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RECYCLED Tropical fish art project for Earth Day

Recycled Tropical Fish Earth Day Project

Have some cardboard lying around? Of course, you do! I make it a point to keep a stack of trimmed cardboard pieces to use in the art room. I find...Learn More
1.5 Hrs
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Watercolor Tulips Art Project

When you’re looking for a quick art lesson to do in one art session that requires just a few supplies and maximum student engagement, you can’t beat a watercolor resist....Learn More
45 Min
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Art and Joy | Protecting our Artistic Intuition

Oh my goodness, teachers! Essential art book alert! Danielle Krysa’s latest book, Art and Joy Best Friends Forever is an absolute must for your art room book shelf. It’s the...Learn More
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How to Draw with Oil Pastels | Tulip Drawing

If you’re wondering how to teach students how to draw and color with oil pastels, today’s video tutorial is designed to do just that. I adore tulips and used them...Learn More
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Here, Near & Far Snowy Tree Landscape

One of my favorite things to teach children is landscape because it involves concepts that they see often, but may have never really thought about before. One of those concepts...Learn More
45 Min
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CLICK, CLACK, MOO VALENTINES

Click, Clack, Moo, I Love You Art Project

It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups and the illustrations need to be...Learn More
80 Min
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winter tree silhouette landscape using pan watercolors for kids

Winter Tree Silhouette Art Project

I grew up in a rural area of Prince Edward Island where the land is basically flat with just a few hills. Perfect for cross country skiing. My bestie, Leslie...Learn More
1.5 Hrs
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How to Plan Your School Year in art for a successful teaching year

How to Plan Your School Year in Art

Teachers are known for being proficient planners and if you’re anything like me, you love opening up a fresh planner. But if those blank pages start taunting you to fill...Learn More
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how to make your own glitter paper project for kids

How to Make Your Own Glitter Paper

I love glitter. It makes everything special. My favorite memories of teaching art to kids was during the sparkly month of December (and February for Valentine’s Day) when I would...Learn More
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  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024
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