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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 whimsical collage of 15 winter-themed art projects for kids, showcasing easy art projects with snowmen, trees, and snowflakes in vibrant styles and colors.

15 Winter Art Projects for Kids

Hey, Elementary Art Teachers! Are you looking for some fun winter art projects for kids to do right now?  I…

  • January 4, 2025
  • 1st grade, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, sixth grade, third grade, winter
The lesson plan, "A Balancing Act," is perfect for elementary students, featuring goals, steps, and an illustrative sub plan. It showcases a balanced stack of colorful objects, including animals and household items—an engaging way to explore art and balance through printable resources.

Easy Free Art Sub Plan for Elementary: A Balancing Act

This is a sub plan that is perfect for upper elementary. If you wake up sick one day, it’s a…

  • November 17, 2024
  • all grades, drawing, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, freebie, second grade, sixth grade, substitute lessons, Teachers Pay Teachers
Illustration of a black and white shaded animal with geometric patterns and instructions for shading. It includes steps for choosing, drawing, and using pencil within shapes, along with defined goals and value scale—an ideal art sub plan.

Art Sub Plan- Free! Geometric Shaded Animals

This is an art project perfect for a substitute lesson plan. When you have to take a sick day, you…

  • October 25, 2024
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, shapes, sixth grade, substitute lessons, third grade
Colorful poster titled "Mixed Media Explorations" showcases an art project with two illustrated worksheets, featuring diverse art materials and a captivating piece of abstract art.

Abstract Art Project: Mixed Media Explorations

This is a fun art project I like to use to get students exploring different types of materials at the…

  • October 13, 2024
  • abstract, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade, third grade
Two medieval paper mache knights, one on a horse with a spear and shield, the other standing with a sword, facing each other.

Medieval Paper Mache Figures

This is a project from the archives.  I used to teach a combined 5th/6th grade class.  Every year, we made…

  • April 18, 2017
  • 3 Comments
  • fifth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
Colorful abstract drawing with swirls and curves in shades of pink, blue, green, purple, orange, and yellow.

Frank Stella Inspired Pictures

First, I want to give a BIG THANK YOU to everyone who follows my blog.  I appreciate your support in…

  • August 4, 2016
  • 3 Comments
  • abstract, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, painting, printmaking, sixth grade
A colorful, abstract drawing featuring various intricate patterns and shapes, resembling a whimsical, mosaic collage creature.

Doodled Drawings, Collages and Sculptures

It’s summer time!  This wrapped up my 10th year of teaching at my current school and 13 1/2 years teaching…

  • June 19, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, pattern, sculpture, sixth grade
Colorful abstract painting featuring vibrant geometric shapes like stars, hearts, and various polygons on a pink background.

Sand Art Pictures with 5th & 6th Grade

Safety Note:  Since using x-acto knives can be dangerous for kids, you must follow standard safety precautions, teach the kids…

  • April 9, 2016
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
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Poster listing “10 Fun Back-to-School Art Projects” with vibrant student artwork, sample project names, and labeled sections for personal and creative activities—perfect inspiration for exciting back to school art projects.
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