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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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New Ideas and Resources to Teach about Contemporary Art

In previous blog posts, I talked about contemporary artists you may not have heard about before and I put together…

  • August 11, 2015
  • all grades, contemporary artists, Uncategorized
Art Task Cards-- Idea Starters

New Art Task Cards

I have new Art Task Cards which I think will be really useful for kids that need an idea starter.…

  • August 3, 2015
  • all grades, sketchbook assignments
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Getting to Know You Sheets and Printable Art Awards in TPT Shop

Are you looking for something fun to do on the first day of school with your kids?  There is a…

  • July 24, 2015
  • all grades, first days of school
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An Interview with Margaret Peot, author of Stencil Craft

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you an interview with Margaret Peot, author of the new book Stencil…

  • July 19, 2015
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  • all grades, book review, books, interview, printmaking
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First Day of School for Art Class

Are you nervous about starting the school year?  Or are you excited to get things going?  Even though this is…

  • July 18, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, first days of school
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Lego Mosaics Art at the Brickworld Convention

I have more pictures to show you from the Lego Brickworld Convention that was held in Schaumburg, IL this summer.…

  • July 12, 2015
  • all grades, mosaic, summer camp
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Lego Brickworld Convention 2015

Are you a fan of Legos?  Did you know there is a new documentary film coming out July 31 called…

  • July 8, 2015
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  • all grades, sculpture, summer, summer camp
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3 Art Projects Using Leaves

Summer is the perfect time to create art with your child.  Nature provides endless inspiration for art.  Here are three…

  • July 6, 2015
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  • all grades, drawing, painting, science, summer camp, watercolor
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