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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!

Gift ideas for kids who love art, showcasing colorful art supplies like crayons, markers, paints, and a crown kit. These vibrant gifts are perfect for young creators and set against a playful grid background.

Gift Ideas for Kids Who Love Art

Are you looking for some fun gift ideas for kids in your life who love art? This list of art…

  • November 22, 2024
  • all grades, gifts
A pixel art figure made of Perler Beads on a yellow board, resembling overalls with red, brown, and white beads.

Perler Beads- Mario and Among Us

My 1st grade son has been really on a Perler bead kick lately. He made all of these designs this…

  • December 6, 2020
  • 4 Comments
  • all grades, free time activities, gifts
Holiday-themed paper backgrounds with white paper snowflake cutouts arranged in a grid pattern.

Holiday Round Up

Two of my classes made pictures frames like these: They turned out really cute and I did not take pictures…

  • 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
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Artsy Christmas Presents for Kids

Are you wondering what to get a child in your family for the holidays?  As an art teacher, I see…

  • November 25, 2012
  • fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, gifts, kindergarten, preschool, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
Colorful handmade clay flowers with painted pots and various decorations placed on a table in an art studio.

Clay Flowers in Pots- 2nd Grade

This is a picture-heavy post!! The 2nd graders reminded me that we had not done any clay this year yet!…

  • June 2, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • clay, gifts, second 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.
Colorful paper 3D flower garden craft displayed upright, with assorted hand-crafted flowers and green stems, advertised as a fun, low-prep classroom project.
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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A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.
A collection of colorful elementary art sub plans and project sheets arranged on a purple background with the text “Elementary Art Sub Plans—Easy & Mess-Free.”.

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