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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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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 of a family surrounded by a colorful mosaic frame, with a hand resting at the bottom, inspired by Faith Ringgold.

Free Printable: Faith Ringgold Inspired Quilt Template

Many of you are coming to this post from a Pinterest pin about my pattern handouts. If you are interested…

  • July 2, 2017
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, art history, artists, books, collage, drawing, fabric, first days of school, kindergarten, pattern, second grade, self portrait, Teachers Pay Teachers
A vibrant child's drawing with hearts, stars, a sun, a ladder, and various abstract shapes and doodles resembles a mural filled with imagination.

Train Track Mural Drawings

If you would like a fun activity for a group of young kids or even your own little train enthusiastic,…

  • June 22, 2017
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, book review, collaborative artwork, collage, drawing, second grade
Wooden train tracks and drawing activities. Blank outline drawing of train tracks colored in vibrant patterns and artful designs.

Art Using Train Tracks

In my last blog post, I reviewed the book Old Tracks, New Tricks.  It is a super cute and creative…

  • April 1, 2017
  • 1st grade, abstract, book review, books, first grade, second grade
Three colorful, decorated talking sticks adorned with feathers, beads, and fabric strips.

Talking Sticks

The talking stick is used in many Native American traditions. Whoever holds the stick has the right to talk.  The…

  • January 29, 2017
  • 3 Comments
  • sculpture, second grade
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
Several colorful clay art pieces with strings attached, including heart shapes and "LOL" text, ideal for Clay Wall Hangings in 2nd Grade classrooms, and a hand sculpting clay.

Clay Wall Hangings: 2nd Grade

Here is a fun and easy project that I taught to my 2nd graders.  We used regular firing clay and…

  • June 29, 2016
  • clay, second grade
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
Worksheet for 2nd Grade explaining color schemes with colored examples of primary, secondary, monochromatic, complementary, warm, and cool colors.

Showing Depth in Landscapes: 2nd Grade Drawing Project

My second graders recently learned about simple ways to show depth in an artwork. I gave a demonstration on my…

  • April 30, 2016
  • drawing, 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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