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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Dot Day Art Projects

Art Project for Dot Day

Another Dot Day has come and gone.  I’ve seen lots of dot projects all over the internet already.  Here is…

  • September 17, 2015
  • collage, kindergarten
Nine square-shaped Notan designs on a white background, each in a different color and unique pattern.

Notan Cut Paper Designs: Third Grade

I have several art lessons that I did not post about yet from this past school year, so look forward…

  • July 27, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • collage, third grade
Three colorful leaf-themed watercolor paintings overlapping each other on a white background, showcasing creative art projects with vibrant leaves.

3 Art Projects Using Leaves

Summer is the perfect time to create art with your child.  Nature provides endless inspiration for art.  Here are three…

  • July 6, 2015
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, drawing, painting, science, summer camp, watercolor
Collage with robot, bamboo, and various elements like tickets, alphabet print, 1989 dates, and swimming certificates.

Emily’s Blue Period – Personal Collages for 3rd Graders

Our school librarian introduced this book to me and I think it is such a sweet story.  This book is…

  • March 16, 2015
  • book review, books, collage, sixth grade, third grade, Uncategorized
Abstract artwork featuring colorful squares, rectangles, and various paintbrush strokes in purple, blue, green, and orange. This mixed media piece captures the playful essence of a 3rd grade art project.

Mixed Media Self Portraits by 3rd Grade

My students made self portraits with construction paper, tissue paper and paint. This project is always a hit with the…

  • November 7, 2014
  • 6 Comments
  • collage, self portrait, third grade
A variety of colorful fall leaves in different shapes and sizes arranged on a white background, creating a beautiful printable.

Fall Leaf Printable

Aren’t the colors of the fall leaves breathtaking?  I scanned some of the leaves that I found on the trees…

  • October 15, 2014
  • science, Uncategorized
Colorful hand cutouts and a star-shaped craft with beads are displayed on a blue and green "Reach for the Stars" bulletin board.

Reach for the Stars – Back to School Bulletin Board

I hope you are enjoying your first few weeks back to school!   Here is a Reach for the Stars bulletin…

  • September 18, 2014
  • bulletin board, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, third grade, Uncategorized
Child's painting of a penguin wearing a scarf and hat with a colorful background of orange, yellow, and blue shapes.

Penguin Collage Paintings with Kindergarteners

Thank you, Patty Palmer, for this fun penguin collage project idea! We used paint dotters to paint the backgrounds instead…

  • March 10, 2014
  • collage, kindergarten, painting, winter
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