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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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9 Kindness Books for Kids

I was on a mission last year to find some excellent books about KINDNESS for kids.  I found NINE books…

  • July 31, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, book review, books, bulletin board, character education, drawing, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, third grade
Colorful children's drawings of quirky creatures and rainbows, with the text "Not Just a Scribble Creatures" at the bottom.

“Not Just a Scribble” Creatures

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  • March 7, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, abstract, book review, books, drawing, first grade, second grade
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Watercolor Sharks and Free Shark Drawing Guide/Coloring Pages

Recently, I reviewed the book How to Survive as a Firefly and showed you a firefly art project to go…

  • November 9, 2017
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, animals, book review, books, painting, science, watercolor
Free firefly art project featuring colorful designs and step-by-step drawing guides.

How to Survive as a Firefly: Art Project

I was given the book How to Survive as a Firefly from Innovation Press to share with you on my…

  • October 22, 2017
  • 3 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, book review, collage, coloring, drawing, Teachers Pay Teachers
Illustration of three figures in red outfits with large white dots, set against a cosmic backdrop with colorful dots. It captures the whimsical essence suited for a children's book.

Yayoi Kusama Children’s Book

I am in love with this new children’s book about Yayoi Kusama.  The illustrations are gorgeous.  I love Yayoi’s style…

  • October 21, 2017
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, book review, books, contemporary artists
A vibrant child's drawing with hearts, stars, a sun, a ladder, and various abstract shapes and doodles resembles a mural filled with imagination.

Train Track Mural Drawings

If you would like a fun activity for a group of young kids or even your own little train enthusiastic,…

  • June 22, 2017
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, book review, collaborative artwork, collage, drawing, second grade
Wooden train tracks and drawing activities. Blank outline drawing of train tracks colored in vibrant patterns and artful designs.

Art Using Train Tracks

In my last blog post, I reviewed the book Old Tracks, New Tricks.  It is a super cute and creative…

  • April 1, 2017
  • 1st grade, abstract, book review, books, first grade, second grade
A book cover shows wooden train tracks and toy trains with faces, titled "Old Tracks, New Tricks," a delightful children's book by Jessica Petersen.

Review of Old Tracks, New Tricks– Children’s Book about Trains

Get the whole free download here!  I have a fun book to share with you today.  Innovation Press sent me…

  • March 29, 2017
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  • 1st grade, book review, books, kindergarten, preschool, Teachers Pay Teachers
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
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