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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
A drawing of a pumpkin with a jack-o'-lantern face and leaf rubbings, next to two fall-themed children's books, "We're Going on a Leaf Hunt" and "Full of Fall.

Pumpkin Art Project with Texture Leaf Crayon Rubbings

If you’re looking for a fun and easy end-of-October art project, this is one I always love to do with…

  • October 20, 2025
  • 1st grade
Colorful paper mittens with patterns like spirals, hearts, and stars create a charming match on the blue background adorned with paper snowflakes—a delightful matching mittens art project.

Matching Mittens Art Project with Free Templates

Matching Mittens Art Project This is a fun winter art project that allows students to use their creativity to make…

  • February 16, 2025
  • 1st grade, kindergarten, second grade
Colorful patchwork art with pink, purple, and red squares decorated with hearts, stars, and spirals. Features vibrant feathers along the edges, resembling a paper weaving masterpiece.

Free Paper Weaving Template- Paper Weaving with Kids Tutorial

Are you looking for an easy way to do paper weaving with kids? Are you not wanting to cut all…

  • January 29, 2025
  • 1st grade, second grade, third grade, weaving
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Lunar New Year Art Projects and Book | Chinese New Year

Hello! Are you looking for some fun art projects to do during January? The Lunar New Year is coming up…

  • January 8, 2025
  • 1st grade, book review, kindergarten, second grade, third grade, winter
A whimsical collage of 15 winter-themed art projects for kids, showcasing easy art projects with snowmen, trees, and snowflakes in vibrant styles and colors.

15 Winter Art Projects for Kids

Hey, Elementary Art Teachers! Are you looking for some fun winter art projects for kids to do right now?  I…

  • January 4, 2025
  • 1st grade, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, sixth grade, third grade, winter
Four colorful Viking ship artworks with decorative sails on a blue and white background; text reads "Viking Ship Artwork, free templates for your next art project!

Free Viking Ship Templates | Art Project

My first grade students had a blast making these Viking ship pictures. They have been studying about the Vikings in…

  • December 4, 2024
  • 1st grade, drawing, social studies
The "Primary Color Hands" art lesson for grades K-2 offers a creative activity ideal as a free art sub plan. Goals include using primary colors to create unique patterns and enhance tracing skills. Students trace their hands and design vivid patterns, resulting in colorful hand designs.

Free Art Sub Plan: Primary Color Hands

This is an art project perfect for a kindergarten to 2nd grade substitute lesson plan. When you have to take…

  • November 2, 2024
  • 1st grade, color theory, drawing, freebie, kindergarten, second grade, substitute lessons
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