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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Halloween Children’s Books that are Spooky and Fun!

Looking for some new Halloween children’s books? I recently went on a shopping spree for Halloween read-alouds your class will…

  • October 14, 2025
  • books
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150 Children’s Art Books With Art Projects: A Huge List for Art Teachers

Are you looking for amazing children’s art books that go along with art projects? One of my favorite ways to…

  • September 1, 2025
  • books
Children's book titled "MousterWorks" by Angela C. Hawkins, featuring a mouse painting a version of "Girl with a Pearl Earring" on the cover, with art icons and text above.

Art History Children’s Book | MousterWorks by Angela C. Hawkins

Are you looking for a fun art history children’s book? MousterWorks is an awesome new book that connects with art…

  • July 29, 2025
  • all grades, art history, book review, books
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Art Projects that Go Along with Children’s Books

What are some art projects that go along with children’s books? Here are 10 art projects that go along with…

  • January 21, 2025
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  • all grades, book review, books, clay, drawing, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, painting, second grade, third grade
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Snowman Art Project, Dog Portrait, Smiley Art Faces and More! (5 Fabulous Things)

Hello! A long time ago I used to do round-up posts of random things I am currently loving. Some have…

  • December 13, 2024
  • 5 Fabulous Things, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, book review, books, freebie
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What To Do On the First Day of Art Class

Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days…

  • July 30, 2024
  • 1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, books, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
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Drawing Activities with Lynda Barry

In April, I had the pleasure of attending the National Art Education Association conference in Minneapolis. I was really excited…

  • May 19, 2024
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  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, NAEA conference
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Sweet New Children’s Book

I came across a sweet new children’s book that I’d like to share with you. It is called If You…

  • February 11, 2024
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  • all grades, book review, books
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