Teach Kids Art

The moment when a new skill “clicks” for a child, like when they first learn how to draw a star, is almost magical! It’s too long ago for most of us to remember the feeling, but if you’re lucky enough to get to teach them how, you can witness it and that’s even better!✨Once they get the hang of drawing stars, they don’t want to stop!💫

It’s fun to let them fill a paper with stars, then choose their favorites to color and cut out. Laminate if you can so they last forever... they make great ornaments!⭐️
Details in my pdf resource: How to Draw a Star for Pre-K, K & 1st grade. Link in bio for my TpT store!🌟

New blog post! I may have found the perfect stocking stuffer for all the artists on your list... It’s called the “ViewCatcher”...you can read about it on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net.🎨

These ornaments look like faux “stained glass” - so bright and colorful on your tree, tied on a gift, or hanging in a window any time of year! Directions on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net (search: stained glass ornaments)🌟

Japanese notan ornaments - fun and easy to make... details on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net (search: notan)🔷

Origami cranes can be so addicting to make and they make great ornaments, too. Tip: It’s easiest if you use real origami paper because it’s thin and easy to fold and also (most importantly!) it comes pre-cut in perfect squares. 🟩 Details and links to helpful videos with printable pdf instructions on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net (search: origami crane)✨

These folded paper stars are like mandalas with their symmetry! Their designs can be simple or complex with a million ways to make each one unique. If you have access to a laminator these will last for years! Directions on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net (search: folded stars)🌟

Homemade gift wrap is the BEST! Both kids and adults can have fun with paint or printmaking to make their own unique gift wrap... not just for Christmas but for any gift-giving occasion. 🎁 It’s also perfect for book covers or to sell by rolls or sheets at your next fundraiser. You can even seal it with to make it reusable. Details on my blog at TeachKidsArt.net (search: gift wrap)

An origami flower ball is a festive ornament you can pull out year after year! All you need to make one is origami paper, a glue gun, and some ribbon. This could be a fun family project for ages 10 and up... you can read about how to do it on my blog at teachkidsart.net (search flower ball)🌺

Let the card making begin! This one is a scratch foam print with black tempera over a traced shape that was colored in with markers. Easy peasy!🌟

TpT’s Cyber Sale is almost here! 🎉Monday and Tuesday (11/30 & 12/1) everything in my store will be on sale! Use code CYBER20 and TpT will add an extra 5% off for a total of 25% off all my resources. Echo Drawing, Kaleidoscope Lettering, Create Your Own Color Wheel and lots more! 🎨

Left these little treasures on our walk today for random neighbors to find. It’s fun - like hiding Easter eggs, and hopefully brightens someone’s day! 😊

I used black & silver Sharpies and a white paint marker on these.🍁