Posts in Art Teaching Resources
Draw the Hands Art Resource for Teens

Drawing hands can be hard to do, even artists who are advanced and highly experienced at drawing can have difficulty drawing the hands. And this is why I created and draw the hand art resource for high school students, so that they can practice drawing the hands realistically, proportionally and creatively. 

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Nature Art Lesson Ideas to Try!

As a teacher I love taking my students outside to make art. Not only do the students love my nature art lessons, they love being outside and experiencing nature. Students don’t like to spend too much time indoors at their desk all day. That's why I have created a nature art lesson they absolutely LOVE! They deserve to be playing outside and being in nature! You can learn more about my nature art lesson by reading below. I am sharing some other nature art lesson ideas too!

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My List of Classroom Resources I LOVE!

Here are a list of classroom resources that are my top 10 TPT best sellers. Be sure to follow my TPT store Jackie Partridge art- to see new free resources and other wonderful art resources to use in your classroom or at home. Keep reading to check out the list of classroom resources to use in your classroom this school year!

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The Best Online Art Classes for Teens!

Are you wondering how to keep your teen busy this summer? You can try one of my online art classes for teens. These are great for kids ages 12 to 17. I even had a free online art class for your teen to try. Here are some online art classes for teens to try this summer or throughout the year!

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Screen Free Things to Do at Home

Once I had my son I knew I wanted him to avoid a screen for as long as possible. I want to share some screen free things to do at home for kids of all ages. These are fun screen free things to do at home for kids age 3 and up!

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Symmetry in Nature Art Ideas

Symmetry in nature is everywhere. When teaching symmetry in art or math you can use symmetry in nature drawing pages to assist in your teaching. Symmetry in nature drawing is available for all grade levels and is perfect to use in the classroom or homeschool setting.

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Father’s Day Art Easy Activities to Try!

Here are some Father’s day art easy activities you can do with your kids or students this father’s day! A lot of these paintings and crafts require little supplies and are easy for any age to do! Recommended age for these Father’s Day art activities is age 7 and up!

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How to Paint Backgrounds in Acrylic

Learn how to paint backgrounds in acrylic. I have three easy ideas for how to paint backgrounds in acrylic to share with you. Background acrylic painting is a great way to add some interest to your acrylic paintings.

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How to Do an Art Close Up for Your Program

An art close up is an important step to keeping art supplies organized and in good working condition for when you come back to your art program. Whether you are an art teacher doing an art close up for the summer or a summer camp doing an art close up for the year it is necessary to clean, organize and prepare supplies so they are ready for storage. Read my art close up below to learn how to close up your art room or art program for an extended period of time like the summer. 

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Mother’s Day Art Project Ideas to Try!

These are great Mother’s day art project ideas of Mother’s day gifts to give mom this Mother’s day! Check out some of these Mother’s Day art project ideas you can do with your kids or students for this upcoming Mother’s day!

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Art Portfolio Resources for You

Here are some art portfolio resources to help high school students with their art portfolio school application. Some of the art portfolio resources are free -make sure to check them out!

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The Most Popular Art Schools

Here are some popular art schools in Canada and the United States. Let’s take a look at the best art schools in Canada and the best art schools in the US.  Are you interested in attending any of these popular art schools? Applying to a popular art school is a competitive process. Let me help you get accepted one of these popular art schools!

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Free Symmetry Drawing Worksheets

Here are some free symmetry drawing worksheets that you can use with your kids or with your students in the classroom! These free symmetry drawing worksheets are perfect for students in grades 1-12. I have a bunch of free symmetry drawing worksheets to choose from!

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Earth Day Art Craft Ideas

Here are some Earth day art craft ideas to use in the classroom or at home this Earth Day!  When learning about Earth Day it is important to emphasize being sustainable and taking care of the environment. It’s a good idea to brainstorm ways you can be more environmentally friendly with your kids or students. Here are some Earth Day art craft ideas to try!

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100 Art Project Ideas for High Schoolers

Here are 100 art project ideas for high schoolers to get you through the school year and beyond. These art project ideas are perfect to try in the classroom or in a homeschool setting with a teen who loves art.

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How to Do Portrait Drawing in Pencil

Portrait drawing in pencil can be a challenging task for most students and beginner artists. Here are some tips for portrait drawing in pencil and some resources to help you improve your portrait drawing in pencil today! 

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Valentines Day Art Ideas for Elementary School

Here are some valentines day art ideas to do this February! Celebrate at home or in the classroom with these valentines day art projects. Whether you teach in the classroom or homeschool these are fun and easy Valentines Day art activities for elementary kids.

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Seasonal Drawing to Use in the Classroom or at Home

Seasonal Drawing worksheets are fun and educational seasonal symmetry drawing for primary grade students. Over 250 pages are designed to engage young learners in artistic activities while teaching them about different seasons and holidays through art and symmetry. Learn more about seasonal drawing here.

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How do I Write an Artist Statement?

How do I write an artist statement? That might be a question you are wondering. As an artist or an aspiring artist it can be very challenging to write an artist statement. You’re often left wondering…what should I write? What do I need to include and what can I leave out?

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