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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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First Day of School for Art Class

Are you nervous about starting the school year?  Or are you excited to get things going?  Even though this is…

  • July 18, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, first days of school
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Big Fun Art Teacher Giveaway

Hello!  I love giveaways and thought it would be fun to have a summer art teacher giveaway in honor of…

  • June 22, 2015
  • 28 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching
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Positive Behavior Notes for Art Class

I now have “Good News Notes” in my shop.  Save time with parent communication by filling out these easy positive…

  • June 9, 2015
  • all grades, art teacher tips
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Reflections on Intentions

I was honored to be included on a list of recommended blogs from Art Mouse House.  I have just recently…

  • May 8, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, blogging
Art Around the World Sketchbook Prompt Cards

Art Around the World – Sketchbook Prompt Cards

I am super excited to tell you about my new pack of sketchbook prompt cards.  My students enjoy learning about…

  • April 27, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art journaling, art teacher tips, art teaching, sketchbook assignments
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Art Show at Library for Youth Art Month

We’re celebrating Youth Art Month with a small exhibit at the local public library.  How are you sharing your students’…

  • March 19, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • art show, art teacher tips
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Art Award Certificate (Free Printable)

This is a beautiful art award certificate to use for art shows, end-of-year awards or simply to celebrate your students…

  • March 9, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, art show, art teacher tips
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25 Awesome Art Books for Kids

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  • February 23, 2015
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  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, book review, books, Uncategorized
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