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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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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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Elementary Art Sub Plans: No-Prep & Emergency Substitute Lesson Ideas

Looking for easy elementary art sub plans? Emergencies happen, and your substitute may not have an art background. The good…

  • February 18, 2026
  • substitute lessons
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Look, Find and Spy Creative Art Challenge for Kids

Look, Find & Spy Creative Art Challenge One of my favorite types of art projects is the kind that lets…

  • February 1, 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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18 Winter Books for Children – Snow, Snowmen, Fun!

Are you looking for some fun winter art books for children? These are great to read in your classroom before…

  • November 28, 2025
  • winter
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Pumpkin Art Project with Texture Leaf Crayon Rubbings

If you’re looking for a fun and easy end-of-October art project, this is one I always love to do with…

  • October 20, 2025
  • 1st grade
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Scarecrow Art Project with Template – Fall Art Lesson for Kids

A Perfect Scarecrow Art Project for Kids Are you looking for a fantastic fall art project for your elementary art…

  • October 5, 2025
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  • fall, second grade
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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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