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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!

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Snowflake Template: Easy to Draw!

I used this simple “Snowflake Starter” to help my 1st and 2nd graders draw their own snowflakes.  This is a…

  • December 19, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, all grades, Christmas, second grade, symmetry, winter
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Art Gift Ideas for a Child

The holidays are quickly approaching!  While you are thinking about the kids in your life, consider picking up some creative…

  • November 15, 2017
  • book review, books, Christmas
Colorful Christmas tree collage with stars, hearts, ornaments, and "JOY" written at the bottom.

How to Make a Christmas Tree Collage

Are you looking for a fun art project to try over winter break with your kids?  Here is one that…

  • December 18, 2016
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, Christmas, collage, holiday, painting, personal artwork
Child's drawing of Santa Claus inside a snowglobe, with white dots representing snowflakes.

Snowglobe Picture

These were some pictures we made today with the third graders.  The kids used markers and construction paper crayons to…

  • December 19, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • Christmas, holiday, winter
A group of small, handcrafted snowmen made from socks, decorated with buttons, scarves, and colorful hats serve as charming winter decorations.

More Snowmen!

I had another craft session of making snowmen after school yesterday.  Here are the ones we made.  You can see…

  • December 14, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • Christmas, holiday, sculpture
Colorful square mirror with a red ribbon handle, decorated with various patterns and bright colors.

Picture Frame

Today we made picture frame ornaments with the 3rd graders.  First, I cut pieces of thin cardboard into square shapes. …

  • December 12, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • Christmas, holiday, third grade
Handmade sock snowmen with colorful hats, scarves, and buttons, displayed in a row.

Sock Snowmen

I had my first after school holiday crafts class yesterday.  I had 14 kids with me making snowmen.  You can…

  • December 7, 2011
  • 4 Comments
  • Christmas, holiday, sculpture

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