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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 collage of kids' drawings featuring poppies, American flags, and messages of thanks and remembrance for Veteran's Day.

Poppy Posters for Veteran’s Day

Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day in America. My 5th and 6th graders had the privilege of a visit from…

  • November 7, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • American art, fifth grade, sixth grade, social studies, Uncategorized
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Art History Sketchbook Prompts: Set #2

My first set of Art History Sketchbook Prompts have been popular and I recently made a second set with all…

  • October 29, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, artists, sketchbook assignments, substitute lessons, Uncategorized
A grid of nine hand-drawn postage stamps featuring various themes like animals, flags, a heart, a musical note, and more. This creative art project showcases diverse and imaginative designs.

Postage Stamp Art Project

My 4th/5th grade class designed their own postage stamps.  I brought in a box of stamps for them to look…

  • October 15, 2013
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, graphic design, Uncategorized
Colorful paper lanterns with vibrant designs and hanging ribbon streamers on display.

Line Windsocks for Kindergarten

Last week, I posted about line drawings that my kindergarten students made with oil pastels and watercolor paints. To finish…

  • October 10, 2013
  • 27 Comments
  • kindergarten, sculpture, Uncategorized, watercolor
Fish art project for kids

Back to School Bulletin Board

Well, another school year has begun! We’ve had one week of classes and I have been pleased with my student’s…

  • August 31, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, bulletin board, first days of school, Uncategorized
Collage of four kindergarten art projects with text "10 Favorite Art Projects for Kids" on the top left.

Favorite Art Projects for Kids: Roundup of Kindergarten Lessons

Perhaps you are new to my blog or you would like to see some of my favorite kindergarten art projects…

  • August 28, 2013
  • 6 Comments
  • kindergarten, Uncategorized

Art Centers at the Children’s Museum

We took a trip this week to our local children’s museum.  I was busy chasing around my daughter, but I…

  • August 9, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • art teacher tips, art teaching, preschool, Uncategorized
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Amazing Back to School Giveaway!

***** Giveaway is now closed! ***   Hi, friends!  Back to school is almost here and because I love giveaways…

  • August 6, 2013
  • 51 Comments
  • art teacher tips, Uncategorized
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