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Book Reviews

3 playful and interactive art books for the young artist or an art teacher’s classroom library.

Beautiful Books for the Young Artist

The Meet The Artist series features playful and interactive pop-up books that showcase three of my favorite art masters: Pablo Picasso, Alexander Calder and Henri Matisse. I purchased the Picasso and Calder...Learn More
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A collection of 7 winter art and craft projects for kids ages 5-10

7 Winter Art Lessons To Try

7 WINTER ART LESSONS TO TRY Winter is coming and that means I get to pull out my favorite winter art lessons and projects for my students. There is something about...Learn More
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5 Great Art Books for Your Art Room

I love combing through bookshelves looking for new picture book releases that would make great transitions into an art lesson. Some titles are recommended by readers (love this!) but most often it requires a...Learn More
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Teaching Art and Motherhood

I received this question yesterday and it stuck with me. Some questions I answer back right away especially if it’s an easy answer regarding art supplies or an art lesson, but...Learn More
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Art Inspiration from Alaska

To celebrate my 50th birthday (I need to start owning this number), Neil and I took the kiddos on a cruise to Alaska. Just saying those words makes me feel more...Learn More
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A Child’s Introduction to Art: Book Review

I love a great book but when it comes to children’s art history, the selection has been boring. Not anymore. I was thrilled to receive a copy of A Child’s...Learn More
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The Shape of My Heart is a great book to read during Valentine’s Day festivities. Also links up to a kid’s art project.

Book Review: The Shape of my Heart

I went to my local Indie bookstore a while back searching for a book to tie-in with my Valentine’s Day themed art lessons. I gravitated towards the sea of pink...Learn More
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Arlo Needs Glasses Art Lesson

Arlo Needs Glasses by Barney Saltzberg is about as cute as you can get when it comes to interactive picture books. My group of Kinders LOVED this book. We read the...Learn More
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Inspiring Children’s Books

Children’s books add so much to an art room. Not only do they provide wonderful inspiration for great art lessons but reading a book for 5 minutes can calm the...Learn More
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  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024
  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024