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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A childlike painting of two girls riding horses; one on a brown horse, the other on a black horse against a blue sky.

4th and 5th Grade Profile Drawings: In the Style of Egyptians, Mixtec Codex and Duncan Tonatiuh

My students were treated to a visit by illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh.  He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San…

  • January 19, 2017
  • art history, book review, books, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
An illustrator depicts a woman pointing upward as four children sit around her, with corn stalks in the background.

Duncan Tonatiuh: Author/Illustrator Visit

On Friday, we had a visit to our school by author and illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh. See his artwork here.  He is…

  • December 12, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art history, book review, books, contemporary artists
A collage with images of a sleeping puppy, polar bears, a lion's face, and words like "joy," "hoping," "inspiration".

A Great Way to Communicate with Parents in Art Class

This year I have started using a new way to communicate with parents.  After receiving some feedback last year that…

  • November 16, 2016
  • 9 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching
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Create a “Create” Banner

I’ve been busy this school year, but proud of myself that I feel like I’m keeping on top of things.…

  • October 28, 2016
  • 3 Comments
  • all grades, art history, collaborative artwork
A handmade miniature house model with furniture, colorful walls, and a tree made from paper.

3-D Bedroom Constructions and Perspective

This is an example of how teacher-directed projects (perspective and interior models) can include lot of student choice and opportunities…

  • August 23, 2016
  • art history, artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, recycled art, sculpture
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Huge Printable Art Advocacy List! What Do Artists Do?

I made a list of easy-to-understand artistic behaviors for elementary school students and start from the basics.  Start from the…

  • April 15, 2016
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  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, bulletin board
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How Well Do You Know Art History?

How well do you know artists throughout history?  Take this quiz to test your knowledge.  If you are reading from…

  • March 24, 2016
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips
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What Do Artists Do? Signs about ARTISTS and Artistic Behaviors

I have something to share with you that I’ve been working on for a long time.  I created a list…

  • March 8, 2016
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