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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!

Abstract Oil Pastel Trees with a black trunk and branches, surrounded by vibrant, multicolored background segments.

Abstract Oil Pastel Trees– 4th/5th grade

This is a lesson I teach every year because the results are so beautiful!  Each of the kid’s drawings just…

  • November 2, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • abstract, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, painting, science
Colorful crayon drawing featuring abstract shapes and patterns, divided into sections with words written on dividers. The artwork, inspired by Mondrian's style, prominently uses primary colors giving it a vibrant and lively feel suitable for a kindergarten classroom.

Mondrian– Primary Colors lesson plan– Kindergarten

This is a great beginning of the year project for kindergartners. During the first 40 min. class period: 1.  Identify…

  • October 25, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • drawing, kindergarten
A hand-drawn, colorful geometric circular pattern with triangles, zigzags, and concentric rings against a black background, inspired by Radial Designs.

3rd Grade Radial Designs

        Radial designs are so much fun to make!The third graders made these.          …

  • October 12, 2012
  • drawing, third grade
Abstract crayon drawing with overlapping letters and various colorful geometric shapes filling the entire canvas, resembling vibrant Alphabet Art created by a 1st Grade classroom.

Alphabet Art: First Grade

This is a lesson I love to teach at the beginning of the year.  The first graders create a picture…

  • September 26, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • drawing, first grade
Colorful drawing with patterns of swirls, zigzags, and waves in red, orange, yellow, green, blue, and black; a delightful line drawing that's great for kindergarten creativity projects.

Kindergarten Line Drawings

This is one of my favorite kindergarten projects and it is perfect to teach at the beginning of the year.…

  • September 22, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • drawing, kindergarten
Six colorful Campbell's Tomato Soup cans, each showcasing different Pop Art designs, celebrate 50 years of Andy Warhol's iconic artwork.

Pop Art pictures: 2nd grade

“Don’t think about making art, just get it done.  Let everyone else decide if it’s good or bad, whether they…

  • September 18, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • drawing, second grade, self portrait
The Weekly Doodle: Printable Drawing Prompts features a colorful illustration on lined paper clipped with a red paperclip.

Introducing: The Weekly Doodle– Printable Drawing Prompts

Only for 11 prompts. Purchase the Weekly Doodle here. These printable drawing prompts are now also available at my NEW…

  • September 8, 2012
  • 3 Comments
  • drawing
A child’s drawing with swirls, stars, a crescent moon, and a house with yellow windows against a white background, evocative of Starry Nights.

Starry Nights– kindergarten

This was one of my FAVORITE lessons this year.  I just loved how each and every one of them turned…

  • July 9, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • art history, drawing, kindergarten
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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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Helpful Line Handout

A chart displays 14 types of lines, including straight, curvy, wavy, thick, thin, loopy, scalloped, dotted, dashed, bumpy, zig zag, castle, spiral, and scribbly.

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