Kindergarten, 1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade / Brookhaven, Kreamer, Verne Critz

Art:

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems : Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. Each visit is about 25 minutes long. https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

 

Art for Kids Hub - Collection of step-by-step drawing videos - all ages. Here you’ll find how to draw for kids and adults to do together by clicking You tube (free/ads)

ttps://www.artforkidshub.com/

 

Toy Theater: Art activities include building with colored blocks, doodling, designing, animation, and a glimpse into processes like Matisse's painting and Japanese woodblock prints. These are educational games for kids in an elementary classroom. All are free and are designed to work on computers, tablets and mobile devices. Go to art and scroll down towards the end of the page to “doodle” with master artists.

http://toytheater.com/category/art/ 

 

Bunch of How-Tos based on Children’s Books: Learn how to draw characters just like those featured in your favourite books, with these step by step guides by children's book illustrators. https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/series/how-to-draw 

 

ABCya Paint: A  great way for kids to engage in digital storytelling! Fun tools and accessories such as stickers, coloring pages, spray paint, stamps, typing, and rainbow brushes help kids' stories come to life. Images can be saved and printed, and shared with classmates and families. https://www.abcya.com/games/abcya_paint

 

Let’s draw Robots!: Draw live daily with an artist, writing prompts available.

https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/2020/03/robot-week-lets-draw-robots-withshapes.html

 

Explore Google Arts & Culture: Take a virtual trip to a museum, learn about artists, see details of paintings close-up, learn about different mediums, and discover how art ties into history as well as weekly highlights about our culture.

https://artsandculture.google.com/

 

Create Comics Online: Express your ideas and tell your own stories in Comix. You are supplied with a range of tools to get started. http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ 

 

Crayola: Click the Education - At Home Learning - scroll down to The creatED Creativity Hour and explore Creative At Home Learning Webinar. Use whatever supplies you have and have fun. Fireworks Spectacular 

 

Create a tessellation: You aren’t sure what a tessellation is? Shapes that fit together to create patterns without overlaps or gaps. Practice the possibilities! Look at the tessellations of MC Escher on google images.

http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/ 

 

Keith Haring Kids:  Iconic American artist Keith Haring created bold, energetic images that expressed hope and explored identity. On this website, kids can find more than 200 lessons and projects to learn about his artistic legacy.

http://www.haringkids.com/ 

 

Draw like Picasso: Picassohead is a fun digital tool that allows users to create their own masterpieces using famous features drawn by Picasso. When you’ve completed your Picassohead creation, you can upload it to the gallery for other teachers and kids to see.  

http://www.picassohead.com/ 

 

Tate Kids: Explore London’s famous Tate Modern museum. This website has a curated collection of games, activities and quizzes that let children explore cutting edge, contemporary and modern art, including graffiti and street art in ways that are tailored for elementary-age students.  http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/ 

 

Art Institute of Chicago: Games and activities that introduce elementary students to the collections at the Art Institute of Chicago. Fun interactive activities in which children explore famous artworks by matching textures, portrait faces and more.

http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/ 

National Gallery of Art kids page: Free App for download for iPads and other tablets. Children can explore the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. The NGAkids Art Zone app contains eight interactive activities inspired by works in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, plus a sketchbook for freehand drawing and a personal exhibition space where users can save and display art created with the program. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html

 

Deep Space Sparkle: Art educator-run blog with a variety of free art projects and activities organized by grade level, topic and materials, so children can use the supplies they might have on hand at home. Especially check out the section “Art at Home”, which features simple projects that parents and kids can do together building skills through drawing and painting techniques. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html

 

Cassie Stephens- Elementary Art Teacher Blog: Art educator-run blog with a wealth of free lesson plans and projects designed for grades Kindergarten-4  in a variety of different media and materials. Recent postings focus on at-home ideas using few materials to help kids stay engaged with art during the current school closures. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html

 

4th, 5th, / Frank P. long Intermediate School

Art:

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems : Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks.  https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

 

Art for Kids Hub - Huge collection of step-by-step drawing videos for parents to work alongside their children. Click YouTube (free/ads) to get ideas to teach and learn together. https://www.artforkidshub.com/

