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Text “Art is Basic” in watercolor style, with colorful markers and foam star stickers on the top left and bottom right corners, against a white background.
Three clay dog sculptures, each painted differently: one black and white, one brown, and one yellow.

Clay Projects for Kids

Hello!  Today I am going to catch up on some of the clay projects my students have been working on. …

  • February 24, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, clay, sculpture
Children's book "A World of Your Own" features two creative drawings.

A World of Your Own: Creativity Drawings

I have a fun creativity drawing project and excellent children’s book to share with you today. I came across this…

  • February 16, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, substitute lessons
A fabric weaving activity displayed on a pink bulletin board with a decorative border.

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
A collage of various objects and patterns, featuring watermelon slices, oranges, and the word "awesome" in the center.

Why I Love Collage

Collage became a part of Modern art in the early 20th century. Pablo Picasso and Georges Braque were credited with…

  • January 26, 2016
  • all grades, collage, color theory
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Artist Trading Card Swap Received

We have received our artist trading cards from Mini Matisse‘s MEGA HUGE ATC SWAP! My students were very excited to…

  • January 10, 2016
  • all grades, ATCs
A colorful abstract sand painting with bold shapes and lines in purple, red, blue, pink, and yellow.

Sand Art Paintings

Are you looking for a fun art project that your students will definitely be excited about?  Create a COLORED SAND…

  • December 11, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, painting
A festive coloring page with holiday-themed animals, pine trees, snowflakes, and decorations. Text reads "merry winter." Great for winter holidays and seasonal activities.

Winter Holidays Coloring Page

Hi!  I hope you are enjoying your winter so far.  I like to make little greeting cards to give to…

  • December 7, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, holiday
Abstract artwork featuring bold blue and pink shapes, swirls, hearts, and floral patterns outlined in black, giving a doodled effect.

Doodled Artist Trading Cards

First, there is a huge sale today at TPT.. 20% of all of my art teacher resources, plus use coupon…

  • December 1, 2015
  • abstract, all grades, ATCs
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