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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!

A pen and ink artwork of Chicago's Millennium Park, showcasing the Crown Fountain with large faces displayed on towers.

My Dad’s Quilt with Pen & Ink Drawings

My Dad recently received this amazing gift that I thought you would be interested in seeing!  My Dad went in…

  • November 29, 2018
  • 7 Comments
  • crafts, drawing, fabric
A collage of colorful, hand-drawn Bucky Badger designs dressed in various themed costumes, featuring playful designs, displayed vertically.

Bucky Badger Designs by Kids

This past summer, there were painted Bucky Badger sculptures all over our city.  The Badger is the mascot of the…

  • October 26, 2018
  • all grades, contemporary artists, drawing
Colorful still life with fruits, flowers, a golden goblet, and a decorative spray on a vibrant gradient background, evoking the essence of fall.

Fall Still Life Paintings with Kids

My third, fourth and fifth grade students just finished up these gorgeous fall still life paintings. Over the years I…

  • October 25, 2018
  • drawing, fall, fifth grade, fourth grade, painting, third grade, watercolor
Halloween-themed menu featuring a variety of creative activities arranged in a 3x3 grid layout, topped with a pumpkin illustration.

Halloween Themed Choice Menu

At a recent inservice, we were introduced to ways to give differentiation to learners of different paces and allow them…

  • October 22, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • choice menu, drawing, free time activities, Halloween
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
  • 1 Comment
  • 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
Colorful, hand-drawn cacti in various decorative pots, each framed in a unique border with hearts and geometric patterns.

New Products in Shop: Little Doodle Sketchbook & More!

I have a few new products in my shop you may be interested in. First is the Little Doodle Sketchbook.…

  • September 3, 2018
  • all grades, coloring, drawing, free time activities, sketchbook assignments, substitute lessons, Teachers Pay Teachers
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9 Kindness Books for Kids

I was on a mission last year to find some excellent books about KINDNESS for kids.  I found NINE books…

  • July 31, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, book review, books, bulletin board, character education, drawing, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
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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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