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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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
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 handmade glass pendants featuring abstract designs, crafted using glass fusing techniques, laid out on a light surface.

Glass Fusing

The fourth-sixth graders made these glass fused pendants.  We are gluing the “bails” on the back to make necklaces.  The…

  • December 19, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, fourth grade, holiday, sixth grade
Two bears in festive winter hats adorned with holly and snowflakes, framed by a decorative border. Text: "Merry and Bright.

Free Printable Holiday Card to Color

Free Printable Christmas Card! Marit, founder of Featuring magazine, suggested that we all make print and color holiday cards to…

  • December 17, 2012
  • holiday
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
A vibrant blue background featuring an array of colorful paper snowflakes and other whimsical cut-out shapes scattered across it.

Winter Collages

My posting is going to be limited for a little while.  I burnt four of my fingers on a hot…

  • December 8, 2012
  • 3 Comments
  • holiday, winter
A collection of children's handprint art from Kindergarten is displayed on a table, each uniquely decorated with various colors and patterns, making it a delightful Mother's Day gift.

Charming Hand Tiles– Kindergarten Mother’s Day Gift

We made tiles for Mother’s Day with the Kindergartners… I know it’s early, and it’s a bit crafty, but it…

  • April 11, 2012
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  • holiday, kindergarten
A colorful child's painting depicting a heart with various scenes, including a house, bees, and the words "bees," "honey," and "me." It's a delightful Map of My Heart, reminiscent of kindergarten creativity.

Map of My Heart– Kindergarten

The kindergartners made Maps of their Hearts!  They included things that were important in their lives.  We drew with permanent…

  • February 13, 2012
  • 5 Comments
  • holiday, kindergarten, 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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