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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!

Two colorful, hand-painted tissue paper bowls with floral designs on a white background.

Tissue Paper Bowls – Paper Mache

I’m excited that I am now part of the Elmer’s Crafty Blogger Crew!  I have long been a fan of…

  • April 1, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, fifth grade, fourth grade, paper mache
Bright silhouettes of children with colorful educational themes painted on their bodies decorate a white school hallway wall, showcasing a beautifully crafted silhouette mural.

Our Silhouette Mural is Finished!

Our silhouette mural is finished!  It went pretty quickly once we got started.   Each of the figures represents different subject…

  • March 26, 2015
  • 9 Comments
  • all grades, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade
A whimsical landscape with swirling roads, trees, houses, a sun, and various colorful patterns.

Inspired by Artist Justin Vining: Abstract Whimsical Landscapes

This may have been my favorite unit we studied all year!  We looked at the whimsical landscapes of contemporary artist…

  • March 21, 2015
  • abstract, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, mixed media, painting, watercolor
Three hand-drawn characters: a bald man in sunglasses, a panda-masked figure, and a girl with blue eyes and brown hair showcasing Manga Faces style.

Manga Faces: 3rd Grade

The creative students at Artisan des Arts made manga self-portraits and I loved them so much I wanted to try…

  • December 14, 2014
  • 3 Comments
  • drawing, fourth grade, third grade, Uncategorized
A vibrant collage of five colorful mandalas with the text "Mandalas: 3rd and 4th Grade" in the center.

Mandalas | 3rd & 4th Grade

Materials you will need: Compass Pencil White paper Things to color with like markers, crayons, colored pencils Sharpies (optional) Crayola…

  • November 22, 2014
  • 13 Comments
  • abstract, drawing, fourth grade, third grade
Six square mosaic coasters with colorful, irregularly shaped tiles arranged in different patterns on a white background.

Mosaic Stepping Stones and Coasters

I have been wanting to make some more permanent artworks to beautify the school grounds.  I had pairs of kids…

  • October 14, 2014
  • 7 Comments
  • fifth grade, fourth grade, mosaic
Colorful hand cutouts and a star-shaped craft with beads are displayed on a blue and green "Reach for the Stars" bulletin board.

Reach for the Stars – Back to School Bulletin Board

I hope you are enjoying your first few weeks back to school!   Here is a Reach for the Stars bulletin…

  • September 18, 2014
  • bulletin board, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, third grade, Uncategorized
Four abstract pencil sketches composed of various geometric shapes and interconnected structures within frames.

Secret City Drawings: 3rd & 4th Grade

Learn shading!  Practice drawing cubes, spheres and more.  Add dimension and depth to your drawings!  All this can be achieved…

  • July 28, 2014
  • 3 Comments
  • drawing, fourth grade, third 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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