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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A child’s drawing with swirls, stars, a crescent moon, and a house with yellow windows against a white background, evocative of Starry Nights.

Starry Nights– kindergarten

This was one of my FAVORITE lessons this year.  I just loved how each and every one of them turned…

  • July 9, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • art history, drawing, kindergarten
A colorful grid showcasing various children's drawings, including geometric shapes, flowers, and figures.

Memory Quilts and GIVEAWAY

These were some fun paper Memory Quilts that the kindergartners made!  Aren’t they cute? We read Tar Beach, by Faith…

  • May 19, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • kindergarten
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
  • 1 Comment
  • holiday, kindergarten
Colorful paper fish crafts titled "Rainbow Fish" hanging from strings against a solid background, showcasing the creativity of kindergarten students.

Kindergarten Rainbow Fish Sculptures – From Plastic Bottles

Rainbow Fish is an awesome kids book to go with fish art projects.  The kindergartners made rainbow fish sculptures from…

  • March 30, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • books, kindergarten, sculpture
Abstract painting with colorful brushstrokes and shapes in red, blue, and orange on a light background. The border patterns add a playful touch.

Paper Weavings– Kindergarten

The kindergartners made these lively paper weavings with colored paper strips and paper strips cut from scrapbook and wrapping paper. …

  • March 22, 2012
  • kindergarten, printmaking
A child's drawing of a house with a red roof, blue sky, green grass, and scattered green dots across the bottom.

Architecture Collages– Kindergarten

This was a project the kindergarteners did last week.  They first glued down popsicle sticks onto tagboard.  Then they added…

  • March 12, 2012
  • 3 Comments
  • kindergarten
Child's painting of a penguin wearing a hat, surrounded by white snowflakes against a red background.

Penguins in the Snow– Kindergarten and NAEA convention

Hello!  Can you believe there’s only 3 days left until the National Art Education Conference in New York?  woo hoo! …

  • February 26, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • kindergarten, painting
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.
Colorful paper 3D flower garden craft displayed upright, with assorted hand-crafted flowers and green stems, advertised as a fun, low-prep classroom project.
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Free Sub Tub Guide

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Helpful Line Handout

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