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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
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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
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  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing, first days of school
Colorful decoupaged stool seat with abstract designs and inspirational words like "Strong" and "Creativity," against a black background.

Decoupaged Stool and Romero Britto Inspired Hearts Canvas

My students and I recently made two colorful artworks for our school fundraiser. We painted a stool with acrylic paints.…

  • May 13, 2019
  • 17 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, group artwork, painting, second grade, third grade
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
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  • 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
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  • all grades, books, bulletin board, character education, collaborative artwork, first days of school, free time activities
A colorful illustration of people around a campfire with "Pure of Heart, Humble" written at the bottom.

Children’s Mural at Church about the Beatitudes

I realized I never posted pictures of our finished mural at church.  I’ve been so busy with end-of-the-year stuff for…

  • June 18, 2018
  • collaborative artwork, fifth grade, fourth grade, mural, painting
A silhouette mural of children and a dog painted on a school hallway wall, depicting various activities and a tree branch with a nest and chicks.

Nest & Chicks added to our Silhouette Mural

We made a few updates to our mural at school. We painted the original in 2015. This year, after some…

  • May 16, 2018
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  • all grades, collaborative artwork, mural, painting
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Helpful Line Handout

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