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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
This fun Roll & Draw Picasso art project for kids will make it difficult to hold back the giggles! Children love all the possibilities and you'll love how easy it will be to plan this abstract portrait drawing lesson! The timeline activity is
Subjects:
Spanish, Art History, Visual Arts
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Games
$5.50
952
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
An activity for Thanksgiving or any time of the year that helps students stop and reflect on why they are thankful! The Gratitude Tree is a story that teaches students that the secret to happiness is being grateful for what you have. It includes
Subjects:
Character Education, Thanksgiving, Classroom Community
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Google Apps, Lesson
CCSS:
CCRA.W.9
$9.00
261
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Looking for an easy way to create a large, meaningful display for Veteran's Day? This collaborative American flag DIY might just help you out! Your flag will have 50 pieces and be 5 feet long! Students can add textures, patterns, and personal
Subjects:
Civics, Visual Arts
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th
Types:
Bulletin Board Ideas, Posters
$6.00
114
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Discover the beauty of Op Art by turning a heart drawing into an optical illusion. The step-by-step instructions make teaching op art easy!With Op Art Hearts, you can learn about the exciting concept of Op Art and how implied contours create an
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Writing, Valentine's Day
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Handouts, Printables, Lesson
$10.00
231
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Teaching the elements of art has never been this much fun! Op Art is a fascinating way to show students how the elements of art can be put into use. This valuable bundle will give you lots of options for teaching Op Art that will give you enough
Subjects:
Geometry, Visual Arts, Easter
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, Homeschool
Types:
Handouts, Printables, Lesson
$65.50
$42.00
135
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Not sure what art lesson to do on the first day of art? Get to know your students with this no-prep art activity that is easy enough to do during the first week of school. The list of adjectives, pattern ideas, and step-by-step instructions will
Subjects:
Visual Arts
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Activities, Handouts, Printables
$5.00
57
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Make note-taking more effective by taking “sketch notes". Both the visual cues and the structure of the sketchnotes page they make will help them to understand and retain the new information. Additionally, the process of turning information into an
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Study Skills, For All Subjects
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th, Higher Education, Adult Education, ...
Types:
Printables, Posters
$5.00
161
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
How to draw a snowflake for your winter art project. Learn the science behind how snow crystals are formed and what affects the designs.Why are no two snowflakes alike? We’ve all heard that phrase, but what makes them different? Students will learn
Subjects:
Geometry, Science, Visual Arts
Grades:
4th, 5th, 6th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables, Lesson
CCSS:
SL.4.2, SL.5.2, RST.6-8.2
$7.50
76
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Learn how to draw a sunflower in the style of Vincent Van Gogh with a fun Roll & Draw game or choice drawing activity. Great for art history or drawing lessons. This set also includes the art criticism activities of describing the sunflowers
Subjects:
Art History, Visual Arts, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Lesson, Centers
CCSS:
RI.3.1, SL.3.1, CCRA.W.3
$6.00
75
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
This fun social and emotional learning activity uses emojis and I-statements in an art lesson that included writing I-statements or (I messages). Students will learn to draw emojis and then design an emoji that shows how they are feeling. They will
Subjects:
Visual Arts, School Counseling, Classroom Community
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables
$5.00
72
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
With this elementary art lesson, students will be able to create an avatar drawing that represents their unique individuality and identity.The Avatar Drawing Lesson includes a step-by-step tutorial that makes it easy for students to create an avatar
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Graphic Arts, Writing
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
PowerPoint Presentations, Printables, Lesson
$5.50
61
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
This versatile art lesson collection of art lessons is perfect for elementary students in grades 1 to 5. This bundle includes seven engaging lessons for each grade level, covering a variety of artistic skills and concepts. Each grade level's
