Make Art. Build Resilience.
Welcome to Art with Coach T — I help children learn to problem solve, manage difficulty, and overcome perfectionism through creative challenges.
My projects are designed to help kids work through the frustration of growth, not around it, in a super low-risk way.
Art is the tool. Growth mindset is the goal.
We don’t know what the future holds. But we DO know that to be successful, children will need self-discipline and creative problem solving skills.
Why not build those healthy life habits with a little bit of art making?
Creating form on a flat surface is a complex skill to learn, but one that many young artists are eager to explore. So what better way to experiment than with simple materials and delicious inspiration?
These stunning donuts are easy to create with markers and a white paint stick. Add a little pencil shading and you are going to have a group of kids who are SO impressed with their delectable sweet creations, they’ll be asking to recreate these sweet treats over and over again!
Layers of color show students how to build value in a rough, yet oddly satisfying way. And the highlights are created in seconds – instantly gratifying!
Shading indeed takes practice, but working with graphite makes it an easily erasable and forgiving process.
This project can be done any time of year, but I’m a big fan of throwing these frosted donuts in alongside the traditional holiday cookies and pies.
What’s Included:
Materials List
Shading Practice Sheet
Donut Reference Photos
Detailed Written Instructions
Step-by-Step Photos
Instructional Video
Student Work Examples
Teacher Examples
Lesson Plans are designed for new and seasoned art teachers who need the essentials and support of photos and/or video to teach a classroom-tested and kid-approved art lesson.