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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful artwork with the words "Listen to Your ART" in playful, vibrant letters and abstract patterns in the background, incorporating multi-media elements.

Review of Multi-Media Art Paper

Remember these samples I got from the Pacon company?  Several of you were curious about the multi-media art paper, so…

  • July 10, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • mixed media, painting
A grid filled with various colorful shapes, textures, and numbers.

100th Day of School Art Project: Kindergarten

Our 100th day of school was this past Friday and I thought I would participate with a 100th day art…

  • February 11, 2014
  • 3 Comments
  • kindergarten, mixed media, Uncategorized
A childlike painting by 3rd graders of a person with a brown face, short hair, and a colorful, abstract background using mixed media.

Mixed Media Self Portraits by 3rd Graders

A self portrait is one of those art projects that is always fun to do with kids.  Kids often struggle…

  • November 24, 2013
  • mixed media, self portrait, third grade, Uncategorized
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
  • 2 Comments
  • collaborative artwork, fourth grade, group artwork, mixed media, third grade
Colorful, whimsical design with the quote "Live in the sunshine & embrace today," surrounded by flowers and patterns.

Celebrating 2012– Highlights of My Year

I read Carin’s post today about her creative achievements of 2012 and it got me thinking “what would be on…

  • December 31, 2012
  • 3 Comments
  • art journaling, art show, mixed media, published
Magazine cover of "Featuring Magazine," Issue #2, about art journaling, mixed media, and more with images of artworks displayed.

Issue #2 of Featuring Magazine is ready for pre-order

The 2nd issue of Featuring Magazine is going to the printers.  It is ready for pre-order! I am part of…

  • September 15, 2012
  • art journaling, mixed media
A large paper with a child’s drawing of a person, decorated with various items and colors, is displayed in a classroom.

Body Pictures– Summer Camp

I am teaching 3 summer art sessions.  Each session is two hours long with one or two art projects.  For…

  • July 12, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, mixed media, second grade, summer camp, third grade
Colorful drawing of various insects, including caterpillars, ladybugs, and spiders, on a textured background.

Insects, Spiders, Bugs and More– 2nd Grade

The second graders drew a bug of their choice on white paper.  I had photos for reference and showed them…

  • April 18, 2012
  • mixed media, 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.
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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