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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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8 Valentine’s Day Art Projects with Hearts for Kids (Elementary)

Over the years, I’ve tried a lot of different Valentine’s Day art projects. Some worked better than others. These 8 are my favorite heart art lessons for kids. If Valentine’s Day art project planning always sneaks up on…

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  • January 18, 2026
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How to Make a Vision Board with Kids | 2026 Vision Board Inspiration and Printables

Are you looking for a fun 2026 New Year’s art project? Creating a Vision Board with kids is a great way to create a visual representation of goals, dreams and inspiration! These combine art making, reflection, goal-setting and…

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  • December 11, 2025
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18 Winter Books for Children – Snow, Snowmen, Fun!

Are you looking for some fun winter art books for children? These are great to read in your classroom before doing a winter art project! 18 Winter Books for Children General Winter Books for Children First, here are…

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  • November 28, 2025
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Thanksgiving Art Projects for Kids: Gratitude Tree, Thankful Turkey, Patterned Leaves

Are you looking for some fun Thanksgiving art projects to encourage thankfulness in your students? Here are some fun Thanksgiving art ideas! Plus, keep reading down to the very bottom for some of my favorite suggestions for books…

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  • November 3, 2025
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Pumpkin Art Project with Texture Leaf Crayon Rubbings

If you’re looking for a fun and easy end-of-October art project, this is one I always love to do with my first graders. Begin by reading a book about leaves or pumpkins! Here are some of my favorites…

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  • October 20, 2025
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Halloween Children’s Books that are Spooky and Fun!

Looking for some new Halloween children’s books? I recently went on a shopping spree for Halloween read-alouds your class will go batty for!  I picked out my favorites to share with you. Most of these are probably on…

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  • October 14, 2025
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Scarecrow Art Project with Template – Fall Art Lesson for Kids

A Perfect Scarecrow Art Project for Kids Are you looking for a fantastic fall art project for your elementary art students? This is one of my favorites! I do this with my second grade classes. I looked through…

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  • October 5, 2025
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Drawing Cartoons with Mark Kistler – An Interview!

I have a special guest for this blog post today!  I had the exciting opportunity to talk with Mark Kistler, who has written many popular drawing books (with over 1 million books sold) and has shared his love…

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  • September 11, 2025
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150 Children’s Art Books With Art Projects: A Huge List for Art Teachers

Are you looking for amazing children’s art books that go along with art projects? One of my favorite ways to introduce an art lesson for grades K-2 is to pair a children’s book with the project. There are…

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  • September 1, 2025
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The Ultimate List of Art Supplies for an Elementary Art Class

Do you need a printable art supply list for elementary art? Are you stocking up a brand-new art room or simply looking for some recommended art supplies for kids? Ordering art supplies can be overwhelming when you don’t…

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  • August 8, 2025
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10 Back to School Art Projects | All About Me

All About Me art projects are great for Back to School! Here are 10 (actually more!) awesome Back to School art projects to get to know your students and ease into the school year. Keep reading to get…

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  • August 4, 2025
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Art History Children’s Book | MousterWorks by Angela C. Hawkins

Are you looking for a fun art history children’s book? MousterWorks is an awesome new book that connects with art history! You will love this very fun book by Angela C. Hawkins. Keep reading to learn more about…

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  • July 29, 2025
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Crayon Transfer Doodle Art Project

Crayon Transfers – Fun End-of-Year Activity Are you looking for a one-day, quick and easy end of year art activity? This crayon transfer activity is perfect for those odd days where you have one class period before a…

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  • May 22, 2025
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Art Award Certificate- Free Printable!

Happy Teacher Appreciation Week! Just a quick note that on Tuesday, May 6 and Wednesday, May 7 all resources in my TPT shop will be 25% off! Use coupon code: Thankyou25 As the end of the school year…

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  • May 6, 2025
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Earth Day Art Project for Kids

Are you looking for a fun Earth Day art project that would work for a variety of ages? This one was a hit with my students- with so many creative variations! Earth Day Art Project for Kids I…

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  • April 6, 2025
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