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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Two alphabet books titled "Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes" and "ABC Book" on a white surface.

Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes Book

I want to show you a beautiful book I discovered called Peanut Butter and Jellyfishes: A Very Silly Alphabet Book…

  • April 5, 2016
  • 1st grade, book review, books, drawing
A colorful 1st Grade drawing of four cartoon animals, a butterfly, and a tree on green grass under a blue sky with a yellow sun, resembling cheerful still life drawings.

Stuffed Animal Still Life Drawings with 1st Grade

Do you want to know what will really get first graders excited about drawing still lifes?  Have them bring in…

  • March 2, 2016
  • 13 Comments
  • 1st grade, animals, artists, contemporary artists, drawing, first grade, Uncategorized
Children's book "A World of Your Own" features two creative drawings.

A World of Your Own: Creativity Drawings

I have a fun creativity drawing project and excellent children’s book to share with you today. I came across this…

  • February 16, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, substitute lessons
Colorful drawing of two abstract flowers with spiral stems and a bright, Hundertwasser-inspired background pattern resembling a sunburst.

Spirals, Flowers and Patterns: Learning about Hundertwasser

“A good picture is when the picture is full of magic, when you can feel the happiness in it, when…

  • December 22, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, art history, drawing, kindergarten, painting, second grade
Abstract multicolored artwork featuring black lines in spiral, star, and floral shapes on a tie-dye background, ideal for Artist Trading Cards.

How to Make Artist Trading Cards using Coffee Filters

My third grade students recently made these fun Artist Trading Cards (or ATCs for short.)  They are sized at 2…

  • November 24, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, ATCs, drawing, third grade
A colorful grid composed of various patterned and solid squares, spelling out "BELIEVE," with a drawing of a cat in the bottom left square.

Personal Patchwork Drawings by 4th & 5th Graders

I got this project idea from the Art Teachers group on Facebook.  A teacher had posted a similar personal grid…

  • November 17, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
A grid of 16 colorful and creatively decorated duck drawings, each uniquely themed and detailed, making it an amusing art project for kids.

Rubber Duckies Art Project for Kids | Rubber Ducky Drawing

While vacationing in Michigan this summer, I came across some really cool public sculptures of different themed ducks.  At the…

  • October 19, 2015
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, bulletin board, drawing
Children’s colorful drawings inspired by Dr. Seuss, with text overlay: "2nd Grade Dr. Seuss Art Project.

Dr. Seuss Art Project for Kids: 2nd Grade

I love Dr. Seuss’ art.  Did you know in addition to writing books he created over 10,000 works of art. …

  • October 17, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • books, drawing, second 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!”.
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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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Helpful Line Handout

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