 

Toy Theater: Art activities include building with colored blocks, doodling, designing, animation, and a glimpse into processes like Matisse's painting and Japanese woodblock prints. Choose art and follow the page to the bottom to “doodle’ with famous artists. There are many ways to explore here! http://toytheater.com/category/art/ 

 

How-to’s based on children’s books: Learn how to draw characters just like those featured in your favourite books,  with these step by step guides by children's book illustrators. https://www.theguardian.com/childrens-books-site/series/how-to-draw 

 

Paint n go: ABCya Paint is a great way for kids to engage in digital storytelling! Fun tools and accessories such as stickers, coloring pages, spray paint, stamps, typing, and rainbow brushes help kids' stories come to life. Images can be saved and printed, and shared with classmates and families. https://www.abcya.com/games/abcya_paint

 

A Series about making Robots: Robot week! Let's draw robots with shapes and markers!Cassie Stephens has videos on different ways to make robots.

https://cassiestephens.blogspot.com/2020/03/robot-week-lets-draw-robots-with-shapes.html 

 

Make your own comic strip:  The New York Times Learning Network has cited MakeBeliefsComix as a fun classroom resource to teach students about the news – "One easy way to start playing with ideas is through the free, online tool MakeBeliefsComix.com." This site can be especially helpful for struggling students, or students who are learning English. http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ 

 

Go on an art adventure: Reading adventure that explores art work.

http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html 

 

Crayola Craft Inspiration: “At Crayola, our mission is to help families and educators raise creatively alive children. Using creative tools and experiences, we provide educators with innovative teaching strategies, parents with tips and techniques, and children with colorful tools that bring their imaginations to life.”  https://www.crayola.com/athome

Getty Games: Inspiring connections to the arts. Requires flash plug in. http://www.getty.edu/gettygames/   Make your own graffiti art: The Graffiti Creator© allows you to design your own name or logotype in graffiti-style. You have several different font styles to choose from and the program has an array of cool tools to further enhance your logotype to look like the real thing. Go ahead and explore the possibilities! http://graffiticreator.net/   Create a tessellation online: This activity allows the user to deform a triangle, rectangle or hexagon to form a polygon that tiles the plane. http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/   Try a famous painting jigsaw puzzle: This site has a timed jgsaw puzzle game using famous paintings. There is a short paragraph about the painting with interesting facts. http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/Fine_Art   Museum of Modern Art: This site has interactive art for kids. Requires a Flash Plug In. http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/Fine_Art   Keith Haring Kids: A fun and safe place for children, their parents and teachers to explore the incredible art and fascinating life of Keith Haring. Requires a Flash Plug In. http://www.haringkids.com/   Tate Kids: Well thought out games and art activities. Humorous adventures like, “What moustache should you have?” http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/   Art Institute of Chicago: Curious Corner is a new Art Institute of Chicago Web site designed for children (ages 3–12), their friends, and families. Three main game categories are offered: Story Time, Match Up, and Play with Art. Packed with lively animation and fun interactive features, this dynamic program encourages young users and their families to explore more than 40 AIC works of art from around the world through playful and creative activities. Requires Flash Plug In. http://www.artic.edu/aic/education/CC/

6th, 7th, 8th / Bellport MIddle School 

Art:

Lunch Doodles with Mo Willems: Mo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. 

https://www.kennedy-center.org/education/mo-willems/

 

Art for Kids Hub: Extensive collection of step-by-step drawing videos - all ages.

https://www.artforkidshub.com/

 

Digital coloring pad: Bomomo provides a digital coloring pad to create digital artwork.

http://bomomo.com/ 

 

2,500 Museums you can visit digitally: If you’re feeling hungry for art while you’re stranded at home, here are our 12 selections out of 2,500 world-class museums and galleries that are now offering virtual tours and online collections.

https://hyperallergic.com/547919/2500-virtual-museum-tours-google-arts-culture/

 

The Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, and Online Collections: 

Access to endless open content. Educational resources for e-learning. Virtual retreats to art, culture, and history around the globe.

