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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A colorful, abstract drawing of a unicorn with a rainbow mane and hearts in the background, inspired by Mr. Doodle’s whimsical style.

Mr. Doodle Inspired Doodling Pictures

My 4th/5th graders learned about the artist Mr. Doodle and watched several videos of him doodling. You can see his…

  • October 22, 2019
  • 2 Comments
  • contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
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Bucky Badger Designs by Kids

This past summer, there were painted Bucky Badger sculptures all over our city.  The Badger is the mascot of the…

  • October 26, 2018
  • all grades, contemporary artists, drawing
Halloween-themed menu featuring a variety of creative activities arranged in a 3x3 grid layout, topped with a pumpkin illustration.

Halloween Themed Choice Menu

At a recent inservice, we were introduced to ways to give differentiation to learners of different paces and allow them…

  • October 22, 2018
  • 1 Comment
  • choice menu, drawing, free time activities, Halloween
A colorful abstract drawing featuring a mix of landscapes, cityscapes, and whimsical elements like waves and a rocket, inspired by Justin Vining's artist study.

Whimsical Landscapes (Justin Vining artist study)

I love this lesson!  I teach about contemporary artist Justin Vining and the kids explore the qualities of watercolor pencils…

  • September 8, 2018
  • contemporary artists, fifth grade, fourth grade
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Sailboats from Milk Cartons- 1st grade

Earlier I wrote a tutorial on how to make sailboats from milk cartons. My 1st grade students have finished making…

  • April 19, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • 1st grade, crafts, sculpture
Illustrations: 'Fairy Houses' text with a mushroom house, flower tower, and a fairy with long hair and colorful dress.

Fairy Houses and Gnome Homes- Drawings & Sculptures

What could be more fun than fairy houses and gnome homes?  I don’t know, but let me know if you…

  • April 18, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, recycled art, sculpture
Colorful crayon artwork with a rainbow, clouds, and flowers, featuring a happy stick figure with glasses at the bottom—ideal for a children's book.

I’m Not Just a Scribble: Children’s Book Author Interview

(Amazon Affiliate links are used in this post at no extra cost to you.) Have you heard of the book…

  • March 4, 2018
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  • 1st grade, all grades, book review, books, drawing, interview, kindergarten, second grade
Abstract artwork featuring intertwined red ribbons and geometric shapes on a dark background framed with a colorful border.

In Case You Missed It: Frank Stella Inspired Children’s Art Project

Two and a half years ago I posted this lesson about using Frank Stella’s artwork as inspiration for children’s drawings. …

  • January 28, 2018
  • 2 Comments
  • artists, contemporary artists, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
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