Art Teacher Toolbox

A resource for classroom teachers


 



 
 

 Every child is an artist.

The problem is how to remain one after he grows up.

Pablo Picasso

Every adult and child is capable of creating art. This site is designed to assist you in presenting skill-based art projects with clear objectives in a success-for-all approach. Welcome!
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setting the stage
MINDSET ...but I'm no good at art! INCORPORATING ART weaving art into your schedule and curriculum ENVIRONMENT creating a physical and mental climate for success ORGANIZING MATERIALS time and mess saving tips CONCEPTS defining the content and skills in art lessons MEDIA how to get your hands dirty (or not) CREATING LESSONS ideas and templates ASSESSMENT how to evaluate student art


art lessons

ideas and plans

ART HISTORY BASED LESSONS
Famous works of art inspire teachers and students alike in exploring art skills and challenges. Please view special note page as an introduction.

van Gogh

O'Keefe

Picasso

Hokusai

Jacob Lawrence

Other Artists
SKILL BASED LESSONS
Lesson, exercises, art historical models, and student samples are offered to help you teach these art skills.
Sketching
Drawing
Painting with Tempera
Painting with Watercolor
Oil Pastel
LESSON PLAN DIRECTORY A collection of print-and-use plans. Grade level, skill, and media are noted on directory for quick reference. 
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resources
An annotated resource list with source information and links to other helpful art sites. (List is presented as incomplete.)

Books


Magazines

Museums


Internet


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