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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Two gray Weimaraner dogs with soulful eyes, sitting close together against a black background.

An Interview with William Wegman

Wow, do I have a treat for you today!   I had the amazing opportunity to talk with American artist William…

  • October 2, 2014
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, animals, interview, Uncategorized
Bright, abstract painting featuring large flowers, fruits, and leaves against a pink and purple background. This lively piece encapsulates the essence of "Fruit and Flowers.

Fruit and Flowers Drawing with Watercolor Pencils

Fruit and Flowers: I colored in the sketch that I showed you here.  I mostly used colored pencils, watercolor pencils…

  • March 2, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • animals, art teacher tips, book review, personal artwork, Uncategorized, watercolor
A red bulletin board displays various colorful, handmade animal and character masks crafted by 3rd and 4th graders.

Paper Mache Masks — 3rd & 4th Grade

These paper mache masks by the 3rd/4th grade received lots of compliments when they were hanging in the hallway. The…

  • February 17, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • animals, fourth grade, masks, paper mache, sculpture, third grade
Child's drawing of a white polar bear in a red hat and scarf, with snowflakes falling against a blue background.

Polar Bears and Snowmen

I was inspired by the polar bears at We Heart Art so I taught a painting project with my 2nd…

  • March 8, 2013
  • animals, painting, second grade, winter
Colorful felt fabric collage depicting various animals like rabbits, cats, and birds on a green and tan background with a blue stream.

Kindergarten Felt Collage

This was a 2 day project.  We decided as a class what our theme would be for the banner.  We…

  • May 31, 2011
  • 5 Comments
  • animals, fabric, kindergarten
A colorful fabric collage depicts various animals, trees, and plants in a whimsical forest habitat.

Third Grade Habitat Collages

  • October 27, 2010
  • animals, third grade
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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.
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