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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A colorful geometric art display featuring various patterned and brightly hued triangles on a green background, inspired by Tula Pink's designs.

Collaborative Mural Inspired by Tula Pink

I wanted to share our wonderful results of this collaborative mural project inspired by the artist Tula Pink‘s Tridazzler Quilt.…

  • November 20, 2022
  • 3 Comments
  • all grades, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, contemporary artists
Back to School! Tips and Projects for Art Class" text with colorful pencils and paper boats on a black background.

Back to School Tips and Projects for the Art Teacher

Hi friends! Many schools are already going back for the new school year and I thought I would round up…

  • August 10, 2022
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing, first days of school
A turkey craft surrounded by colorful paper handprints on a bulletin board with "We Are Thankful" written at the top.

Thankful Turkey Bulletin Board

We recently had everyone in our school trace their hands, cut them out and write things they are thankful for…

  • November 17, 2021
  • all grades, bulletin board
Black and white image of rainbow labeled with rainbow colors: red, orange, yellow, green, blue, violet. This coloring template helps visualize the rainbow order.

Rainbow Order Coloring Template

The first day of school was an orientation day for Kinders and new kids. We had a very shortened schedule…

  • October 2, 2019
  • bulletin board, character education, color theory, coloring, kindergarten, preschool
A board filled with notes and ideas about the importance of creativity.

Open House Idea for Art Class

At our Back to School night we have parents come in to meet the teachers, learn about curriculum and find…

  • September 19, 2019
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board
A colorful, abstract art piece shaped like a standing figure is displayed on a wall next to a bulletin board, capturing the vibrant spirit of Bucky on Parade.

Bucky on Parade- Group Puzzle Artworks

This summer, my kids and I had fun hunting for Buckys!  Bucky Badger is the mascot of the University of…

  • September 30, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, contemporary artists, drawing
Collaborative abstract art with four quadrants: a pink sailboat, jagged lines, green-blue shapes, and red swirls on a green background.

Collaborative Dot Day Art Project

I’m going back in my archives!  I’ve got lots of folders of photos I’ve been meaning to share but haven’t…

  • September 9, 2018
  • all grades, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing
An inspiring display with colorful words like "Curious," "Amazing," "Creative," "Awesome," and "Imagine" drawn on a whiteboard, adorned with various decorations.

Positive Words Banner: Inspiring for Back to School

At the end of the year last year, my students created this colorful and inspiring banner that we are displaying…

  • September 3, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, books, bulletin board, character education, collaborative artwork, first days of school, free time activities
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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.
Three colorful art award certificates with art-themed illustrations and text, displayed with the title “Art Award Certificates” and a note stating “13 fun designs!”.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

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