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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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My 3 Top Tips to Increase Student Engagement in Art

This month the Art Ed Blogger’s Network is talking about student engagement and participation.  When I tell people that I…

  • May 8, 2018
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  • after school, Art Ed Blogger's Network, art teacher tips, art teaching
Colorful abstract painting with floral patterns, vibrant hues, text reading "love," and decorative border designs, created using mixed media techniques.

Mixed Media Canvases with Kids

As you might know, I am a lover of all things mixed media!  I also enjoy occasionally teaching an after…

  • December 12, 2012
  • after school, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, gifts, holiday, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
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Treasure Boxes– After School Art Class

  We made Treasure Boxes at an after school art class that I taught this month.  The students were in…

  • May 21, 2012
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  • 1st grade, after school, fifth grade, fourth grade, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
Colorful abstract painting with various shapes and words like "Love," "Peace," "Hope," and "Waves" scattered throughout, created during an After School Art Class.

After School Art Class– Finished Projects

This week, the after school art class kids added marker and doodling to their spray painted pictures. They also finished…

  • February 11, 2012
  • abstract, after school, painting
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After school class

I am teaching an after school art class for two sessions.  We are painting abstract paintings on canvas with acrylic…

  • February 1, 2012
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  • abstract, after school, painting

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