Name art for kids

How often do you join in when your kids are creating? Doodle Names is a drawing project that parents and kids can enjoy working on side-by-side. I find that my girls and I always have interesting conversations while we sit and draw together. Plus, doodling is fun and relaxing! To get started, write your name … Continued

A couple times a month, my 12 and 14-year-old daughters join me for some art journaling. It’s a great opportunity to sit and chat over a simple, personal art project. Elementary-age kids through adults can enjoy creating these unique illustrated names. The goal of this project is to illustrate the letters of your first name, nickname, or … Continued

I love starting the school year with a name art lesson. It helps learn kids’ names and kick start the creativity for the year. Here’s some of my favorite name art lessons that also incorporate a variety of artistic skills, art history and self expression.

Tape Resist is a fun and easy way for kids to make name art. You just make a design on your canvas with tape, paint the white space around it and then pull up your tape

7th graders started their quarter off with a project inspired by this Blick lesson as well as the work of Andrew McCormick's students. To introduce the idea of graffiti, we talked about street art (th

Learn how to make this super easy Rainbow Name Craft for Kids using a few materials you probably already have at home or in the classroom!

This camo name art is an easy craft to do with your kids. It only takes three supplies and before you know it they will be showing it off in their room.

A collection of art lesson plans from my classroom...you're welcome to use them, but if you do please link back to my blog!

A free printable name coloring page with the name "melanie." Search your name in thousands of free name coloring pages at Stevie Doodles.

Explore the Element of Art: Line with your favorite art mediums, such as felt markers and crayons, with this Flower Line Art Project Drawing Tutorial for kids. This is an easy to-do, hands on activity that kids can do at home or in the classroom to help them learn and understand the element of art: line. Perfect for elementary students! Let's make art!