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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Making talking sticks by painting and decorating branches.

Making Talking Sticks with Kids

Earlier this year, one of the second grade teachers approached me about an idea for an art/social studies collaboration.  She…

  • April 26, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • abstract, sculpture, second grade
Learning about Louise Nevelson and making an assemblage with children

Making an Assemblage & Learning about Louise Nevelson

  I have seen variations of this project many times but have never tried it with my students.  I am…

  • April 17, 2015
  • 7 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, recycled art, sculpture
Paper Sculpture Techniques Poster

Paper Masks and Paper Sculpture Techniques

These lovely paper masks were made by my second graders.  The students learned different paper manipulation techniques including controlled tearing,…

  • April 10, 2015
  • sculpture, second grade
Assorted colorful pipe cleaner sculptures on white bases, showcasing a variety of intricate and unique shapes.

Learning about Lines

Lines are an excellent starting point for lessons with Kindergarteners.  To begin this line unit, we read the book Lines…

  • January 12, 2015
  • 6 Comments
  • kindergarten, painting, sculpture
Two colorful handmade maracas covered in paint and decorative tape, set against a white background. These vibrant toys are a fun project for kindergarteners, sparking creativity and joy.

Paper Mache Maracas with Kindergarteners

Aren’t we always looking for ways to relate to other subjects?  This project is perfect to connect with your music…

  • January 9, 2015
  • 3 Comments
  • kindergarten, paper mache, sculpture
Square piece of salt dough with a heart imprint, on a purple background with the recipe for making No-Cook Salt Dough.

Easy No-Cook Salt Dough Recipe

My daughter had a make-your-own play doh night at her preschool (YMCA, which has been really great so far!) and…

  • December 20, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • 1st grade, sculpture
Colorful homemade wands laid out on a table with a banner at the bottom reading "Make a Magical Wand.

Make a Magical Wand

Every so often, I host after school art classes.  I try to have some fun projects that I wouldn’t normally…

  • May 18, 2014
  • all grades, sculpture
A red bulletin board displays various colorful, handmade animal and character masks crafted by 3rd and 4th graders.

Paper Mache Masks — 3rd & 4th Grade

These paper mache masks by the 3rd/4th grade received lots of compliments when they were hanging in the hallway. The…

  • February 17, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • animals, fourth grade, masks, paper mache, sculpture, third 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!”.
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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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