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Art and Literature

Do YOU Have a Hat?

A while ago, I stumbled across the most adorable children’s books. Do You Have a Hat? written by Eileen Spinelli and illustrated by Geraldo Valerio features the hats of some very famous...Learn More
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Princess and the Pea Art Lesson

Here is a great lesson that uses oil pastels/crayons and watercolor for a classic resist lesson. Very easy to draw, this Princess and The Pea project can be achieved in...Learn More
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Inspired by the book Snowmen at Night, first graders created a tissue paper background and added a mixed-media snowman. A great winter art and craft project for kids.

Snowmen at Night Art Project

Couldn’t resist creating an art project based on the book Snowmen at Night by Caralyn Beuhner. I read the story to my first grade students and then we got busy creating...Learn More
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Monsters Don’t Eat Broccoli Art Project

Barbara Jean Hicks is a beloved children’s book author from Port Hueneme, California. If you visit Barbara’s website, you’ll discover that she is not only a writer, but a lover of...Learn More
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Art and Literature Round-Up

Children’s picture books make the best art projects. Sometimes I use the illustrations for inspiration, other times, I read the book to the class and create an art lesson around...Learn More
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Hundertwasser art project for kids that teaches warm and cool colors plus pattern and line.

Hundertwasser Inspired Art Lesson

HUNDERTWASSER INSPIRED ART Hundertwasser is best known for his use of “bright, dark colors” and organic lines, including hi shamus spiral shapes.  For many of my fifth grade students, learning about...Learn More
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Best Children’s Books to Teach Art

Here’s another question from a reader that I wanted to share with you all. Kim is a Kindergarten teacher who wants to use books to introduce famous artists to her...Learn More
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Giant Squid Art Project

Giant Squid Art Project

What’s the biggest thing in the ocean? According to the giant squid in Kevin Sherry’s book I’m the Biggest Thing in the Ocean, he is! This lesson was inspired by...Learn More
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Pre-Historic Fish Art Lesson

Half art lesson, half free-choice project, this project requires lots of time to imagine, draw and create. Based on the book Raptors, Fossils, Fins & Fangs by Ray Troll and...Learn More
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