Chalk pastel elementary art

So this was a lesson that I came up with just the other day as a way for my fourth graders to 1. have a quickie lesson after working FOREVER on their snow globes ...which look amazing, by the way! Ch

These chalk pastel lillypads and frogs were created on black paper. They were inspired by the chorus of Spring frogs outside the art studio. Follow for more art ideas for kids!

This was a quick but effective lesson on form and shading, using chalk pastels. I demonstrated how to draw a macaron to Grade 7-9 students. I showed them the ruffled 'foot' part and how to do a soft highlight. They drew them nice and large on 9 x 12" construction paper. Then they coloured and blended them using chalk pastels. Finally, they were cut out. Most students just managed to finish in our 80 minute block. As you can see, strawberry was a favourite flavour!

Glue resist chalk landscapes art lesson from our children's art studio in Charlotte, NC. You will love the vibrant and striking landscapes in this post!

Visit the link to see more chalk pastel parrots created by kids ages 6-13! They are so vibrant and beautiful! Chalk pastels make a statement on black paper. Follow for more art ideas for kids.

Fun and easy chalk pastel art for kids to create! Ideas for different seasons, holidays or anytime that kids of all ages will love. #projectswithkids #chalkpastels #kidsart

PaletteofRainbows on Instagram: "Here are some cool "neon lights," which seemed to have made its comeback! These were done using chalk pastels, but this project can also be done using paint or oil pastels! . . . . #artwithkids #kidsart #kidsartwork #kidsartproject #artlesson #artproject #elementaryartteacher #middleschoolart #elementaryart #artteachersofig #artteachersofinstagram #artclass #artteacher #neonart #neonsign #neon #paletteofrainbows"

Beautiful Chalk Pastel Artworks (33)

Create stunning chalk pastel sunsets with kids using simple techniques that are fun and easy to do. Kids will love learning and exploring with chalk pastels! #chalkpastels #artprojectsforkids #projectswithkids

Let me start by saying... the technique I used, wet paper with chalk pastels was borrowed by a great art teacher Phyllis Levine Brown, aka There's a Dragon in my Art Room. I learned of this great technique in a workshop she presented at NAEA. Here is the link to her lesson on her blog, (There's a Dragon in My Art Room). In her workshop, Phyl shared that she would soak "bogus paper" in the sink and have students draw with chalks on top... no chalky mess, the chalks stick to the wet paper…

The Ultimate Guide to Chalk Pastel Art with a huge list of tutorials, how tos, encouragement and the joy of art for all ages.

Your K-8 students can create stunning works of art by following these secrets to success for using oil pastels.

For elementary art teachers: this is a chalk and oil pastel landscape drawing project perfect for kids in 3rd, 4th and 5th grade.

High school winter holiday art project featuring chalk pastel on black paper produces vivid results.

5 th grade students love looking at Vincent van Gogh’s The Starry Night and creating their own personalized version. Students learn abo...