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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Yearly Elementary Art Curriculum Plan for grades K-5, spanning August to May, detailing monthly art projects and activities by grade level. This comprehensive Scope and Sequence ensures a structured and engaging art education throughout the school year.

Yearly Elementary Art Curriculum Plan – Scope and Sequence

Here is a yearlong elementary art lesson guide with lots of my favorite projects sorted by grade level. Each one…

  • September 19, 2024
  • all grades

Early Finishers in Art | Art Centers and Stations

Are you wondering what kinds of activities to have available for your students when they are finished with their art projects? Here are a bunch of early finisher ideas for the art classroom.

  • September 2, 2024
  • all grades, free time activities
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What To Do On the First Day of Art Class

Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days…

  • July 30, 2024
  • 1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, books, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
Students’ art supplies, paint bottles, and artwork are shown with the text "23 Best Art Room Hacks" at the bottom—perfect tips for art teachers gearing up for back to school.

Best Hacks for Art Teachers and Back to School Bundle

Are you looking for the best ways to save time, save money and spruce up your room? Of course you…

  • July 18, 2024
  • all grades, art teacher tips, first days of school
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Creative Sub Plans: Cut Paper Art Idea

I found this post in my draft folder. I had written the post and then it was right before Covid…

  • June 16, 2024
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, substitute lessons
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Summer Art Challenge 2024

It’s back! I used to host a Summer Art Challenge with my classes before Covid, but it kind of fell…

  • June 1, 2024
  • all grades, summer
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Drawing Activities with Lynda Barry

In April, I had the pleasure of attending the National Art Education Association conference in Minneapolis. I was really excited…

  • May 19, 2024
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, NAEA conference
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Making Zines Art Project for Kids

If you’re interested in a full Beginner’s Guide to Making Zines with Kids, check out my latest zine blog post!…

  • April 28, 2024
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  • all grades
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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

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