Op art for kids

Try this easy op art for kids activity to introduce your kids to optical illusions!

Op Art Cubes...ooooo paper sculpting idea?

Bring fall into your home this beautiful fall op art project. Make your own fall leaves that will pop off the page! Tween and Teen approved.

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Art handouts and worksheets are invaluable tools for young artists and educators looking to unleash their creativity. These resources provide a structured platform for learning and experimentation, allowing budding artists to explore various techniques, concepts, and subjects. Whether you're a parent searching for engaging activities to inspire your child's artistic journey or a teacher seeking educational materials to enhance your art curriculum, our collection of art handouts and…

Last week I pinned a fabulous optical illusion art idea from We Heart Art. She had completed this activity with her fifth graders, and I thought it would make a fantastic first lesson for my students. I tried it out with my oldest daughter last weekend (she's in grade 3), and when she achieved great results, I knew it would be perfect. This is a perfect art lesson for the beginning of the year because it uses only a few materials, has simple directions, and turns out to be an impressive work…

What is Op Art? Find out how to make awesome optical illusion art and download a free optical illusion coloring book for kids!

Continuing with our fortnightly artist study I recently hosted a session to look at the work of Bridget Riley. This was a fun artist to look at as her Op Art is very unlike the other art we have looked at together. Why Bridget Riley? Throughout the sessions that I have run, I have sought... Read More

After working so hard on their candy paintings, my 5th graders needed a project that was far less labor intensive. They worked SO hard on the candy paintings that this simple (in comparison) Op (tical) Art project was relaxingly perfect and they loved making these illusions. After viewing, dissecting and discussing the work of Bridget Riley... and then giggling at my reaction as my eyes had a hard time adjusting to some of the Op Art images we viewed on the Smart Board, we jumped right in…

A lesson plan for learning about Op Art and teaching perspective using optical illusions.