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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Art room organization

Art Room Organization

I love organizing things, especially art materials.  It makes it easier to find things you need when your room is…

  • August 29, 2015
  • 6 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, books, bulletin board, organization
Cover of the "Stencil Craft Book" by Margaret Peot, showcasing stenciled art on a flower, leaf, mask, whale, and a grid-patterned box.

An Interview with Margaret Peot, author of Stencil Craft

Today I have the pleasure of sharing with you an interview with Margaret Peot, author of the new book Stencil…

  • July 19, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, book review, books, interview, printmaking
First graders create bird paintings after learning about Audubon.

Bird Pictures with First Graders & Studying Audubon

I am so proud of how well my first graders drew these beautiful birds and I’m excited to share them…

  • May 23, 2015
  • 1st grade, animals, books, painting, science
Vibrant inspirational quote poster decorated with heart and flower doodles, reading "It is not how much you do but how much you treasure the things you do."

A World of Artist Journal Pages Review

I am excited to share with you the book A World of Artist Journal Pages.  It just arrived in the…

  • April 22, 2015
  • art journaling, book review, books
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Emily’s Blue Period – Personal Collages for 3rd Graders

Our school librarian introduced this book to me and I think it is such a sweet story.  This book is…

  • March 16, 2015
  • book review, books, collage, sixth grade, third grade, Uncategorized
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25 Awesome Art Books for Kids

Hello! If you are visiting this page NOW, be sure to check out my Amazon Affiliate List where I have…

  • February 23, 2015
  • 6 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, book review, books, Uncategorized
Beautiful Oops colorful abstract painting with flowers, hearts, swirls, and various shapes in purple, blue, yellow, and pink.

Beautiful Oops Painting Project

Did you Celebrate Oops!?  My kindergarten and first graders started this open-ended project by reading the book Beautiful Oops! by…

  • February 14, 2015
  • 1st grade, book review, books, kindergarten, painting
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Celebrate Oops Day!

Have you read the book Beautiful Oops! by Barney Saltzberg?  Celebrate Oops on January 15, 2015! It is a super…

  • December 15, 2014
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  • all grades, books
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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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Free Sub Tub Guide

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