http://mcn.edu/a-guide-to-virtual-museum-resources/?fbclid=IwAR3mykQz3755kSKpqM5aRCJ1FHpqAEvYRonNOxUKIVRxjxeVHdUSUAZQYKE

 

Google Arts & Culture: Take a virtual trip to a museum, learn about artists, see details of paintings close-up, learn about different mediums, and discover how art ties into history as well as weekly highlights about our culture. Features content from over 2000 leading museums and archives. https://artsandculture.google.com
           

Tinkercad: Tinkercad is an easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything!  https://www.tinkercad.com

 

Art for Kids Hub: Large selection of art lessons for kids, including how to draw, paint, sculpt for kids. Very kid friendly website! https://artforkidshub.com

 

Crafts with Crayola: Create it yourself and DIY website. Watch inspiring videos & get 100s of craft ideas! https://www.crayola.com/crafts/

 

Culture- Museums, Music and Theater: CNN Style looks at some of the most fascinating, immersive concerts, museum tours and other virtual experiences you can explore from the comfort of your own couch.

https://www.cnn.com/style/article/what-to-do-at-home-streaming-art-museums-concerts-coronavirus-trnd/index.html

 

Art-21 Episodes: Art21 produces features focusing exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists throughout the world, including the Peabody Award-winning biennial series "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the artists at work and watch their process as they transform inspiration into art.  https://www.pbs.org/show/art-21/

 

Parrish Art Museum: Fun, interactive art activities for families If your family has enjoyed art workshops or Open Studios in the Museum, they’ll love our weekly guides to art activities for every day, using materials you already have in your home! https://parrishart.org/education/parrish-home-art-studios/

Quickdraw Google Challenge: Can a neural network learn to recognize doodling? Add your doodles to the World’s largest doodling data set.  Fun!!  https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com

Activities for Photographer at home: So, what's a photographer to do while confined to the home front for days on end? Here are some tips for staying inspired, productive, and creative that don't require leaving the house.https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/productive-activities-for-photographers-at-home

 

13 Creative Exercises for Photographers: These exercises involve using your camera, are not assignment-based, and are fun! 

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/13-creative-exercises-for-photographers

 

Optical Illusion: Take a look at the video link below about Op Art. Quick introduction to some Op Artists and some Op Art techniques.  https://youtu.be/2Y-qLhOK9Gg

 

Anamorphic Optical Illusion: Learn how to draw a simple Anamorphic Illusion - 3D Trick Art on paper.  https://youtu.be/KnZQYXPJnXU

 

The History of Graffiti: Spray-painted subway cars, tagged bridges, mural-covered walls – graffiti pops up boldly throughout our cities. And it turns out: it’s nothing new. Graffiti has been around for thousands of years. And across that span of time, it’s raised the same questions we debate now: Is it art? Is it vandalism? Kelly Wall describes the history of graffiti. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4GNoUYZhrT0&feature=youtu.be

  

How to Draw Graffiti Letters -  This demonstration provides the viewer some of the creative choices and creative struggles faced in creating graffiti lettering.

https://youtu.be/IXm8LqHP5zw

 

Make Beliefs Comix: Empowering you to create your own story through comic strips.   

http://www.makebeliefscomix.com/ 

 

Inside Art: Adventures in Art History. http://www.eduweb.com/insideart/index.html 

 

Albright-Knox Education:  At-home art activities for adults, families, and kids of all ages. We are working on more all the time, so keep checking back for new ones! https://www.albrightknox.org/learn-discover/kids-families/home-activities

 

NGAkids Art Zone:  This app contains eight interactive activities inspired by works in the collection of the National Gallery of Art, plus a sketchbook for freehand drawing and a personal exhibition space where users can save and display art created with the program.   https://apps.apple.com/us/app/ngakids-art-zone/id904766241

 

Crayola: Provides creative experiences for children with colorful tools that bring their imaginations to life. http://www.crayola.com/gamesfun/index.cfm?n_id=2 

 

Graffiti Creator: Allows you to design your own name or logotype in graffiti-style. http://graffiticreator.net/ 

 

Tessellate!: Provides interactive activities, create a tessellation online. http://www.shodor.org/interactivate/activities/Tessellate/ 

