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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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
Two abstract paintings with questions about their artistic techniques are featured in Set #2. The text describes melting clocks and colorful shapes, inviting a deeper dive into Art History or sketchbook prompts for further exploration.

Art History Sketchbook Prompts: Set #2

My first set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts have been popular and I recently made a second set with all…

  • October 29, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, sketchbook assignments, substitute lessons, Uncategorized
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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5 Fabulous Things an Art Teacher is Loving Right Now

Before I start with 5 Fabulous Things let me just tell you how jealous I am of any of you…

  • March 9, 2013
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, artists
Abstract collage with colorful shapes and cut-outs on a green background. Inspired by Henri Matisse, it includes the word "MOM" on a pink shape.

Inspired by Henri Matisse- Kindergarten

Henri Matisse is a popular artist to teach about in the elementary art classroom.  I’ve seen a lot of Matisse-inspired…

  • January 29, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • artists, kindergarten
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Featuring Magazine

Have you heard about Featuring Magazine?In the Spring of 2012, an inspiring magazine will see the light: FEATURING.FEATURING is a…

  • January 2, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • art journaling, artists, mixed media
Abstract artwork with colorful crayon scribbles and black paper cutouts, creating a geometric and fragmented design.

Piet Mondrian– Kindergarten

What are the Primary Colors?  Who was Piet Mondrian? The Nest will be looking at artwork by the artist named…

  • October 26, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • artists, kindergarten
Oil pastel landscape drawing with red mountains, a blue river, green grass, trees, and a small brown hut. Ideal for 2nd grade art projects.

Oil Pastel Landscapes Inspired by Paul Gauguin – 2nd grade

Oil Pastel Landscapes This project focused on learning about foreground, middle ground, background, shadows, and color mixing.  The students learned…

  • March 1, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • artists, second grade
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Colorful paper 3D flower garden craft displayed upright, with assorted hand-crafted flowers and green stems, advertised as a fun, low-prep classroom project.
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