How do I gauge if a lesson is too easy or too complicated for an age group?

I get asked that a lot. And Heaven's knows, I've tried to answer that question myself on more than one occasion. But here's the thing: judging whether a lesson will work with your little charges gets easier and easier. Still, I resort to a framework that I established by about my fifth year of teaching.

These are my very general guidelines as to what kids in a K-6 art room are comfortable learning while at the same time challenged enough to promote artistic growth. And that's what this episode is about. How to determine whether or not your class will be up to the challenge of a particular art project.

This episode is perfect for everyone who wonders whether that art project you're eyeing on Pinterest will suit your class. 

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SHOW NOTES

KINDER

Kandinsky Paper Cutting Lesson

Play Doh Project

Crayola Air Dry Clay

FIRST

Fancy Fish Collage Art Project

What are Liquid Watercolor Paints

Eric Carle-Inspired Butterflies

SECOND

Paper Weaving Projects

THIRD

How to Color with Markers

Tropical Fish Watercolor Art Project

FOURTH

Castle Art Projects

FIFTH

Clipper Ship Projects

Perspective Lesson

SIXTH

Ceramic Tile Murals

Sketchbook Projects

Faber-Castell Watercolor Pencils

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