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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful poster with art supplies at the edges and the text "What Do ARTISTS DO?" in the center, highlighting various artistic behaviors.

What Do Artists Do? Signs about ARTISTS and Artistic Behaviors

I have something to share with you that I’ve been working on for a long time.  I created a list…

  • March 8, 2016
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, bulletin board, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
Lively abstract painting featuring various shapes and patterns in red, blue, yellow, and green.

Sand Painting with Kids

If you are looking for something to add a new dimension to regular painting, sand painting just might be the…

  • December 30, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • fourth grade, painting, 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 collage of eight colorful postcards featuring various designs, Artist Trading Cards, drawings, and text, including illustrations and cutouts.

Artist Trading Cards

Here are some of the Artist Trading Cards my students made for the ATC swap that Nic Hahn is coordinating. …

  • November 14, 2015
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  • all grades, ATCs, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade
Abstract painting with vibrant colors, bold black lines, and various shapes including circles, flowers, and organic forms.

Abstract Paintings Inspired by the Art of Shinique Smith

Have you heard of the artist Shinique Smith?  I just love her artwork!  It’s very gestural, colorful and it just…

  • September 12, 2015
  • 8 Comments
  • abstract, collaborative artwork, contemporary artists, fifth grade, fourth grade
Medieval Knight Sculptures

Medieval Day at School

Near the end of the school year our 5th/6th grade students put on a Medieval Day for the entire school. …

  • August 12, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, fourth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
Non-objective drawing featuring colorful shapes, with a black wave, a blue circle, and multicolored squiggles on a white background.

Non-objective Drawings by 3rd and 4th Graders

I love non-objective art. Non-objective art means that the art does not represent or depict person, objects or places.  It…

  • May 16, 2015
  • art history, drawing, fourth grade, third grade
Four vibrant dot paintings featuring two hearts, a star, and an abstract shape, each in bright hues.

Easy Dot Pictures

I was out for a couple days with a sub earlier this year (around Valentine’s Day) and I found this…

  • April 4, 2015
  • fourth grade, hearts, painting, third grade, Valentines Day
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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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