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Back to School, End of Year
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables, Lesson
$188.50
$145.00
25
Bundle
By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
This Celtic knot art lesson for kids teaches how to draw 3 Celtic knot designs. Use symmetry and grid drawing to make a Celtic knot drawing. Learn about the Celtic culture and where the Celtic knot originated with the Celtic Culture presentation.
Subjects:
Middle Ages, Visual Arts, St. Patrick's Day
Grades:
5th, 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Cultural Activities, Lesson
$6.00
31
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
This cool lesson will teach students to make colorful popsicle drawings and learn easy watercolor techniques. The coloring pages, watercolor experiment lesson, and roll & draw game are specifically designed to help kids develop their art skills
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Spring, Summer
Grades:
3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Worksheets, Projects, Printables
$5.00
45
Digital Download PDF (5.14 MB)
By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Are you looking for a memorable Mother's Day activity? The template, step-by-step instructions along with the choices for making faces look like individuals, will have your kids drawing their mom's portrait with confidence to create a card or gift
Subjects:
Visual Arts, Writing, Spring
Grades:
1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables
$5.50
44
Digital Download PDF (11.77 MB)
By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Draw a gnome for any time of the year! Add colors to the gnome drawings to match the season, or do the analogous color activity included.Are you a little gnome crazy like me? You'll have so much fun with these gnome drawing tutorials and drawing
Subjects:
Creative Writing, Visual Arts
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Games
$5.00
42
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Cupcake Critique is an easy-to-use peer feedback activity that will have your students engaged and excited to share their thoughts on each other's artwork. The cake area of the printable worksheet prompts students to provide critical feedback on the
Subjects:
Critical Thinking, For All Subject Areas, Writing
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th
Types:
Activities, Assessment, Printables
CCSS:
W.2.5, W.3.5, W.4.5, W.5.5, W.6.5
$4.00
54
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Create an eye-catching patriotic display that will sure to be a show-stopper. This is a great lesson to do before the 4th of July, Veteran’s Day, President’s Day, Flag Day or anytime you want to show some patriotic spirit. I’ve included a lesson
Subjects:
Geometry, Visual Arts, Presidents' Day
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Printables, Rubrics, Lesson
$7.00
31
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By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Easy step-by-step Chinese Zodiac animal drawing activities for kids. Your elementary art students will love learning how to draw animals with this printable AND Google Slide activity that is perfect for distance learning and independent work. Use
Subjects:
Chinese, Visual Arts, Writing
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, Homeschool
Types:
Activities, Printables, Google Apps
$6.50
16
Digital Download PDF (7.94 MB)
By Expressive Monkey-The Art Teacher's Little Helper
Fall art lessons that are loaded with fun, hands-on activities to help your elementary art students build drawing and art concepts!Drawing can be tricky for kids. This packet makes learning to draw a breeze. Engaging, FUN, and NO PREP worksheets
Subjects:
Reading, Art History, Visual Arts
Grades:
2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th
Types:
Worksheets, Activities, Printables
$24.00
$17.00
6
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TEACHING EXPERIENCE

After teaching elementary art for 25 years, I'm on to my second career of making it easier and more fun for other teachers to teach art!

MY TEACHING STYLE

Make teaching drawing more fun! Get low-prep high-engagement art lessons that encourage even your most reluctant drawer.

Inside my lessons, you'll find:

• Games to engage your students and encourage reluctant drawers to get started drawing.

• Choices to inspire your students to stretch their imaginations and work more independently.

• Clear steps to educate your students, help them succeed, and learn to draw.

Expressive Monkey can help you teach art skills, boost your students' confidence, and encourage them to express themselves.

Because burnout and overwhelm are not part of your job description, I aim to help you have more fun teaching and spend less time prepping.

HONORS/AWARDS/SHINING TEACHER MOMENT

I became a National Board Certified Teacher in 2006.

MY OWN EDUCATIONAL HISTORY

I received my BFA from the Columbus College of Art and Design and my MA in Art Education from The Ohio State University.

ADDITIONAL BIOGRAPHICAL INFORMATION

I started my Expressive Monkey website in 2011 as a way to share my drawing lessons with my students and other teachers. To see more lessons and information about how I teach online visit my Expressive Monkey Blog and Expressive Monkey Website!