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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful decoupaged stool seat with abstract designs and inspirational words like "Strong" and "Creativity," against a black background.

Decoupaged Stool and Romero Britto Inspired Hearts Canvas

My students and I recently made two colorful artworks for our school fundraiser. We painted a stool with acrylic paints.…

  • May 13, 2019
  • 17 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, group artwork, painting, second grade, third grade
Two colorful, decorated cubes with drawings and patterns. One side features a goose, resembling the style of street artist Thank YouX.

Cube Mural Inspired by Street Artist Thank YouX

Earlier this year, my co-worker Jayne found the idea to make a collaborative school-wide paper mural based on the artwork…

  • April 8, 2018
  • 57 Comments
  • all grades, collaborative artwork, contemporary artists, group artwork, mural
Handmade art of three yellow chicks with feathers on paper, ideal for school projects or classroom decoration.

Chicks at School

We have some chicks at school.  Chicks, like baby chickens. One of the science teachers taught the kids about the…

  • May 22, 2016
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  • animals, bulletin board, collage, group artwork, kindergarten, science, second grade, third grade
A colorful triangle collage with various symbols and patterns in blue, green, yellow, and purple. This vibrant piece was created on canvas and will be showcased at the upcoming school auction.

Triangle Collage on Canvas for School Auction

Every year, my 5th/6th grade class carves rubber stamps with symbols they have designed.  This year, we stamped extra prints…

  • February 19, 2015
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  • African, collage, fifth grade, group artwork, printmaking, sixth grade
Colorful handcrafted paper feathers with various vibrant patterns are arranged on a brown surface, creating a stunning display for a bulletin board against a pink background.

Group Eagle Bulletin Board with Patterned Feathers

Many of my students contributed feathers to this giant eagle bulletin board.  Our school is Eagle School and I wanted…

  • February 15, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing, group artwork
Toy animal figurines, brown houses, and a colorful building are displayed on a map drawn by 2nd graders, featuring blue waterways and green spaces.

Drawing Maps for Figurines with 2nd Graders

I came up with this idea from my daughter’s obsession with playing with her figurines and maps.  She has a…

  • April 13, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • collaborative artwork, drawing, group artwork, second grade
Colorful hanging decorations with beads, fabric, and ribbons, including a pink cupcake liner, in a kids' room with bookshelves.

Colorful Mobile for Kids

We recently finished a mobile that will soon hang in our window wells in the hallway. Third, fourth and fifth…

  • September 2, 2013
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  • collaborative artwork, fourth grade, group artwork, mixed media, third grade
A pattern of hand-stamped yellow symbols, including eyes, paws, and triangles arranged on a white background using Carved Stamps.

African Adinkra Carved Stamps & Art for AUCTION– 5th and 6th grade

My 5th and 6th grade students studied Africa and the African Adinkra stamped cloths.  I showed them a slide show…

  • April 2, 2013
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  • African, collaborative artwork, fifth grade, group artwork, printmaking, sixth grade
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