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Russian Buildings: Free Lesson Plan ...
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Line, Shape Art...
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Is it Ever Appropriate to Use Tracer...
Here at AOE, we like to tackle touchy subjects. From How-To-Draw books to...
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Starry Night: Free Lesson Plan Downl...
Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Movement and Texture Art...
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Graffiti Name Color Wheel: Free Less...
Grade Level: Middle School Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Color ...
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HS Art Students Animate Elementary D...
I received an email from Renee from My Adventures in Positive Space telling me...
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The “You Matter” Art Pro...
Sometimes it can be difficult to find that perfect project to start your...
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A Back-to-School Class Collaboration...
Each year, I try to come up with a creative, motivating and inspiring new art...
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Tessellations Revamped for an iPad
Our school last Fall became a 1:1 school with iPads, which means that all...
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Foolproof Positive-Negative Designs:...
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Space Art Skills:...
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You can do Observational Drawing in ...
I rarely try new lessons with Kindergarten. It freaks me out. I like to stick...
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Lesson: Monochromatic Pumpkin Print
Grade Level: 4th Grade Art Elements: Color, Shape Art Skills: Drawing,...
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Lesson: Multiple Layer Weaving
Here is a little lesson to add some JAZZ to your ordinary weaving projects...
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Have you “Met the Masters?R...
Recently I had the opportunity to try out a kit from “Meet the...
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No-Fail Formula for Great Lesson Pla...
Teaching is a balancing act when it comes to designing successful art lessons...
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Have You Made Something Lately?
What happens when a bunch of art teachers get together? WE MAKE...
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O’Keefe Flowers (Get Kids to D...
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Color and Space Art...
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Teachers, Forget About Lesson Plans!
I get it. Teachers love new art lessons. You do. Lets be honest. Here is what...
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Clay Curriculum
The following are the Power Standards that I follow during the month of...
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Two New Lessons!
I have updated my Lessons Page, and I think you will like it! 1. When you go...
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The Scream: Free Lesson Plan Downloa...
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Elements: Color, Line Art Skills: Warm, Cool and Neutral...
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Lesson: Abstract Color Mix Paintings
Grade Level: 1st Grade Art Elements: Color Art Skills: Color Mixing, Abstract...
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12 Hue Color Wheel: Free Lesson Plan...
Grade Level: 3-5 Art Education Lesson Plan Art Elements: Color Art Skills:...
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Lesson: Wayne Thiebaud Cakes and Pie...
Grade Level: 4th Grade Art Elements: Color, Shape, Texture, Value Art Skills:...
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Lesson: Complimentary Stained Glass ...
Grade Level: 3rd Grade Art Elements: Color, Line, Shape Art Skills: Cutting,...

Hi, I'm Jessica Balsley, Founder of The Art of Education. AOE exists to provide Art Teachers with Ridiculously Relevant™ Professional Development, including: 





