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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 hand-drawn doodle art, including flowers, hearts, peace signs, and a cat, are labeled “Crayon Transfer Doodles” against a blue background—perfect inspiration for your next art project.

Crayon Transfer Doodle Art Project

Crayon Transfers – Fun End-of-Year Activity Are you looking for a one-day, quick and easy end of year art activity?…

  • May 22, 2025
  • all grades, creativity, drawing, fourth grade, lines, second grade, third grade
Two colorful drawings perfect for an Earth Day art project. The left illustrates kids' interpretations of Earth's elements: fire, water, air, and earth. The right showcases diverse landscapes under a bright blue sky and sun.

Earth Day Art Project for Kids

Are you looking for a fun Earth Day art project that would work for a variety of ages? This one…

  • April 6, 2025
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, landscape, painting, science, second grade, third grade
This vibrant abstract artwork, reminiscent of a joyful art project, showcases overlapping geometric shapes in pink, yellow, blue, and red. Patterns like stripes, polka dots, and hearts bring a playful touch akin to designs crafted with colorful washi tape.

Washi Tape Art Project for Kids

This is another project that is abstract and involves sticky materials! This washi tape art project is always a hit…

  • March 3, 2025
  • abstract, collage, fifth grade, fourth grade, pattern, third grade
Abstract artwork with irregular shapes in pink, blue, and purple, interspersed with colored circles on a white background.

Vinyl Sticker Art Project – Modern Abstract Art

Have you ever made vinyl sticker art? I saw an amazing idea to use vinyl sticker sheets (like the kind…

  • February 28, 2025
  • abstract, collage, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
Colorful patchwork art with pink, purple, and red squares decorated with hearts, stars, and spirals. Features vibrant feathers along the edges, resembling a paper weaving masterpiece.

Free Paper Weaving Template- Paper Weaving with Kids Tutorial

Are you looking for an easy way to do paper weaving with kids? Are you not wanting to cut all…

  • January 29, 2025
  • 1st grade, second grade, third grade, weaving
A selection of children's books on a gradient background, featuring titles like "It's Okay to Be Different," "Elmer," and "The Shape of My Heart." Each book boasts colorful, engaging covers and inspires art projects that beautifully complement the stories within.

Art Projects that Go Along with Children’s Books

What are some art projects that go along with children’s books? Here are 10 art projects that go along with…

  • January 21, 2025
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  • all grades, book review, books, clay, drawing, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, painting, second grade, third grade
Cover of "I Love Lunar New Year" by Eva Wong Nava and Xin Li. Features a child holding a dragon decoration against a festive red and gold background with lanterns.

Lunar New Year Art Projects and Book | Chinese New Year

Hello! Are you looking for some fun art projects to do during January? The Lunar New Year is coming up…

  • January 8, 2025
  • 1st grade, book review, kindergarten, second grade, third grade, winter
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
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Winter art project bundle advertisement featuring snowglobe and pop art snowman drawings, with templates and drawing guides included.
A graphic featuring three colorful Valentine’s Day heart-themed art projects for kids, including heart maps and creative heart drawings. Text reads: “Valentine’s Day Art Projects! 3 Projects.”.
A colorful, collage-style vision board for kids features motivational quotes, images, drawings, and words like “STRONG,” “GROW,” and “BELIEVE YOU CAN,” with “FULL PRINTABLE KIT!” text above—perfect for creative printables.
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

Colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Projects for Kids" featuring art supplies, rainbows, and hearts. Describes "Art Sub Tub" with visuals and text for substitute teachers to engage young creatives.

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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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