Category: Painting Topics

International Dot Day, September 15th

Hello from San Diego! Let celebrate the Dot Day, September 15th! Inspired by teacher Terry Shay and Peter H. Reynolds book “The Dot”. You can learn more about this International day HERE. To celebrate I wanted to share my storytime read outloud of the book The Dot, you can share with your students in case you […]

Art Curriculum Children | Painting & Drawing

By Spramani Elaun – Art Teacher Hi, I’m an artist, homeschool parent, art teacher and art curriculum developer for children. I’ve spent the last few decades teaching thousands of children through my art studio. Like you, when I first started out I didn’t know where to start teaching even though I went to fine art […]

Natural Organic Paint From Dyes & Ink | How-to Teach Children

Ecofriendly Art Teacher – Spramani Elaun One of the greatest ways to connect children to the natural world is to create and make art using natural organic paint made from dyes and inks. There are so many fun ideas for teaching children how to make natural paint, ink, and dye from pigments derived from nature. […]