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How to Make Cute Paper Animals for Earth Day

ashley — Sun, 05 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

These simple endangered animals are easy enough for the youngest of kindergartners to create, and are a forever favorite subject for younger students. Students will focus on shape in this lesson to create the body using simple cutting skills. They will also add value to create a shadow, then use line to create the face

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How to Teach Kids to use Colored Pencils | Earth Day Coloring Pages

ashley — Sat, 04 Apr 2026 12:00:00 +0000

Have you ever started a project using colored pencils where students rushed through their work and end up with scribbles instead of a nice, evenly colored space? If so, then this video tutorial will help you encourage your students to slow down and relax into their work by teaching them a few simple techniques for

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Recycled Cardboard Lion

ashley — Fri, 03 Apr 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This lively little lion, inspired by the illustrations of Clare Youngs, is sure to have your students roaring with excitement! With only a few basic shapes involved, students can easily create a lion with stunning results. Students will focus on line and pattern to create bold, energetic designs with a waterproof marker on all pieces

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What to do in your art room in April

Elly Cutcliffe — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:30:00 +0000

April is art show month! All the work you’ve put into your art program and your students are worthy of a celebration, so I hope that you are able to step back and give yourself a pat on the back. And remember, if your art show didn’t go as planned, it’s not a reflection of

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Peter Rabbit Watercolor Project

Fri, 27 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

I love The Tale of Peter Rabbit by Beatrix Potter. I was inspired by her beautiful watercolor illustrations to create this easy project for spring. The best part? The technique is simple and uses materials you already have on hand. I added a bucket of radishes to my drawing but you could add a basket

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Watercolor Easter Eggs

Tue, 24 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000

Looking for a classroom-friendly Alternative to painting eggs for Spring and Easter projects? This lesson teaches students four different watercolor techniques to create colorful patterns and designs that they can use to decorate their paper eggs. So, let’s get started! What You’ll Need: – Waterproof black marker – Liquid watercolors – Wax crayons or oil

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How to Make a Spring Flower Paper Bouquet

ashley — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

When I think about springtime, I immediately think of beautifully blooming flowers sprinkling color everywhere after winter thaws. These paper flower bouquets are just what you need to brighten up your classroom for springtime and use up some scrap paper in the process! This lesson features several different ways to create organic flower shapes beginning

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How to Create Easy Watercolor Resist Flowers

ashley — Mon, 23 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000

These bold, colorful flowers are sure to brighten your day! This lesson is a mash up of two projects from my book, Draw, Paint, Sparkle; Van Gogh Flowers and Big, Bold Painted Flowers. The two lessons combine to create a happy bouquet of flowers, inspired by Vincent Van Gogh, that even your youngest students can

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