 

Fine Art Jigsaw puzzle: Digital puzzle activities http://www.jigzone.com/gallery/Fine_Art 

 

Keith Haring Kids: Provides resources for enriching, explorative activities for all ages and fields of study. http://www.haringkids.com/ 

 

Picassohead: A digital tool that allows users to create their own masterpieces using famous features drawn by Picasso,  http://www.picassohead.com/ 

 

Tate Kids: Lots of art activities, games, and quizzes,  explore homework help and share your art with Tate Kids. The best art website for kids. http://kids.tate.org.uk/games/ 

 

National Gallery of Art kids page: NGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html

 

SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE LIST 2020   PEOPLE Draw a personal item of the person next to you, incorporate their name. Use a mirror to draw yourself using one continuous line. Draw a crowd of faces. ANIMALS Draw animals playing instruments. Draw a pet’s view of their human. Draw a “fish out of water”. FOOD Draw a cheesy slice of pizza. Draw an apple, and repeat and repeat and repeat… Draw sushi on an Asian designed plate. IDENTITY Who am I? My biggest dream. Someday I will… IMAGINATION Be creative with letters. You’ve come across a magic mirror, what does it show? Draw a view through a keyhole. ART SKILLS Illustrate an Element of Art. Illustrate a Principle of Design. Create a picture using only a ballpoint pen.

