this step-by-step lesson.

Using artist Chuck Close as inspiration, art teacher Alison Lorion shows us how to draw portraits using the grid system.

Ages: 11-14 yrs

Students will learn the classic method of drawing, on toned paper with charcoal or black pencil, heightened with white.

Grades: Grades 6-8

Students will make a dripping paint "action" painting in the style of Jackson Pollock.

After looking at Edvard Munch's famous painting, The Scream, students will create their own artwork featuring images of things that make them want to scream.

Children will learn about artist Faith Ringgold as they create paper quilts inspired by her art.

Levels: Primary

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Lots of fiber arts items for kids. This page makes it easy for kids - and their benefactors - to shop at one location for just the things they want.

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Today we're bringing you an extensive list of fiber art ideas for your classroom because, let's face it, although weaving is awesome, it can wear out its welcome pretty quickly.

Thanks to everyone that commented on this post on Facebook about fiber arts in the classroom and helped contribute to the amazing list below. We hope you find some new inspiration!

***As always, please use your professional discretion with the following ideas. Some things may not be suitable for very young students (sharp needles, permanent dye, etc...) or may be better suited for a small group of students rather than an entire class.

Have students sew superhero capes, complete with their own personalized logos.

Create soft sculptures around a theme. Food, fish, monsters, self-portraits, etc...

Have students do some quilting. You can have them create a single square, a wall hanging, a collaborative piece, or an entire full-sized quilt!

Have students sew their own decorative pillows.

Have students update the traditional "sampler" on burlap with a favorite quote or even a hashtag.

Have students create puppets. Then, perform group skits with them.

Teach your students cross-stitch or embroidery techniques and have each of them revamp a piece of old clothing.

Have students tie-dye t-shirts with the primary colors to learn about color mixing.

Create batik panels using either the traditional or school glue method.

Explore silk painting on silk scarves and sell the results as an art room fundraiser.

Check out this amazing book about Shibori then have your students create designs on cotton handkerchiefs or napkins with indigo dye.

Have students create a collaborative rag rug for your classroom.

Instead of paper, have students use fabric to create collages.

When doing block printing or stamping, have students create a print or two on fabric to create a t-shirt or wall hanging. If printing on clothing, make sure the ink you use can stand up to washing!

During a bookmaking unit, have students work with fabric instead of paper.

This list is a great place to start, but if you're looking for more of a hands-on experience, be sure to check out the AOE course Studio: Fibers. Participants in the course learn from experts in the field and have a chance to try different fibers techniques themselves. Plus, they learn how to bring their new knowledge directly into their classrooms!

Have students knit a simple scarf or potholder.

Make finger knitting an activity for early finishers. You can have students create bookmarks, belts or bracelets out of the finished pieces.

Have students create scarves using arm knitting.

Have your students create their own take-home spool knitters out of toilet paper tubes and popsicle sticks. Then, teach them how to use them!

Make t-shirt yarn out of donated t-shirts and have students knit something of their choosing.

Have students create baskets with thick cord or recycled plastic bags.

Go on a treasure hunt outside and around school. Use your findings to create found object weavings.

Have students make friendship bracelets out of embroidery floss.

Purchase a friendly loom to use as a station or activity for students that finish early. Hang finished pieces around your school or auction them off to participating students.

Need to be thrifty? Have students weave on straws looms.

Have students create small felted landscapes using this ziplock bag technique.

Have students create felt beads to use in original jewelry designs.

Make needle felted pins or appliqué patches to sell at your next art show as a fundraiser.

Have students create yarn paintings of their favorite animals.

Have your high schools students collaboratively yarn bomb your school on the weekend. (You probably should ask for administrative approval on this one first.)

Create Ojos de Dios.

Have anxious students create Worry Dolls to take home.

Make pom poms to add embellishment to other projects.

Additional Resources
If you're looking for even more great fiber art projects, check out the four resources below!

This website has everything you want to know about fiber arts, including a collection of lessons that is continuously being updated. A must read!

Dick Blick has an extensive list of fiber art lesson plans to draw from, many with helpful videos!

The Children's University of Manchester Talking Textiles
This is a cool website that would be great to introduce elementary students to the idea of textiles.

By now, you've probably heard of Cassie Stephens, the best-dressed art teacher in the world. Cassie's love for textiles comes through in many of her lessons, which you can explore on her blog.

There you have it! 33 ways to bring fiber arts into your classroom.
Tell us, what are we missing? What other fiber art projects do you do in your classroom? Any tips or tricks about any of the methods mentioned here?

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Today we're bringing you an extensive list of fiber art ideas for your classroom because, let's face it, although weaving is awesome, it can wear out its welcome pretty quickly. Thanks to everyone that commented on this post on Facebook about fiber arts in the classroom and helped contribute to the amazing list below.