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1st Grade Art Lessons

Paint Like Pollock: Art Project for Grades K-2

As much as I love creating a big mess with paint, I wasn’t inspired to create a Jackson Paint Like Pollock art project until I saw this post. I knew...Learn More
40 Min
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Teach your kids how to draw and paint a cute, colorful owl. Owl art project for kids.

Colorful Painted Owl Art Project

I’ve been playing around with this painted owl art lesson for a while now. I created this free owl drawing guide and have been taking advantage of it. My third graders...Learn More
55 Min
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Collage art and craft project for kids based on the book, Chicken Little. Art & Literature art projects by Deep Space Sparkle

Chicken Little & Henny Penny Art Project

Chicken Little is a folk tale about a chicken who believes the world is coming to an end. Those who study tales in school may have already found ways to incorporate...Learn More
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Kids paint a beautiful pear still-life observation painting

Painted Pears Still Life

Are you in the mood for some warm weather colors? I thought so.  Although I LOVE the holiday colors and winter art projects, sometimes you need a change of scenery....Learn More
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Kids create a Matisse-inspired Christmas tree. Quick and easy holiday craft project for boys and girls.

Matisse-Inspired Christmas Tree

I wasn’t planning for this project to take one class period, but that’s how it turned out. Sometimes it’s tricky gauging how long it will take children to complete a project....Learn More
45 Min
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Poinsettia print art project: simple kid’s art and craft activity for the holidays.

Poinsettia Print Project

One of my favorite art lessons for kids involves a simple kitchen sponge and tempera paints to create a beautiful poinsettia. If you haven’t tried this lesson before, gather up...Learn More
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Cat at Night Art Project

The Cat at Night by Dahlov Ipcar is a perfect read for the art room; beautiful illustrations, easy text and a great example of silhouettes. I spent an afternoon coming up...Learn More
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Chengdu: Panda Bear Art Project

I received this book in the mail a few months ago and as soon as I opened up the package and saw sleepy Chengdu, I knew my first graders would love him. Chengdu...Learn More
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How to make a sunflower watercolor painting

Watercolor Sunflower Resist Art Lesson

I tend to revert to flowers as the subject of my art lessons near the end of the school year.  They provide an opportunity to explore a wide color palette...Learn More
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