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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Blogging Basics for Teachers and Other Creatives: Part One

So… you want to start a blog about teaching or art?  One of the questions I get asked frequently is…

  • September 30, 2016
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, blogging
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Annual Art Re-Swap

Today I am going to show you some fun pictures of super cool art teacher finds that I picked up…

  • September 16, 2016
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips

Art is Basic Newsletter

Hello friends! Did you know Art is Basic has a newsletter?  If you sign up for my newsletter, you will…

  • September 12, 2016
  • all grades, art teacher tips
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Butterfly Origami Gift

The other art teacher at my school is retiring this year.  I wanted to put together a collaborative present by…

  • June 5, 2016
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  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, collaborative artwork, middle school
Guide to the Art Curriculum Matrix for Grade K-6, featuring illustrations of crayons, paint, glue, and a marker on a vibrant rainbow-striped border.

Art Curriculum Template and Guide

Hi!  I recently finished rewriting my K-6 art curriculum plan.  We are required to do this every 4 years.  You…

  • May 14, 2016
  • 16 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching
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What are Kwik Stix? My first vlog.. video blogging!

What are Kwik Stix?  Today I will share with you my first vlog.  What is vlogging?  Video blogging.  In this…

  • April 22, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, VLog
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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
  • 18 Comments
  • 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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