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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!

Six intricate and colorful mandala designs on a black background display various symmetrical patterns.

Fun and Easy Mandalas with Metallic Gel Pens

One day this summer, my daughter came home from camp with a circle design drawn using metallic gel pens.  I…

  • December 14, 2017
  • 2 Comments
  • abstract, coloring, drawing, fourth grade, symmetry, third grade
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All About Me Foldable Explosion Books

One of the first projects my 4th/5th grade students created this year were personal “About Me” folded squash books.  The…

  • October 17, 2017
  • 12 Comments
  • books, collage, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, Teachers Pay Teachers
A child's drawing of a unicorn with a pink mane and horn stands under a night sky with stars and a crescent moon, capturing the scene with the intricate detail of batik art.

Toothpaste Batik on Fabric

My creative and wonderful blogging friend, Phyl, has posted several times about her toothpaste batik process.  I have admired the results…

  • September 8, 2017
  • 5 Comments
  • animals, fabric, fifth grade, fourth grade, painting
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
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
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Mixed Media Collages by Kids – Inspired by Sabrina Ward Harrison

In my last post, I showed you some of Sabrina Ward Harrison’s artwork and talked about what she shared with…

  • March 22, 2017
  • 2 Comments
  • abstract, artists, collage, fabric, fifth grade, fourth grade, mixed media, third grade
Three abstract paintings with text, colorful circular designs, and expressive brushstrokes in various shades by mixed media artist Sabrina Ward Harrison.

Mixed Media Artist: Sabrina Ward Harrison

We recently had artist Sabrina Ward Harrison visit our school to give an artist talk and workshop with the kids.…

  • March 19, 2017
  • 1 Comment
  • art journaling, collage, contemporary artists, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
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
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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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