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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Learning about Patterns, Shapes and Henri Matisse

Henri Matisse is one of my favorite artists.  I love his bold colors and beautiful shapes.  While teaching about patterns,…

  • December 22, 2014
  • 3 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, collage, kindergarten
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New Set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts: SET #3

This summer, I have been working on creating a new PDF set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts.  The first two…

  • July 17, 2014
  • art history, art journaling, sketchbook assignments, Uncategorized
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Book Review & Giveaway: A Child’s Introduction to Art

**  This giveaway is now closed. ** I received a copy of a great new art history book to share…

  • May 20, 2014
  • 22 Comments
  • art history, book review
Text on watercolor background: "If there is a person or animal in this picture, what would they say?" Great for art discussions or bulletin boards.

Art Discussion Signs for Bulletin Boards

I have been dreaming about how I will be setting up my art room next year, as we will be…

  • April 7, 2014
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board
A colorful abstract drawing with various geometric shapes and diverse patterns filling the entire canvas, created as part of a 1st Grade Alphabet Art Project.

Alphabet Art Project for 1st Grade

  This is a great project to try at the beginning of the year or as your students are reviewing…

  • November 17, 2013
  • 29 Comments
  • 1st grade, art history, artists, drawing
A collage of first graders' vibrant watercolor bird paintings, displayed in a grid format, with the title "Painted Birds.

Watercolor Bird Paintings by First Graders

I love these charming birds by the 1st graders!  So colorful and a beautiful experience with watercolors. We read the…

  • July 25, 2013
  • 6 Comments
  • 1st grade, American art, art history, painting, science, Uncategorized, watercolor
A child's drawing features colorful spirals, stars, and abstract shapes above a black city skyline with towers.

Starry Night Kindergarten Art Project

Here is an easy Starry Night inspired project that I like to teach to my kindergarten art classes. There is…

  • July 17, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • art history, artists, drawing, kindergarten, Uncategorized
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On Teaching Art #3: Integrating Art with Other Subjects

Welcome to the 3rd post in my series On Teaching Art. The first post and the background behind this series…

  • March 23, 2013
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, books, science, social studies, Uncategorized
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