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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A bulletin board filled with drawings and paintings of various people, created by children, proudly displays the message that "All Are Welcome.

All Are Welcome Bulletin Board

Here is a welcoming art project you can do with your students. Read the book All Are Welcome (Amazon affiliate…

  • November 14, 2021
  • all grades, character education, distance learning, drawing
A drawing of a person with glasses and a dog, surrounded by colorful stars, inspired by Frida Kahlo and her animalitos.

Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos Art Project

This year during Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) I will be teaching my 3rd graders about Frida Kahlo and…

  • September 19, 2021
  • distance learning, drawing, self portrait, third grade
A 3x3 Art Choice Board for Elementary Art featuring drawing prompts, colorful art supplies illustrations, and a decorative border—perfect for creative Sub Plans.

Art Choice Board for Elementary Subs

Are you required to leave emergency sub plans? If so, you may want to use a choice board! My art…

  • September 18, 2021
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, distance learning
Colorful drawing of a face with yellow hair, pink flowers, and green leaves, labeled "Minnie Evans."

Minnie Evans Art Project for Kids

Minnie Evans was a new-to-me artist that I became fascinated by her beautiful and intricate face designs. At the end…

  • August 20, 2021
  • 3 Comments
  • distance learning, fifth grade, fourth grade, symmetry
Tinfoil figure of a person playing volleyball on a sandy beach court with a net and trees in the background.

Tinfoil Figure Sculpture

Here is a fun 3-d project I did with my 3rd-5th grade classes as an asynchronous (at-home) art project. We…

  • May 28, 2021
  • distance learning, fifth grade, fourth grade, sculpture
Colorful Rainbow fish drawing with patterned stripes on white paper, surrounded by multicolored dots on a grey surface.

Rainbow Color Scheme Animals

Here is a distance learning lesson I did with my 3rd graders for asynchronous work. We also did a Color…

  • March 27, 2021
  • 1 Comment
  • color theory, distance learning, rainbow, third grade
A black-and-white vase holds colorful, patterned flowers with various designs, including polka dots and stripes.

Spring Vase of Flowers Art Project

We are in the depths of winter here with lots of snow and cold weather. I am so looking forward…

  • February 13, 2021
  • distance learning, Uncategorized
A blue abstract painting of a large heart containing a smaller heart, surrounded by wave-like wave-like patterns, created using Gelli Plates.

Valentine’s Day Art Projects for Kids | Heart Art

Easy and Fun Valentine's Heart Art Projects for Kids: This blog post shares a slideshow of 5 artist that use hearts in their art.

  • January 30, 2021
  • 4 Comments
  • artists, distance learning, hearts, holiday, Valentines Day
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