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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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“I Heard You Can Draw!” Book Review

I was happy to receive a review copy of I Heard You Can Draw: A Story for Class Artists Everywhere,…

  • December 31, 2013
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  • all grades, book review, books

Featuring Magazine.. new issue is almost here!

Hi!  Happy Summer! When I am not teaching art to little kiddos, I spend some of my free time writing…

  • June 8, 2013
  • blogging, book review, published
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21 Secrets Online Workshop and a Link Round-Up

As art teachers our hands are covered in glue and paint all day.  We are on the go and juggling…

  • April 26, 2013
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  • art journaling, personal artwork
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5 Fabulous Things an Art Teacher is Loving Right Now

Before I start with 5 Fabulous Things let me just tell you how jealous I am of any of you…

  • March 9, 2013
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, artists

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Free Sub Tub Guide

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