9th, 10th, 11th, 12th / Bellport High School ART: 2,500 Museums you can visit digitally: If you’re feeling hungry for art while you’re stranded at home, here are 12 selections out of 2,500 world-class museums and galleries that are now offering virtual tours and online collections. https://hyperallergic.com/547919/2500-virtual-museum-tours-google-arts-culture/   Ultimate Guide to Virtual Museum Resources, E-Learning, & Online Collections: http://mcn.edu/a-guide-to-virtual-museum-resources/?fbclid=IwAR3mykQz3755kSKpqM5aRCJ1FHpqAEvYRonNOxUKIVRxjxeVHdUSUAZQYKE   Google Arts & Culture: Google Arts & Culture (formerly Google Art Project) is an online platform through which the public can access high-resolution images of artworks housed in the initiative's partner museums. https://artsandculture.google.com   Quickdraw Google Challenge: Quick, Draw! is an online game developed by Google that challenges players to draw a picture of an object or idea and then uses a neural network artificial intelligence to guess what the drawings represent. https://quickdraw.withgoogle.com/ Tinkercad: Tinkercad is a free, easy-to-use app for 3D design, electronics, and coding. It's used by teachers, kids, hobbyists, and designers to imagine, design, and make anything! https://www.tinkercad.com   Figure Drawing: Daily figure drawing lesson. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mNNSwITdPIM   Master class drawing academy: http://www.newmastersacademy.org Video Edit iPhone/ iPad: iMovie is available on your iPhone for you to edit movies when away from a computer. Check out this tutorial (If you don't have an iPhone most phones offer similar software. Ihttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a7sjT_BySf8 Visual Storytelling (Video): Project idea (Document your Pandemic experience) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iWQQgZh9EyE   Culture: Museums, Music and Theater: CNN Style looks at some of the most fascinating, immersive concerts, museum tours and other virtual experiences you can explore from the comfort of your own couch. https://www.cnn.com/style/article/what-to-do-at-home-streaming-art-museums-concerts-coronavirus-trnd/index.html   Art-21 Episodes: Art21 produces features focusing exclusively on contemporary visual art and artists throughout the world, including the Peabody Award-winning biennial series "Art in the Twenty-First Century." Intimate footage allows the viewer to observe the artists at work and watch their process as they transform inspiration into art. https://www.pbs.org/show/art-21/   Art Inspired TED Ed talks for students: The TED Student Talks Program supports students as they discover, explore and present their big ideas in the form of short, TED-style talks. https://ed.ted.com/student_talks?utm_medium=email&utm_source=onboarding_clubs_teacher   Parrish Art Museum: Introducing Parrish Home Art Studios!Fun, interactive art activities for families If your family has enjoyed art workshops or Open Studios in the Museum, they’ll love our weekly guides to art activities for every day, using materials you already have in your home. https://parrishart.org/education/parrish-home-art-studios/   The Sketchbook Project: Digital Library of Sketchbooks from around the World. Curate and share your own collections of sketchbooks, save your favorites and give a shout out to the artist, create a queue of books to view in person, and more! https://www.sketchbookproject.com/library   TED TALKS About Photography: In these TED Talks, some of the world's greatest photographers — from places like National Geographic, Time and Magnum — share stunning images and the stories behind them. https://www.ted.com/topics/photography   13 Creative Exercises for Photographers: These exercises involve using your camera, are not assignment-based, and are fun! https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/13-creative-exercises-for-photographers   Activities for Photographer at home: So, what's a photographer to do while confined to the home front for days on end? Here are some tips for staying inspired, productive, and creative that don't require leaving the house. https://www.bhphotovideo.com/explora/photography/tips-and-solutions/productive-activities-for-photographers-at-home   Ceramics Art Network: A website that provides daily blogs, how to’s and videos about pottery and ceramics. https://ceramicartsnetwork.org/   12 Contemporary Artists to Follow on Instagram: An article discussing a list of artists you can follow and be inspired by on instagram. https://thespaces.com/artists-you-should-follow-on-instagram/   Wire Sculpture Project: United Art and Education Original Art Project: Use various gauges of wire to create unique sculptures! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K8E0E96HTEg   Garden Sculptures: With a little creativity and items from around the house, you can brighten your garden with these DIY sculptures. https://homebnc.com/best-garden-art-diy-projects-ideas/   Soapstone Demo: Artist & Musician Dale Brown giving a demo of carving soapstone. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z078tE_u_ZI   Crayons: A birds eye view on how crayons are made straight from the factory https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5QKl_MdeAZQ   National Gallery of Art Kids page: NGAkids interactives offer an entertaining and informative introduction to art and art history. Featuring a variety of art-making tools that encourage exploration and creativity. https://www.nga.gov/education/kids.html   Crafts for Teens: These fifteen ideas are simple, use few supplies, mostly recycled materials. https://www.artbarblog.com/13-crafts-for-teens-and-tweens/ Cool Arts & Crafts - Ideas for Teens: Looking for cool arts and crafts ideas for teens, kids, and anyone who loves creative art projects? You can make cool room decor tailored to your style, you can learn new crafting skills, and you get to express yourself with color, paint, glue, string, and tons of other cool art and craft supplies. https://diyprojectsforteens.com/arts-and-crafts-ideas-for-teens/   DIY Crafts: This list contains jewelry making ideas, candle holders, mason jar crafts, wall art, nail art, fashion and so much more. These are clever and fun diy project ideas perfectly suited for teens. http://www.thrillbites.com/crafts-for-teens-diy-projects/ Easy Origami: Learn how to make easy origami with these simple instructions and diagrams. Origami doesn't have to be difficult and frustrating. There are lots of figures that are easy and fun to make. Just follow the step by step guide and you'll be able to fold something in little time. https://www.origamiway.com/easy-origami.shtml   Fun Fashion Projects: It's fun to follow trends, and we love buying vintage clothing, but sometimes you just want to be creative and make something yourself! Here are 20 fashion DIY projects for you to try. https://abeautifulmess.com/2014/07/20-fun-fashion-diy-projects.html   SKETCHBOOK CHALLENGE LIST 2020   PEOPLE Draw a personal item of the person next to you, incorporate their name. Use a mirror to draw yourself using one continuous line. Draw a crowd of faces. ANIMALS Draw animals playing instruments. Draw a pet’s view of their human. Draw a “fish out of water”. FOOD Draw a cheesy slice of pizza. Draw an apple, and repeat and repeat and repeat… Draw sushi on an Asian designed plate. IDENTITY Who am I? My biggest dream. Someday I will… IMAGINATION Be creative with letters. You’ve come across a magic mirror, what does it show? Draw a view through a keyhole. ART SKILLS Illustrate an Element of Art. Illustrate a Principle of Design. Create a picture using only a ballpoint pen.