Danah's Creative Teaching Tools

This Google slideshow features an in depth study of Russian artist Wassily Kandinsky and a corresponding art lesson. In this slideshow you will find a history of the artist, and a short kid friendly video, standards and objectives, project guide and example, and a Ted Talk about synesthia.

Do you need some fresh ideas for projects? If so you will find this bundle will be perfect for any art educator. This bundle includes 17 different PowerPoints each with an age appropriate art project for elementary students. This bundle would be perfect for art educators new to the profession.

This bundle includes five artists: Degas, Warhol, Van Gogh, Chihuly, and Thiebaud. Art instructors will be able to use this resources in a variety of grades. Two of the presentations included a step by step art project. These PowerPoints make for great art history lessons and will keep your students engaged.

This twenty-six slide presentation covers the life and artwork of famous glass artist Dale Chihuly. The Google slideshow includes a brief biography, key characteristics of his artwork, many examples of his work, links to videos on his website. This slideshow would be a great introduction to the beautiful work of Dale Chihuly.

This product gives simple step by step instruction on how to create a darling Folk Art painting. The PowerPoint includes directions with photographs to help those who might not be artistically inclined, learning target, and finished product photograph.

This PowerPoint is for art instructors or elementary teachers looking for a cute Valentine’s project. This PowerPoint is geared towards grades 1st, 2nd and 3rd. This 29 slide PowerPoint includes: step by step project instructions with pictures, learning target, vocab review, and Op art definition and examples. Designed for single classroom use. Copyright Danah’s Creative Teaching Tools Check out my other fun projects and PowerPoints https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Oil-Pastel-Hear

This visual arts PowerPoint and activity is geared to primary grades. The PowerPoint includes: learning target, project example, project description and directions,a brief bio of Andy Warhol, examples of Warhol's artwork and review.

This video, which I placed inside a PowerPoint for easy viewing is a step by step instruction on how to draw a realistic pumpkin. The tutorial will be great for any teacher's who feels they need a little extra help in the art arena, yet they want their student's to be able to draw. I use this instruction video as young as 1st grade. Enjoy! This product is designed for single classroom use. Copyright Danah's Creative Teaching Tools

This PowerPoint explores the work of glass artist Dale Chihuly. Included in the PowerPoint are: brief biography of the artist, learning target, anchor standard (National Common Core), examples of Chihuly's work, project with step by step instruction, and several pictures of student work. Your art students will love creating a Chihuly inspired piece of work. (c) Danah's Creative Teaching Tools ~ Designed for single classroom use

This PowerPoint guides you through the process of making a clay slab dish. Included in the PowerPoint are the following: learning target, step by step instruction with pictures, and project examples. If you struggle with finding and making new ceramic projects you will love this product.

This PowerPoint is a great addition to any teacher wanting to tie-dye in her classroom. Whether for a class project or for an art classroom activity your students will love learning how to tie-dye. The PowerPoint includes: learning target, project overview, color scheme examples and definition, examples of folding techniques ( each example comes with a link to a youtube video showing that technique), basic instructions on how to tie-dye, several extras that you may use to create the project (

This project is a favorite of my elementary students. The PowerPoint includes: learning target, step by step instruction, and several project examples. Your students will love creating this ceramic fish that starts with a pinch pot. The project is appropriate for grades 2nd through 9th grade. Clip art Credit: Educlips Don't forget to check out my other ceramic projects below: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/How-to-Create-a-Ceramic-Bird-or-Owl-PowerPoint-and-Lesson-1778225 htt

This twenty page PowerPoint guides your students through the process of making a felt Uglydoll. Included in the PowerPoint: National Anchor Standards for project, learning target, step by step guide through process, sewing video, history of Uglydoll video link, and Uglydoll examples.

This PowerPoint and activity was designed for 3rd grades, but can be easily adapted to other grades. In this PowerPoint students will learn a brief history of Victorian Architecture, learn about contour lines, and see project examples. This is a recent project I did with my students and they loved it!

This is a PowerPoint every art teacher should own! Included in this 26 slide PowerPoint is the learning target, color definition, examples of color types (primary, tones, etc.), and color scheme examples. This is a great introduction to color for any art classroom. Enjoy! You might also like my other color products: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Colors-Poster-2012793 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Color-Scheme-Worksheet-2119356 https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/P

This easy to follow PowerPoint gives a step by step guide to drawing a pumpkin. My students love to learn how to draw pumpkins and so will yours with this easy guide.

This PowerPoint gives twelve fun elementary art lesson examples. Each of the twelve lessons I have personally taught multiple times and they are all proven "winners". Each lesson shows two examples with a brief description of what we did. If you would like further information on how we produced these wonderful works feel free to send me a message. I would love to help you! Hopefully, these lessons will help generate some new ideas you can incorporate in your art classroom.

This easy to follow PowerPoint guides your students on how to make a dog using a pinch pot. The PowerPoint includes, learning target, step by step instruction, real examples by 2nd grade students, and an introduction to the term "Slip and Score".

This thirty-six page PowerPoint is geared toward 2nd grade art, but could be used for any elementary art class. It explores the artwork and life of the most famous Post Impressionist painter. The PowerPoint includes many example of Van Gogh's work, a brief biography, and a learning target for a possible project related to this PowerPoint. Enjoy!

This PowerPoint is geared to 3rd grade art students. Included in the PowerPoint is step by step instructions for making a foil and sharpie embossment, learning target, focus on art vocabulary variety, unity, emboss, and rhythm. Your students will be thrilled with the products produces from this lesson.