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I scoured and searched and typed and linked and now I give. I give you the list–the GIANT list–of 103 art projects based on children’s books. Read. Create. Repeat. What is Storybook Artwork? Storybook artwork is when you use the pictures and illustrations in children’s picture books to teach your student an art lesson. You […]
We found Hooray for Fish by Lucy Cousins at the library. Cousins used simple shapes and bright colors to design her fun fish. After reading the book, we wanted to create our own bright, fun fish! Supplies for Fish Art Project Oil Pastels White Paper Pencil Scissors Construction Paper Glue Stick Instructions for Fish Art Project […]
We love Ed Emberley so much that we had a birthday bash in his honor a few years ago. His style of art has always resonated with Elijah, and the rest of us enjoy it, too. In looking at his illustrations, I determined I could create a simple art project for kids to create their own […]
I hosted my nieces for a few days of books, art, and cooking fun. As I was planning for their visit, I found inspiration for this project on Artsonia. It didn’t have any instructions, so I decided to deconstruct and reconstruct it. The girls loved their ladybug artworks! Literature Connection This project is perfect for The Grouchy Ladybug […]
Project Inspiration: The Art of Education Rainbows! Rainbows are beautiful to look at and super fun to paint. Enjoy reading about and creating a rainbow. Art and Literature Connection You can read the classic tale, A Rainbow of My Own, by Don Freeman before you start your art. This book will spark conversations about rainbows and […]
You can teach anything with children's picture books: Science. History. Writing. Math. Cooking. And Art. Especially art. Because picture books are an artform. I'll be writing a Five Day Series this week about connecting children's literature to art. Monday through Thursday I will be sharing four art project ideas inspired by children's picture books. On Friday I have […]