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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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
A collection of colorful, small Artist Trading Cards arranged on a white background, showcasing various designs and styles.

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
A colorful turkey craft with vibrant feathers and a lace ribbon, ideal for a kindergarten project, set against a plain background.

Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving! I searched for some fall art to inspire you and here are some gems that I found. Norman…

  • November 26, 2015
  • all grades, fall, holiday
Abstract multicolored artwork featuring black lines in spiral, star, and floral shapes on a tie-dye background, ideal for Artist Trading Cards.

How to Make Artist Trading Cards using Coffee Filters

My third grade students recently made these fun Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs for short.)  They are sized at 2…

  • November 24, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, ATCs, drawing, third grade
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Three colorful art award certificates with art-themed illustrations and text, displayed with the title “Art Award Certificates” and a note stating “13 fun designs!”.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

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Helpful Line Handout

A chart displays 14 types of lines, including straight, curvy, wavy, thick, thin, loopy, scalloped, dotted, dashed, bumpy, zig zag, castle, spiral, and scribbly.

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Stack of children’s books focused on art projects, with text promoting over 150 book suggestions and a printable checklist, from the website www.artisbasic.com.
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A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.
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