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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!

Colorful abstract art with various textured, layered shapes resembling petals on a white background features repeated shape designs.

Repeated Shape Designs

This is a simple challenge that leads to a variety of creative artworks!  Choose one shape to repeat throughout your…

  • July 1, 2017
  • 4 Comments
  • drawing, fourth grade, painting, third grade
A vibrant child's drawing with hearts, stars, a sun, a ladder, and various abstract shapes and doodles resembles a mural filled with imagination.

Train Track Mural Drawings

If you would like a fun activity for a group of young kids or even your own little train enthusiastic,…

  • June 22, 2017
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, book review, collaborative artwork, collage, drawing, second grade
Designer treehouse with a small cat looking out of a window, rainbow scales, and a bubblegum pink background.

Designer Tree Houses

Hi!  One day when I was sick I left a sub lesson plan for my students to design their own…

  • April 29, 2017
  • 4 Comments
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, substitute lessons, Teachers Pay Teachers, Uncategorized
My hands are colored with the PRIMARY colors: Red, Yellow, and Blue—ideal for kindergartners.

Primary Color Hands for Kindergartners

Here is a simple lesson to introduce your students to the primary colors. We started out by reading the book Mouse…

  • January 21, 2017
  • 1st grade, color theory, drawing, kindergarten
A childlike painting of two girls riding horses; one on a brown horse, the other on a black horse against a blue sky.

4th and 5th Grade Profile Drawings: In the Style of Egyptians, Mixtec Codex and Duncan Tonatiuh

My students were treated to a visit by illustrator Duncan Tonatiuh.  He is both Mexican and American. He grew up in San…

  • January 19, 2017
  • art history, book review, books, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
Colorful abstract drawing on white paper with the word "Rainbow" written underneath, showcasing concepts of color theory.

Color Theory and Rhythm Drawings by 3rd Grade

This is a project I love to do with the 3rd graders.  Their drawing all turn out so unique and…

  • December 1, 2016
  • color theory, drawing, third grade
Colorful, hand-drawn stars in various shapes and sizes with decorative patterns on a white background.

Painted and Doodled Stars Tutorial

I feel like I have stumbled upon my newest art series for my own art.  Earlier I wrote a blog post…

  • November 7, 2016
  • 7 Comments
  • all grades, drawing, painting, pattern, personal artwork, watercolor
A child coloring monster drawings with markers on a wooden table, adding googly eyes for a fun touch.

Googly Eyed Sticker Monsters

With Halloween coming, this is an especially fun open-ended project for little kids.  I did this with kids up to…

  • October 23, 2016
  • all grades, drawing, Halloween
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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.
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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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