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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 painting with colorful, irregular shapes and patterns. Artist Reggie Laurent's influence is evident in the vibrant abstract shape collages.

Abstract Shape Collages and Artist Reggie Laurent

  Reggie Laurent:  Contemporary Artist Reggie Laurent is a self-taught artist living in Georgia.  He creates very intricate abstract shape…

  • November 26, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, abstract, collage, first grade, kindergarten, pattern, second grade, shapes
Kindergarten drawings about being president, featuring patriotic themes like flags and landmarks, with handwritten notes.

If I Were President… by Kindergarten

With the election coming up, my kindergarten classes answered the sentence “If I were President, I would make the world…

  • October 31, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • American art, kindergarten
Worksheet titled "K is for Kind" with spaces to draw and write about kindness in the classroom, perfect for kindergarten or 1st grade students.

ABC Art Sketchbook for Kindergarten and 1st Grade: Plus one FREE DOWNLOAD

New product alert!  I’ve been working on this fun and very educational printable booklet for Kindergarten and 1st Grade in…

  • October 5, 2016
  • 1st grade, kindergarten, sketchbook assignments, Teachers Pay Teachers
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
  • 2 Comments
  • animals, bulletin board, collage, group artwork, kindergarten, science, second grade, third grade
Colorful poster with art supplies at the edges and the text "What Do ARTISTS DO?" in the center, highlighting various artistic behaviors.

What Do Artists Do? Signs about ARTISTS and Artistic Behaviors

I have something to share with you that I’ve been working on for a long time.  I created a list…

  • March 8, 2016
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, art history, art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, bulletin board, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
Abstract painting featuring geometric shapes, bright circles, and dynamic lines in various vivid hues.

Vassily Kandinsky and Abstract Art

  Vassily Kandinsky was one of the first pioneers of abstract art.   Abstract art is art that does not…

  • February 11, 2016
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, kindergarten, second grade
Colorful abstract collage of a whimsical cityscape with geometric buildings, clouds, and a castle against a white background.

Paul Klee Castle Collage

Paul Klee was an important painter in the history of modern art.  I have always been drawn to his colorful,…

  • January 18, 2016
  • 5 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, art history, artists, collage, kindergarten, painting, second grade
Colorful drawing of two abstract flowers with spiral stems and a bright, Hundertwasser-inspired background pattern resembling a sunburst.

Spirals, Flowers and Patterns: Learning about Hundertwasser

“A good picture is when the picture is full of magic, when you can feel the happiness in it, when…

  • December 22, 2015
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  • 1st grade, art history, drawing, kindergarten, painting, 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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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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