Art projects to go with picture books

You can teach anything with children's picture books: Science. History. Writing. Math. Cooking. And Art. Especially art. Because picture books are an artform. I'll be writing a Five Day Series this week about connecting children's literature to art. Monday through Thursday I will be sharing four art project ideas inspired by children's picture books. On Friday I have …

This giant list of art projects based on children's books will help your students connect art to literature and make some fantastic artwork in the process.

I love using picture books as inspiration for children’s art projects. Over the past 13 years I have curated a a massive list of project ideas and lesson plans. Here is my growing list of picture books and coordinating art projects for kids: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith

We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club f...

We love connecting projects to books, and we're always inspired by the amazing group of bloggers who participate in the Virtual Book Club f...

Explore the BEST picture books that teach about Art or Inspire Art Making for kids to use for art infused lessons in your classroom, to teach art history and about making art and the creative process to your art students, or to use for creating an art-themed section in your home library. This comprehensive list explores famous artists, artworks, and the art making process through fun and creative, easy-to read picture books. It will provide you with ideas and inspiration for creating art…

These eight art picture books with craft ideas for kids are sure to keep your toddlers and preschoolers busy having fun (and learning, of course)! Each book includes an artistic element of its own - colors, drawing, painting, etc.

These Children's Book Crafts are certain to provide hours of fun for your children. And really, when it comes down to it, combining reading with hands-on activities is the perfect recipe for creativity and confidence! If your

Babies to Bookworms provides a review of "This is a Book of Shapes", a funny children's book about shapes, & pairs it with shape activities!

Discover how easy it is to do a book activity extension with your child. We're sharing 20 popular children's picture books and 20 book themed activities.