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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful poster titled "Mixed Media Explorations" showcases an art project with two illustrated worksheets, featuring diverse art materials and a captivating piece of abstract art.

Abstract Art Project: Mixed Media Explorations

This is a fun art project I like to use to get students exploring different types of materials at the…

  • October 13, 2024
  • abstract, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade, third grade
Illustrated animals in cars shaped like food items provide the perfect creative art assignment for elementary students, including detailed drawing guidelines ideal for an engaging art sub plan.

Art Sub Plan for Elementary Students- Animals in Cars!

Hello! I have been working on a series of “print and go” substitute teaching plans for elementary art class. These…

  • September 27, 2024
  • all grades, drawing, substitute lessons
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Character Creation Workshop with Tracy Subisak: A Fun and Creative Experience

Our school had an amazing visit from Tracy Subisak, a Taiwanese-American author and illustrator known for her children’s books. She shared her creative process, read "Sorry, Snail," and demonstrated character creation techniques. Students then created their own characters. I got a signed copy for my collection. Have you hosted an author visit before?

  • July 7, 2024
  • artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
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Drawing Activities with Lynda Barry

In April, I had the pleasure of attending the National Art Education Association conference in Minneapolis. I was really excited…

  • May 19, 2024
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, book review, books, drawing, NAEA conference
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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
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, all grades, first days of school
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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
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, bulletin board, collaborative artwork, drawing, first days of school
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Frida Kahlo and her Animalitos Art Project

This year during Latinx Heritage Month (September 15-October 15) I will be teaching my 3rd graders about Frida Kahlo and…

  • September 19, 2021
  • distance learning, drawing, self portrait, third grade
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Distance Art Lesson: Shapes with Repeating Lines

We are still fully virtual over here! I feel like I have been getting into a groove and things are…

  • December 5, 2020
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, abstract, distance learning, kindergarten
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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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