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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Summer Art Challenge 2018

About 6 years ago I came up with the idea to do a Summer Art Challenge, based on the fun…

  • May 21, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, summer
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My 3 Top Tips to Increase Student Engagement in Art

This month the Art Ed Blogger’s Network is talking about student engagement and participation.  When I tell people that I…

  • May 8, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • after school, Art Ed Blogger's Network, art teacher tips, art teaching
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Ideas for Early Finishers in Art

This month, the Art Ed Blogger’s Network is talking about how to enrich art class for students who finish early.…

  • April 10, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, Art Ed Blogger's Network, art teacher tips, art teaching, free time activities
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Art Video: Doodling with Watercolor Pencils

  In this video, I give a demonstration of how to use Maped Watercolor Pencils to make a beautiful doodled painting.  If…

  • September 25, 2017
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  • abstract, all grades, art teaching, drawing, painting
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“Wild About the Arts” Fine Arts Night

It has been several weeks since our Fine Arts Night and I have been waiting until things settled down here…

  • April 14, 2017
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, animals, art show, art teacher tips, art teaching
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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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How to Get Traffic to a Blog: Blogging Basics, Part Four

  Are you interested in starting a blog?  Here are some tips for you! If you missed the other posts…

  • October 19, 2016
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, blogging
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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
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  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, blogging
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