by Whitney Panetta | Feb 28, 2025 | Classroom, Secondary Art
Teaching students how to create a range of value in a work of art is incredibly important in any art program. Students need to understand the basics of value and shading in art to create successful works of art. The most important part of teaching value and shading in...
by Whitney Panetta | Feb 2, 2025 | Classroom
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and now is the perfect time to plan ahead and celebrate with students! I love these smaller holidays because they provide an opportunity to break up time spent on longer projects and enjoy a fun, one-day lesson. Everyone needs a...
by Whitney Panetta | Dec 12, 2024 | Classroom
Holiday Art Projects for Elementary Students: Creative Ways to Wrap Up the Year The weeks leading up to winter break can be one of the most challenging times of the year to teach. The excitement of the holiday season makes it difficult to keep elementary art students...
by Whitney Panetta | Oct 3, 2024 | Classroom
As autumn sets in, it’s the perfect time to bring fall into the classroom through creative and engaging art projects. These elementary fall art projects are designed to inspire young artists from kindergarten to fifth grade. The projects offer a wonderful way to teach...
by Whitney Panetta | Sep 16, 2024 | Art, Classroom
Breaking Down Reality into Basic Shapes and Colors Abstract art can often seem like a puzzle to students. Its freeform, non-representational nature stands in stark contrast to more traditional styles, but at its core, abstract art is a creative and thoughtful way to...
