Middle school art projects

Inspired by the work of Michael Paulus , Disney, and figurative art, I created this mash-up with the help of my co-teacher Colin Temple. (His example is above). This lesson was done with a mixed...

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Welcome to the How-To Guide for First Year Art Teachers where I give you my 10 Steps for Success! Congratulations! You got your own classroom. OH MY GOSH, you have your own classroom. Your mind and stomach start racing, both with extreme excitement and panic because now, it all just got real. You will have a lot of students, a lot of planning, and a lot of classroom to keep organized. Figuring out where to even start is a huge stress and will require a tea (or a beer) and a nap (probably…

Middle School students will love this pop art lesson that focuses on the principle of movement. It also makes a great abstract portrait that is frame-able!

This blog post describes a PowerPoint for upper elementary and middle school art. Can be converted to Google slides for distance learning. This uses simple materials and can be taught by anyone. Editable.

This elementary to middle school art program lays out all the lessons and resources you need for a full year of art class. Perfect for homeschool art lessons. Let me do the teaching!

This project is a great way to teach positive and negative space in art. It is perfect for Halloween or anytime of year. Find step-by-step instructions and ideas for your classroom.

Make a 3D paper doodlebug with our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft for older kids, exploring patterns and symmetry in nature

Want a break from your basic positive/negative space Notan project? This project not only covers positive and negative space but it also covers color theory and line variation. Teacher Sample Mater…