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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A colorful, zigzag-folded paper art piece featuring hand-drawn words, patterns, and images like stars, a sun, and a painter’s palette—perfect for all about me or back to school art projects.

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

Colorful watercolor frame with a paintbrush and palette surrounding the text "First Day of Art Class, Projects & Books.

What To Do On the First Day of Art Class

Hello! I am already seeing lots of posts in Facebook groups asking what to do in the first few days…

July 30, 2024

1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, books, fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade

Students’ art supplies, paint bottles, and artwork are shown with the text "23 Best Art Room Hacks" at the bottom—perfect tips for art teachers gearing up for back to school.

Best Hacks for Art Teachers and Back to School Bundle

Are you looking for the best ways to save time, save money and spruce up your room? Of course you…

July 18, 2024

all grades, art teacher tips, first days of school

A colorful drawing composed of repeated text spelling "MARCIA" in various alternating colors and patterns within a grid layout on white paper, creating an eye-catching grid name design perfect for back to school.

Grid Name Design for Back to School

Are you looking for an easy back to school project for your students? Here is a name design that I…

August 13, 2022
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1st grade, all grades, first days of school

Back to School! Tips and Projects for Art Class" text with colorful pencils and paper boats on a black background.

Back to School Tips and Projects for the Art Teacher

Hi friends! Many schools are already going back for the new school year and I thought I would round up…

August 10, 2022
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all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing, first days of school

A board filled with notes and ideas about the importance of creativity.

Open House Idea for Art Class

At our Back to School night we have parents come in to meet the teachers, learn about curriculum and find…

September 19, 2019
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all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board

Colorful and creatively designed children's backpacks with various patterns and drawings, featuring rainbows, hearts, and unicorns. Ideal for back to school, these backpacks inspire imaginative ideas among young students.

3 Back to School Ideas

During the first week of school, you want to be teaching routines and expectations for your art class. I always…

July 28, 2019
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1st grade, all grades, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, Teachers Pay Teachers, third grade

An inspiring display with colorful words like "Curious," "Amazing," "Creative," "Awesome," and "Imagine" drawn on a whiteboard, adorned with various decorations.

Positive Words Banner: Inspiring for Back to School

At the end of the year last year, my students created this colorful and inspiring banner that we are displaying…

September 3, 2018
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all grades, books, bulletin board, character education, collaborative artwork, first days of school, free time activities