Art Room Ideas From Mr. Scholten

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Joel Scholten

an abstract painting of a woman's head with multiple colors and shapes on it

Expressing Self-Worth with Artist Genesis Tramaine

In this lesson, students will create a mixed media portrait based on the work of Genesis Tramaine and reflect on what makes them unique and special. This Lesson includes free printable resources. Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

a llama wearing sunglasses and pink glasses on top of a purple background with writing all over it

Crazy Hair Day Llamas

In this lesson, students will be able to make text-to-world connects through painting and experimenting with movement! This lesson includes free printable resources Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

an art project with pink and green paper on the wall, depicting two dogs in front of

Elementary Art

Elementary Art Projects

Positive and Negative Space with Tim Rodgers Jr.

In this lesson, students will identify positive and negative space in a work of art while reviewing complementary colors, pattern, and symmetry. This lesson includes free PDF visuals and templates! Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

a colorful figurine is standing on top of a skateboard with the shape of a heart

Street Art

Middle School Art

Middle School Art Projects

Teaching Art

School Art Projects

Jason Naylor-Style Open Heart Sculptures

In this lesson, students will practice basic clay-building skills while exploring the art of contemporary street artist, Jason Naylor! Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

Emotion Wheel: Art and Wellness for Kids

In this lesson, students will use the emotion wheel to reflect and synthesize the emotions they are feeling. Students will fill the emotion wheel with visual representations of their feelings. Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

a hand holding up a drawing of three potted plants with flowers in them on a pink background

How-To-Draw Spring Flowers

In this tutorial video, students will learn how to draw three different kinds of flowers. Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

a hand holding up a paper model of a rocket ship with clouds and sun in the background

"Penguinaut" Read Aloud and Art Activity

In this lesson, students will engage in a read-aloud exercise that will challenge them to make connections between the book, themselves and the world. Students will also create their own rocket ship using recyclable materials.

a person holding up a piece of paper with a painting on it that looks like a chamelon sitting on a tree branch

Art Lessons Elementary

Camping Art

How-To-Draw A Rainbow Chameleon

In this video tutorial, students will draw a chameleon focusing on repetition and color blending techniques. The lesson includes a free printable version of the lesson for teachers with students who don't have internet access. Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

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Dragons

Play

Illustrators

"When A Dragon Moves In" Read Aloud and Art Activity

In this lesson, students will use a read-aloud strategy to help them use illustrations to infer meaning. Students will also use homemade clay to create their own imaginary dragons. This lesson comes with a Victorian Salt Clay recipe. Follow me on Instagram @scholtenart

a drawing of a pineapple with eyes and a smile drawn on it's face

Objects

Creative

Colored Pencils

How-To-Draw a Cartoon Pineapple

In this video tutorial, students will learn how to personify an object by choosing different cartoon elements. Students will draw and color a cartoon pineapple. The lesson includes a free printable version of the lesson for teachers with students who don't have internet access. Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

an owl shaped ornament hanging on a branch with a hand holding it up

Recycled Materials Owl Collage

In this video tutorial, students will learn about artists who use trash and recycled materials to create art. Students will create an owl using recycled materials. The lesson includes a free printable version of the lesson for teachers with students who don't have internet access. Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

a hand holding a fake white ghost with big eyes and a hat on it's head

Summer

3rd Grade Art

"The Thing About Yetis" Read-Aloud and Art Activity

In this lesson, students will read a book and reflect on the story by writing a persuasive letter. Students will also use mixed media materials to create their own Yeti. Free printable PDFs are included! Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

a hand holding up a drawing of three cupcakes

How-To-Draw Cupcakes

In this video tutorial, students will learn how to draw cupcakes. Students will also learn how to burnish with a white colored pencil to shade the frosting! The lesson includes a free printable version of the lesson for teachers with students who don't have internet access. Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

a hand holding up a drawing of a troll with pink hair and blue shirt on

Poppies

Poppy Drawing

How-To-Draw Poppy and Branch

In this video tutorial, students will learn how to draw Poppy and Branch. Students will color their drawings using blending techniques. The lesson includes a free printable version of the lesson for teachers with students who don't have internet access. Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart

a hand is holding up a cardboard giraffe

Book Activities

Can Crafts

"I Am Not A Chair" Read-Aloud and Art Activity

In this lesson, students will read a book, considering the problem and solution within the story. Students will also use mixed media materials to create their own giraffe! Free Printable PDF templates are included! Follow me on Instagram: @scholtenart