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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A child's painting of two mountains, a river, trees, and a small hut, displayed on green-bordered cloth, evokes the charm of 3rd grade artistry and Chinese landscape scroll paintings.

Chinese Landscape Scroll Paintings for 3rd Grade

This 3rd grade lesson was related to the Chinese scroll paintings.  I have taught this lovely project for several years…

  • April 4, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • painting, third grade, watercolor
A pattern of hand-stamped yellow symbols, including eyes, paws, and triangles arranged on a white background using Carved Stamps.

African Adinkra Carved Stamps & Art for AUCTION– 5th and 6th grade

My 5th and 6th grade students studied Africa and the African Adinkra stamped cloths.  I showed them a slide show…

  • April 2, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • African, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, group artwork, printmaking, sixth grade
Colorful, artistic text saying "We love HIM because He first loved us" with decorative elements and patterns, perfect for celebrating Easter.

Happy Easter!

  • March 29, 2013
  • art journaling, personal artwork
Handmade collage of two penguins on a blue background with stars and snowflakes, created by kindergarteners.

Penguin Paintings with Kindergarteners

  • March 26, 2013
  • kindergarten, painting, Uncategorized
Colorful chalk drawing of two vases, one tall and narrow with a handle, and one short and wide decorated with flowers.

Greek Vase Chalk Drawings– 4th and 5th Grade

We are on Spring Break now, so I’m going to use this time to catch up on some blog posts! …

  • March 24, 2013
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, Uncategorized
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On Teaching Art #3: Integrating Art with Other Subjects

Welcome to the 3rd post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • March 23, 2013
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, books, science, social studies, Uncategorized
A handmade green and black clay bowl featuring a blue star-shaped design in the center.

Clay Bowls– 3rd and 4th grade

 

  • March 22, 2013
  • graphic design, Uncategorized, weaving
A kindergarten art curriculum outline, featuring objectives, projects, cross-curricular alignment, and assessment methods is crucial for organizing curriculum effectively.

On Teaching Art #2: Organizing Curriculum

Welcome to the second post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • March 19, 2013
  • 52 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, professional development, Uncategorized
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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!”.
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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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