Done For Color Theory Art Lesson Plans Grab your primary paints red, yellow and blue and start teaching! This curriculum has 37 full lesson plans perfect for children. It teaches color theory so children can learn to control colors in their artworks. After many years of teaching, I found out how important color theory is […] The post Color Theory Art Lesson Plans For Children appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

Are you constantly cleaning crayon marks off your walls or scrubbing marker stains from your furniture? You’re not alone. Many parents face the struggle of keeping their homes clean while fostering their children’s creativity. Or maybe you don’t know what art supplies you should keep around your child to support creative art making. Many parents […] The post How to Stop Children from Drawing on Walls and Furniture appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

Are you wondering where to start with homeschooling art? Especially if you don’t have any art skills yourself? And where do you even begin? Well, I’ve got great homeschool art advice for you. First, take a step back and think about your long-term goals for your child. Most people want their kids to create beautiful […] The post Homeschooling Art: Setting Your Goals appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

Are you a parent with kids who love art? This blog is all about helping you find online art classes for homeschooling. You can learn to paint, mix colors, and make crafts right from home! I’m a homeschool parent and an art teacher. I make homeschool art lessons for kids online. When my own children […] The post Exploring Online Homeschool Art Classes appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

Are you wondering how to homeschool art to a child when you don’t have any art skills yourself? And where do you even begin? Well, I’ve got some great homeschool art advice for you. First, take a step back and think about your long-term goals for your child. Most people want their kids to create […] The post Homeschooling Art | Before You Plan Art Activties: Identify Your Desired Outcomes appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

As a seasoned painting instructor, I’ve witnessed countless beginners struggle with painting, kids and adults! Are you ready to make painting with your students a breeze? I’m here to share a fantastic technique that will have your kids creating beautiful brushstrokes in just a few minutes! Grab your kids, a paintbrush, choose a dark paint […] The post Painting Brushstrokes for Beginners | Kids appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

Hello, Today, I’d like to introduce two children’s books that I truly enjoy for their captivating storytelling and insights into the Northern Lights. While working on curriculum development for an Alaskan school district, I came across a fantastic resource for ordering books related to this region called Inhabit Books. You can find these books by […] The post Nothern Lights Painting Lesson |Children’s Book Sugguestions appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

By Spramani Elaun It’s the fall season here in North America, and I couldn’t be more excited! If you’re new to my art newsletter (Sign Up), let me tell you that I absolutely adore this time of year and all the vibrant autumn colors it brings. As an art teacher with years of experience, I’ve […] The post Autum/Fall & Halloween Chidren’s Craft Ideas appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

By Spramani Elaun I want to talk about something that makes my heart sing – using children’s storybooks to inspire art. I’m excited to share the wonderful world of merging storytelling with art. Imagine this: a cozy corner full of wide-eyed children, flipping through colorful storybooks. As they dive into the tales and vibrant illustrations, […] The post The Magic of Using Children’s Story Books for Art appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more

By Spramani Elaun As a seasoned museum educator and frequent visitor, I am passionate about inspiring you to start visiting museums with your children, or even on your own! Here are 10 Great Reasons to Take Children To A Museum: A Guide for Parents & Teachers. 1. Museums Are Great Fun & Interesting! Forget what […] The post 10 Great Reasons to Take Children To A Museum: A Guide for Parents & Teachers appeared first on Nature of Art ..read more