Hi! It’s Saturday, June 11, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!
Recommended Website:
Deep Space Sparkle
Age Range: 5-11 (Grades K-6, with parental guidance)
A Maryland ClickScholar suggested this website that offers free art lessons including complete instructions, photographs of actual kid’s artwork, and helpful tips.
The site was designed by an art teacher in Santa Barbara, California, who named the site after her favorite Crayola crayon color. She thinks that art should be a part of every child’s day.
When you get to the site, you’ll see some featured art lessons (some for free, some for a fee). The lessons are themed around different animals, architecture, cultures, and geography, and many are inspired by children’s picture books.
Place your cursor over “Art Lessons” on the menu tab at the top of the page to see a drop-down list of lessons available by grade level or theme. Again, many of the art lessons are free, and some may be purchased (pdf format) for $5/each.
Click on any free lesson title and a new page opens with complete instructions, illustrations, and photos. The lessons can be easily adapted to suit kids of all ages. In fact, the whole family may enjoy doing these activities together.
Be sure to click on “Inside the Artroom” to access:
- A list of basic art supplies
- Suggestions on how to organize an artroom
- Tips on planning art activities
- Ideas for managing art activities
- Links to other fun art websites
While most of the information is geared for classroom teachers, it can be easily tweaked for use at home.
