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Colorful abstract heart with layered patterns in pink, blue, yellow, and red, featuring dots and zigzag lines on a black background—a perfect inspiration for art projects for kids.
Colorful, whimsical flowers in a hand-drawn style on a white background, enhanced with vibrant hues of a watercolor set, featuring various shapes and patterns that make it an instant favorite.
Leaf Collage: Art Projects for kids using leaves
Awesome colorful artwork featuring a central heart shape with layers of pink and white on a blue, yellow, and purple background. Bordered by white dots and pink triangles on a black frame, it's perfect for brightening kids' rooms or inspiring their creative use of art supplies.

Art is essential.

Art is a basic, fundamental part of a child’s educational experience.

Art has been a basic way for humans to communicate in all cultures throughout history.

Now, more than ever, creative thinking should be a core objective in all schools.

Let’s teach our kids the basics so they can grow into confident, curious and creative thinkers.

  • Art is essential.
  • Art is a basic, fundamental part of a child’s educational experience.
  • Art has been a basic way for humans to communicate in all cultures throughout history.
  • Now, more than ever, creative thinking should be a core objective in all schools.
  • Let’s teach our kids the basics so they can grow into confident, curious and creative thinkers.
A collage featuring red-themed images including flowers, fruit, a bee, a woman writing, the words "READ," "MAGNIFICENT," "ideas," "SAVOR," and various decorative patterns.

Here, you’ll find lessons, ideas and inspiration to make art an essential part of every school day.

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Yearly Elementary Art Curriculum Plan for grades K-5, spanning August to May, detailing monthly art projects and activities by grade level. This comprehensive Scope and Sequence ensures a structured and engaging art education throughout the school year.
Yearly Art Plan
A collage showing covers of five children's art books, with the text "25 Awesome Art Books for Kids" in the center—perfect for inspiring creativity and supporting art education in teaching.
Art Books for Class
A colorful mural with the word "CREATE" surrounded by various vibrant doodles, patterns, and abstract designs, showcasing an inspiring create design.
Collaborative Art
A 3x3 Art Choice Board for Elementary Art featuring drawing prompts, colorful art supplies illustrations, and a decorative border—perfect for creative Sub Plans.
Sub Plans & Easy Projects

Why Should You Trust Me?

Experience

Hi! I’m Marcia and I’ve been teaching art for over 23 years. I have taught elementary and middle school art. I went to school specifically for art education and graduated in 2001 with a B.S. in Art Education.

Writing

I’ve been blogging since 2010 and as a kid I always wanted to be a magazine writer. I’ve combined my love of magazines & art and I’ve been published in various magazines and books – so, childhood dream achieved!

Personal Art

I am a life-long learner and love to experiment with all forms of art! Watercolor and art journaling are my favorites.

A vibrant abstract painting with various colorful shapes, patterns, and doodles on a two-page spread.

Whether you are a first-year teacher or veteran, I am happy to help with any way. Feel free to contact me or leave a message on my blog. Also check out my TPT shop for ready-to-print activities and handouts.