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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Junk Journaling for Beginners: Page Ideas, Supplies, and Inspiration

If you’re looking for a way to relax, be playful and make some art for yourself without any pressure, you…

  • June 19, 2026
  • mixed media
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13 Spring Art Projects for Elementary Kids + Spring Book Read Alouds

Now that Spring is here, you might be looking for art projects that celebrate the fresh air, birds, flowers and…

  • April 12, 2026
  • 1st grade, all grades, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, Spring Art Projects
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30 Easy Elementary Art Sub Plans: No-Prep & Printable Emergency Substitute Lesson Ideas

Looking for some easy, quick one day elementary art lessons for sub plans? Emergencies happen, and your substitute may not…

  • February 18, 2026
  • substitute lessons
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8 Valentine’s Day Art Projects with Hearts for Kids (Elementary)

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different Valentine’s Day art projects. Some worked better than others. These 8…

  • January 18, 2026
  • Valentines Day
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Halloween Children’s Books that are Spooky and Fun!

Looking for some new Halloween children’s books? I recently went on a shopping spree for Halloween read-alouds your class will…

  • October 14, 2025
  • books
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Drawing Cartoons with Mark Kistler – An Interview!

I have a special guest for this blog post today!  I had the exciting opportunity to talk with Mark Kistler,…

  • September 11, 2025
  • contemporary artists, drawing
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The Ultimate List of Art Supplies for an Elementary Art Class

Do you need a printable art supply list for elementary art? Are you stocking up a brand-new art room or…

  • August 8, 2025
  • art supplies
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10 Back to School Art Projects | All About Me

All About Me art projects are great for Back to School! Here are 10 (actually more!) awesome Back to School…

  • August 4, 2025
  • all grades, back to school, first days of school
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