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3 Ways to Honor National Hispanic Heritage Month

ashley — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:30:00 +0000

From September 15th to October 15th, we celebrate and honor National Hispanic Heritage Month. If you’ve ever wondered why it begins in the middle of the month, it’s because September 15th is the day that several Latin American countries celebrate their independence, with Mexico’s and Chile’s falling shortly after. This is a great time for

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How to Make a Papel Picado | Mexican Folk Art

Patty — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

TRADITIONAL MEXICAN PAPEL PICADO Papel picado is a traditional Mexican craft that features colorful paper sheets with intricate cut-out details. It was made by stacking many sheets of paper and using chisels to cut the designs. You can easily make your own papel picado by layering sheets of tissue paper and using scissors. Enter your

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How to Paint Dots for Dot Day & Project Roundup

ashley — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:00:00 +0000

There is just something about dots that make them the quintessential art project embellishment. I don’t know if anyone loves them quite as much as Yayoi Kusama, who’s out-of-this-world artwork inspires art teachers everywhere. Yayoi Kusama is one of those highly relatable artist’s for young students. Her artwork is approachable, whimsical and covered in dots!

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Autumn Apples | Cut-out Apple Art for Kinders

Patty Palmer — Wed, 26 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

While searching for a literature tie-in for these adorable apples, I found Nikki McClure’s exquisite book Apple. The story takes you on a visual journey of the cycle of an apple; from apple picking to composting and re-birth. The children had fun anticipating what would become of the bright red apple. Here is my book

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What to do in your art room in September

ashley — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 15:00:00 +0000

September in the art room typically means one thing; back to school! Whether you are just starting back after Labor Day or you’ve been back for a few weeks already; by mid-September everyone is firmly in the groove of the new school year. Here are a few things to do in your art room to

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The Complete Guide to Purchasing Art Materials for Elementary Teachers

ashley — Mon, 24 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

Are you wondering what art supplies to buy for your elementary classroom? Whether you’re a brand-new art teacher setting up your first classroom or a veteran teacher working with a limited budget, purchasing the right materials can make the difference in how children experience art-making. There is nothing worse than a poor quality liquid tempera

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What is Sulphite Paper?

ashley — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0000

Have you noticed “sulphite paper” listed frequently in our material lists and ever wondered what it is? If you have, don’t worry. You’re not alone. When I first began teaching, I wasn’t too familiar with common practices and materials for teaching art to children and one of the most nagging questions I had then was

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Managing Artwork with Student Portfolios

Patty Palmer — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 15:30:00 +0000

One of the most overwhelming aspects of being an art teacher is managing all the artwork. Of course, you don’t have to manage it at all; children can take their art with them when they leave class. But for me, I like to keep all of the art created in the art room in the

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