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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 abstract flower art with a yellow center on a silver textured background and surrounding wavy designs, resembling faux stained glass.

Faux Stained Glass Paintings on Transparency Sheets

In the “better late than never” category, last Spring we made these super fun faux stained glass paintings in the…

  • January 16, 2014
  • 6 Comments
  • fifth grade, sixth grade, Uncategorized
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10 More Spirit Day Ideas for School!

We are coming up with lots of good ideas for Spirit Days at our school. The first post on Spirit…

  • January 4, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, Uncategorized
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Becoming an Art Teacher

Maybe you are thinking about becoming a teacher or more specifically, an art teacher. Maybe you are already in a…

  • December 16, 2013
  • 6 Comments
  • art teacher tips, Uncategorized
A colorful, handmade holiday ornament with feathers, pom-poms, glitter, and a ribbon loop lying on a wooden surface.

Holiday Ornaments with Lids (Easy for Kids to Make)

Over the weekend, our school had a book fair at Barnes & Noble.  There were musical performances by the students,…

  • December 12, 2013
  • crafts, holiday, Uncategorized
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Big News!

I’m pregnant! I’m due at the end of April and we are having a boy. Holy cow! I still can’t…

  • December 9, 2013
  • 11 Comments
  • Uncategorized
Create a Thanksgiving wreath using colorful paper feathers and various colored feathers attached, with words written on them. This festive project adds a personal touch to your holiday decor.

Thanksgiving Wreath Project

Are you looking for a last-minute Thanksgiving craft to keep the kids occupied after your turkey dinner?  How about a…

  • November 26, 2013
  • all grades, holiday, Uncategorized
A childlike painting by 3rd graders of a person with a brown face, short hair, and a colorful, abstract background using mixed media.

Mixed Media Self Portraits by 3rd Graders

A self portrait is one of those art projects that is always fun to do with kids.  Kids often struggle…

  • November 24, 2013
  • mixed media, self portrait, third grade, Uncategorized
Hand shaping green and blue Model Magic clay with text overlay: "Creative Activities with Model Magic".

5 Art Center Ideas to Try

If you are looking for some new art center ideas for your classroom, look no further!  Today I’m going to…

  • November 10, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, free time activities, sculpture, Uncategorized
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