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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 colorful abstract drawing featuring a mix of landscapes, cityscapes, and whimsical elements like waves and a rocket, inspired by Justin Vining's artist study.

Whimsical Landscapes (Justin Vining artist study)

I love this lesson!  I teach about contemporary artist Justin Vining and the kids explore the qualities of watercolor pencils…

  • September 8, 2018
  • contemporary artists, fifth grade, fourth grade
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
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, first days of school, fourth grade, third grade
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
  • 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
A colorful illustration of people around a campfire with "Pure of Heart, Humble" written at the bottom.

Children’s Mural at Church about the Beatitudes

I realized I never posted pictures of our finished mural at church.  I’ve been so busy with end-of-the-year stuff for…

  • June 18, 2018
  • collaborative artwork, fifth grade, fourth grade, mural, painting
Illustrations: 'Fairy Houses' text with a mushroom house, flower tower, and a fairy with long hair and colorful dress.

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes- Drawings & Sculptures

What could be more fun than fairy houses and gnome homes?  I don’t know, but let me know if you…

  • April 18, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, recycled art, sculpture
A pyramid-shaped craft featuring a cat drawing on one side and a smiling face with "happy" written on another.

Egyptian Pyramid STEAM Lesson: Art Ed Blogger’s Network

How does ART fit into STEM? STEAM:  Science, Technology, Engineering, Art and Math This month’s Art Ed Blogger’s Network topic…

  • March 13, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • Art Ed Blogger's Network, clay, fifth grade, fourth grade, sculpture, social studies
A colorful drawing with "Support Others" and comic illustrations showing a person helping another who fell down stairs, highlighting the importance of cooperation.

Cooperation and Playground Rules Posters

This year, our school has been focusing on kindness and cooperation.  In art class, my students created posters to display…

  • February 28, 2018
  • all grades, character education, fourth grade, third grade
Abstract artwork featuring intertwined red ribbons and geometric shapes on a dark background framed with a colorful border.

In Case You Missed It: Frank Stella Inspired Children’s Art Project

Two and a half years ago I posted this lesson about using Frank Stella’s artwork as inspiration for children’s drawings. …

  • January 28, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • artists, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth 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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