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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful abstract shapes, including stars, circles, and triangles with wavy patterns on a white background create the visual of the longest line.

The Longest Line

Here is a beautiful, awesome lesson plan I found from Kids Artists, called the Longest Line.  I used it for…

  • October 17, 2011
  • fourth grade, substitute lessons, third grade
Child's drawing of a person with an eyepatch in an orange dress, standing next to a colorful bird, looking like they are ready for a pirate adventure.

Everything I Know about Pirates– 3rd grade

Tom Lichtenheld, an author and illustrator, will be visiting our school at the end of October.  To prepare for his…

  • October 16, 2011
  • books, drawing, third grade
A vibrant, circular abstract drawing showcasing patterns of lines, dots, and various shapes—ideal for 3rd Grade or 4th Grade art projects.

Radial Design– 3rd/4th Grade

What is balance?  What is radial symmetry? How is a compass used in art making? How can we use lines…

  • October 14, 2011
  • fourth grade, third grade
A child's drawing from 2nd Grade shows a pink, drooling monster labeled "SLIMY HEADED THING," holding a melting ice cream cone.

Everything I Know About Monsters Art Project – Tom Lichtenheld

Tom Lichtenheld, an author and illustrator, will be visiting our school at the end of October. To prepare for his…

  • October 11, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • second grade
Abstract drawing of a house and mice in black against a yellow, orange, and red background, reminiscent of Halloween silhouettes.

Halloween Silhouettes– Kindergarten

This project is fun for any grade, but especially the kindergartners because it is so cute to see what they…

  • October 10, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • Halloween, holiday, kindergarten
Bold, colorful artwork featuring abstract typography with letters B, R, D, and A in separate rectangular frames, ideal for introducing graphic design concepts to 5th and 6th grade students.

Graphic Design Font Art Project for 5th and 6th Grade

How is design used in daily life? What do graphic designers create? How can we investigate a variety of symbols…

  • October 7, 2011
  • fifth grade, graphic design, sixth grade
Children creating art in a classroom adorned with colorful drawings on the wall, part of the Love and Hope Project.

Interview with the Peace, Love and Hope Project

I decided to interview Avy, who has started a really wonderful project called the Peace, Love and Hope Project.  …

  • October 5, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • interview
A colorful abstract drawing with zigzag lines, dots, and squiggles in blue, red, black, and orange on white paper. It serves as an excellent Easy LINE LESSON for Kindergarten students.

Easy LINE LESSON– Kindergarten

This is an easy line lesson you can do tomorrow or with a substitute teacher.Step one:  Draw lines in pencil…

  • October 4, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • kindergarten, substitute lessons
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Three colorful art award certificates with art-themed illustrations and text, displayed with the title “Art Award Certificates” and a note stating “13 fun designs!”.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

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Helpful Line Handout

A chart displays 14 types of lines, including straight, curvy, wavy, thick, thin, loopy, scalloped, dotted, dashed, bumpy, zig zag, castle, spiral, and scribbly.

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