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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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13 Spring Art Projects for Elementary Kids + Spring Book Read Alouds

Now that Spring is here, you might be looking for art projects that celebrate the fresh air, birds, flowers and…

  • April 12, 2026
  • 1st grade, all grades, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, Spring Art Projects
Looking for a fun, low-prep Spring Butterfly Art Project? You will love this engaging, Symmetrical Butterfly with Lines Art Lesson that will have your students creating gorgeous butterflies, all while practicing symmetry and lines.

Butterfly Art Project for Kids + 5 Beautiful Butterfly Books to Inspire Your Lesson

Spring is a great time to explore butterflies in the elementary art classroom. Butterfly art projects are a wonderful way…

  • March 15, 2026
  • kindergarten, science
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30 Easy Elementary Art Sub Plans: No-Prep & Emergency Substitute Lesson Ideas

Looking for some easy, quick one day elementary art lessons for sub plans? Emergencies happen, and your substitute may not…

  • February 18, 2026
  • substitute lessons
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8 Valentine’s Day Art Projects with Hearts for Kids (Elementary)

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different Valentine’s Day art projects. Some worked better than others. These 8…

  • January 18, 2026
  • Valentines Day
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18 Winter Books for Children – Snow, Snowmen, Fun!

Are you looking for some fun winter art books for children? These are great to read in your classroom before…

  • November 28, 2025
  • winter
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Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids: Gratitude Tree, Thankful Turkey, Patterned Leaves

Are you looking for some fun Thanksgiving art projects to encourage thankfulness in your students? Here are some fun Thanksgiving…

  • November 3, 2025
  • fall
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150 Children’s Art Books With Art Projects: A Huge List for Art Teachers

Are you looking for amazing children’s art books that go along with art projects? One of my favorite ways to…

  • September 1, 2025
  • books
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10 Back to School Art Projects | All About Me

All About Me art projects are great for Back to School! Here are 10 (actually more!) awesome Back to School…

  • August 4, 2025
  • all grades, back to school, first days of school
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