Tap into art experiences that encourage creativity, support problem solving and skill development, and inspire self-confidence in young artists.

“Ready-to-go lessons that inspire kids to love art”

Hi, I’m Cara!

I am an elementary art teacher, and I’ve been teaching K-5 art for more than 15 years.

I believe beautiful things happen when you invite children to engage in authentic, age-appropriate, art experiences.

I have a BFA , an MA in Art Education, and a doctoral degree in Instructional Leadership, but don’t worry!

You don’t need to be an art teacher or even an artist to join in this program.

I am also a mom to two boys, ages 9 and 12.

Helping children understand and enjoy the visual arts is my passion.

I created Kids Art Projects 101 to help you save time and inspire the kids in your life!

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Project-Based Units for K-2

Project-Based Art Units Inspired by Famous Artwork

Each unit is broken down into three or four 40-minute sessions.

For each session there is a guided digital presentation that has already been prepared for you and can be used via Google Slides or PowerPoint. The presentation also introduces and guides you through completion of a studio project and follow-up activity.

This approach is awesome because it layers art history connections with guided instruction about the elements of art and principles of design. Each unit ultimately results in a completed art project.

New units added regularly!

Fostering Creativity Through Process Art Series

Art Songs for Transitions and Class Routines

Maximize student engagement with 36 fun, simple, and purposeful song posters adapted by Kids Art Projects 101.

This set is part of series designed to incorporate music and movement into the art room. Not only do songs make learning more fun, they integrate rhythm and rhyme as well as specific art concepts and behavioral expectations relating to art class.

The songs are art-based adaptations of traditional classroom chants, songs, and rhymes. Set to familiar tunes, these songs help young students quickly and cheerfully absorb and reinforce procedural and content-based knowledge specific to the art room.

Try a sample song pack today!

Famous Artists Art Lessons for Kids

New for the 2024-2025 School Year!

1) Continued Scripted Slideshows and Project Guides!

We will continue rolling out new art units as we work toward a full PreK-5 art curriculum. These units are full of facilitator tips and practical suggestions. During the 2024-2025 school year we’ll be finishing our Global Connections Series. This is the series of art projects I typically do with my third-grade students. You can expect to see projects related to:

Nesting Dolls, Clay Snake, Paper Beads, Molas, and Aboriginal Dots

Then watch for an announcement about our 4th grade series in spring of 2025.

2) Continued Video Trainings for each new scripted slideshow!

3) Narrated Digital Storybooks! I’m making it even easier for you to do these units with your students and buying you a bit of time in the process.

Join us!

Learn more about Our Famous Artist Units

Each article includes:

Fun facts about the featured artist
An overview of the famous artist unit guided presentation and studio art project
Helpful book suggestions to go along with the unit
Videos to help introduce children to the artist and concepts from the unit
Free printable artist quote poster and coloring page

Click on the images below for helpful articles about some of our famous artists units.