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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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25 Awesome Art Books for Kids

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  • February 23, 2015
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  • all grades, art history, art teacher tips, book review, books, Uncategorized
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An Interview with William Wegman

Wow, do I have a treat for you today!   I had the amazing opportunity to talk with American artist William…

  • October 2, 2014
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  • all grades, animals, interview, Uncategorized
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25 Amazing Books for Teaching about Art

Missy left on comment on a previous post: ” LOVE that you’ve included some of your favorite kids books! Any…

  • September 28, 2013
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  • art teacher tips, art teaching, book review
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2nd Grade Masks inspired by Alaska

I think Alaskan native masks are so beautiful. Our 2nd graders learn about Alaska in their social studies class and…

  • February 7, 2013
  • masks, sculpture, second grade, social studies

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