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Text “Art is Basic” in watercolor style, with colorful markers and foam star stickers on the top left and bottom right corners, against a white background.
A pair of painted bears: one wearing a blue outfit and the other a green shirt. Text above reads "PAINTED BEARS," making it a fun addition to any kindergarten classroom.

Kindergarten Painted Bears

I saw this super cute lesson on Hannah’s Art Club and I just loved it.  My kindergartners have a whole…

  • October 1, 2015
  • kindergarten, painting, printmaking
Tape and Paint Pictures

Tape and Paint Pictures

I came up with this lesson after browsing the internet looking for contemporary artists to study.  I came across Fiona…

  • August 5, 2015
  • 4 Comments
  • painting, second grade
Three colorful leaf-themed watercolor paintings overlapping each other on a white background, showcasing creative art projects with vibrant leaves.

3 Art Projects Using Leaves

Summer is the perfect time to create art with your child.  Nature provides endless inspiration for art.  Here are three…

  • July 6, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, drawing, painting, science, summer camp, watercolor
Dream-themed watercolor painting featuring stars, hearts, and whimsical swirls against a vibrant blue and purple background inspired by cosmic visions.

Masking with Watercolor

  Hi friends! First of all, have you entered my BIG FUN ART TEACHER giveaway?  If not, go to this…

  • June 24, 2015
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  • all grades, painting, watercolor
Sun Paintings with 3rd Graders

Painting the Sun- Metepec Suns

My third graders ended the school year learning a little about the symbolism of the sun in Mexican pottery.  The…

  • June 15, 2015
  • painting, summer camp, third grade
First graders create bird paintings after learning about Audubon.

Bird Pictures with First Graders & Studying Audubon

I am so proud of how well my first graders drew these beautiful birds and I’m excited to share them…

  • May 23, 2015
  • 1st grade, animals, books, painting, science
A fingerprint and hand art project at the end of kindergarten.

End of Year Kindergarten Fingerprint Art

Our Kindergarten teachers approached me with a request for an art project for the back cover of their memory books. …

  • May 19, 2015
  • kindergarten, painting
Four vibrant dot paintings featuring two hearts, a star, and an abstract shape, each in bright hues.

Easy Dot Pictures

I was out for a couple days with a sub earlier this year (around Valentine’s Day) and I found this…

  • April 4, 2015
  • fourth grade, hearts, painting, third grade, Valentines Day
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