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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

15 Favorite Posts from 2013

 Another year is rapidly coming to a close, so I thought I would spend some time reviewing my favorite projects…

  • December 27, 2013
  • 1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
Bulletin board showcasing colorful LEGO-themed projects with the title "Building a Community.

Lego Art Projects

Our school is building an addition, so I thought projects related to “building” would be fun.  Legos are the perfect…

  • September 22, 2013
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  • 1st grade, all grades, bulletin board, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, third grade
Abstract artwork featuring a large heart with a star in the center, surrounded by smaller hearts and various patterns, making it an ideal project for kids on Valentine's Day.

5 Valentine’s Day Projects for Kids

Each year, I tend to try something different for Valentine’s Day.  I like to spice things up, don’t you? Here…

  • January 24, 2013
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  • clay, collage, drawing, first grade, hearts, holiday, kindergarten, painting, Valentines Day
Holiday-themed paper backgrounds with white paper snowflake cutouts arranged in a grid pattern.

Holiday Round Up

This year, I did not do too many holiday art projects, but here is a round-up of some that I…

  • December 20, 2012
  • fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, gifts, holiday, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade, winter
Colorful abstract painting with floral patterns, vibrant hues, text reading "love," and decorative border designs, created using mixed media techniques.

Mixed Media Canvases with Kids

As you might know, I am a lover of all things mixed media!  I also enjoy occasionally teaching an after…

  • December 12, 2012
  • after school, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, gifts, holiday, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
A child's artwork of a face crafted with ribbons, flowers, buttons, and other craft items on paper, signed "Norah" at the bottom left.

Found Object Faces– 1st grade

(these are the projects I burnt my fingers on!)  USE LOW TEMP GLUE GUNS!!! Anyways, these are really charming and…

  • December 9, 2012
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  • first grade, recycled art
An abstract painting of a frog with colorful shapes in the background, inspired by Monet.

Frogs in a Pond (with Monet) 1st Grade

I love lessons where I can tie in different areas of study, art history and art techniques!  This is a…

  • December 1, 2012
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  • first grade, painting, science, watercolor
A colorful, abstract art piece on red fabric with shapes, buttons, and patterns hanging by a yellow string.

Symmetrical Felt Wall Hangings

For this project, the first graders learned about symmetry and fabric arts.  I tied this lesson into quilt making and…

  • October 21, 2012
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  • fabric, first grade
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