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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!

Abstract artwork featuring colorful, interconnected shapes outlined in black on a white background, resembling Neurographic Art.

Neurographic Art

Neurographic art is an art form that was designed in 2014 by a Russian psychologist named Pavel Piskarov. It is…

  • July 27, 2022
  • 6 Comments
  • all grades, drawing, science
A student survey titled "All About Me" with 20 personal questions, including hobbies, favorites, and future aspirations.

All About Me Student Survey

Hi all! I’ve been working on a few things for my classroom and I wanted to share with you one…

  • July 18, 2022
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, first days of school, Teachers Pay Teachers
A young boy stands outside holding a large red crayon. He is wearing a blue shirt with cartoon faces on it.

Two Places to Get Free or Cheap Materials

Hi! I know I haven’t written in awhile. I hope you are doing well and had a great school year.…

  • June 22, 2022
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching
A sculpture by Nathan Sawaya features a human figure made of yellow LEGO bricks, ripping open its chest with bricks spilling out. This piece is part of the "Art of the Brick" Lego exhibit.

Art of the Brick: Nathan Sawaya Lego Exhibit

Happy Spring! It is Spring Break for us and we took a little trip to the Museum of Science and…

  • March 31, 2022
  • all grades, artists, contemporary artists, Legos
A variety of colored pencils arranged in a gradient, ranging from yellows to greens, blues, and more, on a grid background.

Watercolor Pencils and Metallic Markers Product Review

I was contacted by a representative at Grabie online marketplace, which I had never heard of before. Since I love…

  • February 5, 2022
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, review
Illustrated "Map of My Heart" art project featuring a heart shape filled with colorful drawings, animals, and words like a word search—perfect for expressing personal favorites or as a free Valentine's Day activity.

Free Valentine’s Day Word Search

Hi! Valentine’s Day is coming up and here is a fun, free word search you could give to your students.…

  • January 29, 2022
  • all grades, hearts, holiday, Valentines Day
A turkey craft surrounded by colorful paper handprints on a bulletin board with "We Are Thankful" written at the top.

Thankful Turkey Bulletin Board

We recently had everyone in our school trace their hands, cut them out and write things they are thankful for…

  • November 17, 2021
  • all grades, bulletin board
A bulletin board filled with drawings and paintings of various people, created by children, proudly displays the message that "All Are Welcome.

All Are Welcome Bulletin Board

Here is a welcoming art project you can do with your students. Read the book All Are Welcome (Amazon affiliate…

  • November 14, 2021
  • all grades, character education, distance learning, drawing
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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!”.
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Free Sub Tub Guide

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