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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 colorful, zigzag-folded paper art piece featuring hand-drawn words, patterns, and images like stars, a sun, and a painter’s palette—perfect for all about me or back to school art projects.

10 Back to School Art Projects | All About Me

All About Me art projects are great for Back to School! Here are 10 (actually more!) awesome Back to School…

  • August 4, 2025
  • all grades, back to school, first days of school
Children's book titled "MousterWorks" by Angela C. Hawkins, featuring a mouse painting a version of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" on the cover, with art icons and text above.

Art History Children’s Book | MousterWorks by Angela C. Hawkins

Are you looking for a fun art history children’s book? MousterWorks is an awesome new book that connects with art…

  • July 29, 2025
  • all grades, art history, book review, books
Colorful hand-drawn doodle art, including flowers, hearts, peace signs, and a cat, are labeled “Crayon Transfer Doodles” against a blue background—perfect inspiration for your next art project.

Crayon Transfer Doodle Art Project

Crayon Transfers – Fun End-of-Year Activity Are you looking for a one-day, quick and easy end of year art activity?…

  • May 22, 2025
  • all grades, creativity, drawing, fourth grade, lines, second grade, third grade
Nine colorful Super Bright paint markers are lined up, perfect for kids and budding artists. The top of the image features the text, "Art Supplies to Try with sample projects," decorated with rainbows.

Fun Art Supplies for Kids with Art Projects to Try!

I wanted to share a few awesome art supplies for kids that I either recently discovered or just really love.…

  • February 24, 2025
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, review
Timed Collage: A vibrant paper cut-out composition features overlapping yellow and blue rectangles against a backdrop of wavy, vertical strips in black, blue, teal, and magenta.

Timed Collage Prompts with Eric Scott

Encouraging Creativity with Timed Collage! Are you trying to incorporate art into your daily routine? Are you looking for ways…

  • February 2, 2025
  • all grades, artists, collage, contemporary artists, creativity
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Art Projects that Go Along with Children’s Books

What are some art projects that go along with children’s books? Here are 10 art projects that go along with…

  • January 21, 2025
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  • all grades, book review, books, clay, drawing, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, painting, second grade, third grade
A box filled with vibrant, patterned magnetic building blocks. Text above reads, "Early Finisher Idea!" Perfect for sparking creativity and fun for those who complete tasks ahead of time.

Magnetic Building Blocks | Early Finisher Idea

I wanted to share with you something that is sure to be a hit in your classroom. These are some…

  • December 18, 2024
  • all grades, first grade, free time activities, kindergarten, second grade
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