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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful paper hearts decorated with strings and various patterns overlapping each other on a white background, ideal for 2nd grade crafts.

Yarn Wrapped Hearts (2nd Grade)

Often I get so wrapped up in the curriculum, I don’t take time to do “extra” projects which are just…

  • January 30, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • fabric, hearts, holiday, second grade, Valentines Day, weaving
Two Valentine's Day activities: a word search and a heart-themed coloring sheet, each featured against a pink gradient background adorned with decorative hearts, making it perfect for Valentine's pictures.

A Page of Hearts (Valentine’s Pictures)

 Valentine’s Day is coming!  Are you looking for a fun heart project idea to try with your kids?  This challenge…

  • January 29, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • collage, hearts, holiday, substitute lessons, Valentines Day
A colorful, hand-drawn heart features concentric patterned hearts with stripes, zigzags, and small red hearts—a perfect example of pattern art for 2nd grade displayed on a white background.

Concentric Patterned Hearts: 2nd Grade Valentine’s Day Project

Concentric means that the shapes share the same center and are placed inside one another. Patterns are arrangements of repeated…

  • February 26, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • hearts, second grade, Valentines Day
A colorful heart-shaped drawing, titled "Map of My Heart," features birds, children, and handwritten words like "panting," "soah," and "swimming." Smaller drawings and "Love Rina" fill the corners in true 1st Graders' style.

Map of My Heart | A Valentine’s Day Art Project for Kindergarten

My students made maps of their hearts!  This is a charming project that gives you a window into the lives…

  • February 5, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • 1st grade, hearts, holiday, Valentines Day
A heart-shaped artwork filled with colorful hearts and patterns, bordered by a purple outline.

Happy Valentine’s Day

I hope you are having a very happy Valentine’s Day!  My first graders finished up these lovely Valentine’s hearts. I…

  • February 14, 2013
  • 1st grade, drawing, hearts, holiday, Valentines Day
Colorful, stamped heart-shaped artwork with red circles and crosses on a mixed paint background, set against a red backdrop.

Valentine’s Stamped Heart Painting for Kindergarten

These were made by my kindergartners. I have seen a lot of gorgeous heart pictures around the internet lately. None…

  • February 9, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • hearts, holiday, kindergarten, painting, printmaking, Valentines Day
Abstract artwork featuring a large heart with a star in the center, surrounded by smaller hearts and various patterns, making it an ideal project for kids on Valentine's Day.

5 Valentine’s Day Projects for Kids

Each year, I tend to try something different for Valentine’s Day.  I like to spice things up, don’t you? Here…

  • January 24, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • clay, collage, drawing, first grade, hearts, holiday, kindergarten, painting, Valentines Day
Colorful abstract drawing of a heart-shaped face with hearts for ears, red eyes, and a blue smiling mouth.

Valentine’s Heart paintings– 2nd grade

We had fun painting paper and then layering construction paper hearts and doilies on top.  We used gel pens to…

  • February 9, 2012
  • hearts, holiday, 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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