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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
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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
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  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, NAEA conference
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Making Zines Art Project for Kids

New to zines? Check out my complete beginner’s guide to making zines with kids. Yesterday I went to a really…

  • April 28, 2024
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  • all grades
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