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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!

Colorful hand cutouts and a star-shaped craft with beads are displayed on a blue and green "Reach for the Stars" bulletin board.

Reach for the Stars – Back to School Bulletin Board

I hope you are enjoying your first few weeks back to school!   Here is a Reach for the Stars bulletin…

  • September 18, 2014
  • bulletin board, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, third grade, Uncategorized
Text on watercolor background: "If there is a person or animal in this picture, what would they say?" Great for art discussions or bulletin boards.

Art Discussion Signs for Bulletin Boards

I have been dreaming about how I will be setting up my art room next year, as we will be…

  • April 7, 2014
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board
Bulletin board featuring snowflake cutouts labeled with names, colorful houses, and a snow-themed background, highlighting our Winter Food Drive.

Winter Food Drive Bulletin Board

I wanted to show you the winter food drive bulletin board with lots of snowflakes! It was a great community…

  • January 12, 2014
  • all grades, bulletin board
Bulletin board showcasing colorful LEGO-themed projects with the title "Building a Community.

Lego Art Projects

Our school is building an addition, so I thought projects related to “building” would be fun.  Legos are the perfect…

  • September 22, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, bulletin board, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, third grade
Fish art project for kids

Back to School Bulletin Board

Well, another school year has begun! We’ve had one week of classes and I have been pleased with my student’s…

  • August 31, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, bulletin board, first days of school, Uncategorized
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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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Art centers for early finishers display with colorful hexagonal pieces, origami books, and bricks in a basket.

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