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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Two alphabet books titled "Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes" and "ABC Book" on a white surface.

Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes Book

I want to show you a beautiful book I discovered called Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book…

  • April 5, 2016
  • 1st grade, book review, books, drawing
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What Do Artists Do? Signs about ARTISTS and Artistic Behaviors

I have something to share with you that I’ve been working on for a long time.  I created a list…

  • March 8, 2016
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, bulletin board, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
A colorful 1st Grade drawing of four cartoon animals, a butterfly, and a tree on green grass under a blue sky with a yellow sun, resembling cheerful still life drawings.

Stuffed Animal Still Life Drawings with 1st Grade

Do you want to know what will really get first graders excited about drawing still lifes?  Have them bring in…

  • March 2, 2016
  • 13 Comments
  • 1st grade, animals, artists, contemporary artists, drawing, first grade, Uncategorized
Abstract painting featuring geometric shapes, bright circles, and dynamic lines in various vivid hues.

Vassily Kandinsky and Abstract Art

  Vassily Kandinsky was one of the first pioneers of abstract art.   Abstract art is art that does not…

  • February 11, 2016
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, kindergarten, second grade
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Large Group Weaving on a Garden Fence

Thank you to all who voted for my blog in the AOE Blog of the Year contest.  While I did…

  • January 31, 2016
  • 32 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, collaborative artwork
Colorful abstract collage of a whimsical cityscape with geometric buildings, clouds, and a castle against a white background.

Paul Klee Castle Collage

Paul Klee was an important painter in the history of modern art.  I have always been drawn to his colorful,…

  • January 18, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, collage, kindergarten, painting, second grade
First-grade children's artwork featuring abstract flower paintings with petals in various designs and bright colors on a blue background.

Flower Paintings by First Grade: Learn about Van Gogh and Hundertwasser

I’m proud of this lesson and how colorful and unique each of these pictures turned out!  I like to introduce…

  • January 5, 2016
  • 3 Comments
  • 1st grade, art history, artists, painting
Two snowmen with scarves and hats stand in a colorful, whimsical winter scene with stars and snowflakes.

Mixed Media Snowmen Art Project for Kids (1st Grade)

Are you looking for a fun new way to make snowmen with your kids?  I got the idea to use…

  • December 24, 2015
  • 1st grade, fabric, holiday, mixed media, painting, winter
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