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A Fall Cozy Hibernating Bear project for second grade students with free downloadable drawing guide handout for the classroom

Cozy Hibernating Bear Using Tempera Paint and Simple Materials

Who doesn’t love snuggling up on a chilly winter night? As the days start to get shorter and colder, this hibernating bear will have you dreaming of cozy winter nights...Learn More
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Penguin Art Project | Easy holiday art lesson for kids

Penguin At Night Art Project

Penguins are a popular request in first and second grade. Students study Antarctica and are quite familiar with penguins and their habitat. Once students see how easily they can draw...Learn More
45 Min
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How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help point out...Learn More
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Holiday Collage Project for kids | Deep Space Sparkle

Holiday Collage Project

Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations. When I first did this project many moons ago, I recognized the importance of stepping back a bit and...Learn More
30 Min
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Folk Art Santa

Folk Art Santa

There is something wonderful about dipping a paintbrush into a pot of color and seeing a picture appear. Add an extra flair by allowing the paint to dry and adding...Learn More
80 Min
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How to Make a Holiday Reindeer with free download packet guide to use with your students in the art room, templates and more!

How to Make a Holiday Reindeer

Gather the kids and some colorful paper, chalk pastels and a bit of glitter to create this festive reindeer. I always said that some animals like elephants, zebras and giraffes...Learn More
80 Min
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Jeff Koons inspired Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon project for students in 2nd grade through 5th grade. Art projects that incorporates form, collage and paper.

Jeff Koons Inspired Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Project

There’s something about watching the mix of the colorful, larger-than-life balloons traveling high above the streets of New York City paired with the sounds of marching bands that make the...Learn More
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How to Make a Color Wheel Thanksgiving Turkey

I have to admit, the more color a project has the more I love it. And this Thanksgiving turkey? Well, let’s just say I could make them all. day. long....Learn More
45 Min
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How to create a funny face ghost with younger students. Follow along my tutorial video with free downloadble handout guide

How to Create a Funny Face Ghost for the Halloween Season

Who says ghosts have to be scary? These happy, friendly ghosts are easy to draw and make, even for preschoolers or kindergarten kids. This project is based on the book,...Learn More
30 Min
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