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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

This vibrant abstract artwork, reminiscent of a joyful art project, showcases overlapping geometric shapes in pink, yellow, blue, and red. Patterns like stripes, polka dots, and hearts bring a playful touch akin to designs crafted with colorful washi tape.

Washi Tape Art Project for Kids

This is another project that is abstract and involves sticky materials! This washi tape art project is always a hit…

  • March 3, 2025
  • abstract, collage, fifth grade, fourth grade, pattern, third grade
Abstract artwork with irregular shapes in pink, blue, and purple, interspersed with colored circles on a white background.

Vinyl Sticker Art Project – Modern Abstract Art

Have you ever made vinyl sticker art? I saw an amazing idea to use vinyl sticker sheets (like the kind…

  • February 28, 2025
  • abstract, collage, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
Two childlike chalk pastel landscapes: one with a purple sky, sun, birds, tree, and waterfall; the other with a red sky, birds, trees, a river, and mountains.

Chalk and Oil Pastel Landscapes using Stencils

Are you looking for a highly engaging art project using chalk pastels? I must admit, chalk pastels are not my…

  • December 8, 2024
  • abstract, drawing, fourth grade, landscape, third grade
Colorful poster titled "Mixed Media Explorations" showcases an art project with two illustrated worksheets, featuring diverse art materials and a captivating piece of abstract art.

Abstract Art Project: Mixed Media Explorations

This is a fun art project I like to use to get students exploring different types of materials at the…

  • October 13, 2024
  • abstract, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade, third grade
A colorful, circular mandala with intricate patterns and floral designs surrounded by leaves, spirals, and swirls on a dotted background. Various colors including pink, blue, green, yellow, and purple are used in a watercolor style.

Watercolor Spirals

I hope the beginning of your school year is going well. Mine is going fine. We are getting back into…

  • September 16, 2023
  • 8 Comments
  • abstract, watercolor
Abstract artwork featuring a red triangle, blue square, and purple circle with layered, multicolored striped patterns and repeating lines.

Distance Art Lesson: Shapes with Repeating Lines

We are still fully virtual over here! I feel like I have been getting into a groove and things are…

  • December 5, 2020
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, distance learning, kindergarten
Abstract art featuring colorful, irregularly shaped cardboard pieces like circles, rectangles, and squares arranged in various patterns. This unique art project showcases creativity through its vibrant and dynamic design.

Cardboard Shape Art Project

Happy New Year! I hope you all have had a relaxing and restful holidays and are ready for the new…

  • January 4, 2020
  • 2 Comments
  • abstract, recycled art, second grade
Colorful decoupaged stool seat with abstract designs and inspirational words like "Strong" and "Creativity," against a black background.

Decoupaged Stool and Romero Britto Inspired Hearts Canvas

My students and I recently made two colorful artworks for our school fundraiser. We painted a stool with acrylic paints.…

  • May 13, 2019
  • 17 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, group artwork, painting, second grade, third grade
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