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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

An inspiring display with colorful words like "Curious," "Amazing," "Creative," "Awesome," and "Imagine" drawn on a whiteboard, adorned with various decorations.

Positive Words Banner: Inspiring for Back to School

At the end of the year last year, my students created this colorful and inspiring banner that we are displaying…

September 3, 2018
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all grades, books, bulletin board, character education, collaborative artwork, first days of school, free time activities

Flower-shaped activity chart with art tasks, including cartoon, signature design, draw a scene, and recreation of famous works. Great for integrating Art History lessons or as a fun "Getting to Know You" project with its folded petals design.

Getting to Know You Activity: Art History Folded Petals

Art History Folded Petal– Getting to Know You Activity This is a fun and educational “Getting to Know You”…

August 22, 2018
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A collection of children's books about kindness, arranged vertically. Text above and below reads "Books for Kids.

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
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Back to School Ideas

A few years ago, I compiled a huge list of tips for the first days of school. These tips were…

July 9, 2018
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A child's hand is coloring a large letter "C" with crayons on a piece of paper, creating delightful Letter Art ideal for Pre-K projects.

Back to School Letter Art for Pre-K, Kindergarten, 1st grade

Hi all! I hope your school year is off to a great start. This project is how I began the…

September 3, 2017
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1st grade, drawing, first days of school, first grade, kindergarten, pattern

A child's drawing of a family surrounded by a colorful mosaic frame, with a hand resting at the bottom, inspired by Faith Ringgold.

Free Printable: Faith Ringgold Inspired Quilt Template

Many of you are coming to this post from a Pinterest pin about my pattern handouts. If you are interested…

July 2, 2017
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1st grade, art history, artists, books, collage, drawing, fabric, first days of school, kindergarten, pattern, second grade, self portrait, Teachers Pay Teachers

Four colorful and uniquely decorated puzzle pieces with various drawings and patterns, perfect for a collaborative project.

All About Me Collaborative Puzzle Pieces

You are part of the puzzle! Each student in my older grades (3-5) made a puzzle piece about themselves and…

September 28, 2016
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bulletin board, character education, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, first days of school, fourth grade, third grade

Colorful "ARTSY" banner with letters on pencil-shaped flags against a red background with a vibrant chevron border.

The Best Thing I Did to Start My School Year

Hi! Welcome back to another artsy school year! I had a brilliant breakthrough this summer while reading Facebook Art Teacher…

September 4, 2016
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