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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Contemporary Art in the Elementary Art Classroom: A Blog Round-up!

This year my professional goal was to learn more about contemporary artists and to create art lessons inspired by these…

  • June 18, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, contemporary artists
Colorful "Good News Note!" cards with stripes and polka dots, praising students for their achievements and positive behavior in art class.

Positive Behavior Notes for Art Class

I now have “Good News Notes” in my shop.  Save time with parent communication by filling out these easy positive…

  • June 9, 2015
  • all grades, art teacher tips
Easy End of Year Art Project

Easy End of Year Art Project: Collaborative Banners

Are you looking for an easy end-of-year art project?  On the last days of school, I had some students that…

  • June 6, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, contemporary artists
Create a Memory Book of Your Child's Artwork-- Preserve your art!

Create an Art Memory Book

My daughter who is in 4k comes home with at least 3 drawings every day.  She can draw during free…

  • May 30, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teaching, personal artwork
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Summer Art Challenge

I am going to introduce this summer art challenge to my students next week.  I did this summer art challenge…

  • May 25, 2015
  • 9 Comments
  • all grades, summer camp
Art Around the World Sketchbook Prompt Cards

Art Around the World – Sketchbook Prompt Cards

I am super excited to tell you about my new pack of sketchbook prompt cards.  My students enjoy learning about…

  • April 27, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, sketchbook assignments
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Tissue Paper Bowls – Paper Mache

I’m excited that I am now part of the Elmer’s Crafty Blogger Crew!  I have long been a fan of…

  • April 1, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, fifth grade, fourth grade, paper mache
Bright silhouettes of children with colorful educational themes painted on their bodies decorate a white school hallway wall, showcasing a beautifully crafted silhouette mural.

Our Silhouette Mural is Finished!

Our silhouette mural is finished!  It went pretty quickly once we got started.   Each of the figures represents different subject…

  • March 26, 2015
  • 9 Comments
  • all grades, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade
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Free Sub Tub Guide

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