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Happy Sun | Draw & Paint Along with Patty

ashley — Mon, 25 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This art project is based upon the Sun, the closest star to planet Earth and the center of our solar system. Perfect for any age child, children will focus on shape as they cut out the circle sun and triangles, then add decorative lines and patterns using oil pastels. To finish off, kids can give

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Just Add Glitter | Simple Bird Project

Elly Cutcliffe — Thu, 21 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

When a book speaks to you in a very personal — and glittery — way, you know that creating a coordinated art project is of utmost importance. The lovely Angela DiTerlizzi mailed me a copy of Just Add Glitter for obvious reasons. While I haven’t met her in-person, we are clearly kindred spirits. I will

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4 Things to Organize at the End of the Year

Elly Cutcliffe — Mon, 18 May 2026 12:00:00 +0000

At the end of the year, it’s easy to cram everything into your cabinets and shut the door, but organizing before you head off for summer break will give you the time and space to focus on planning and setting up for the year when you return instead of cleaning up last year’s mess. Here

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Watercolor Resist Sunflowers

Patty Palmer — Thu, 14 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

Flowers offer the opportunity to explore a wide color palette and endless shape possibilities, making them the perfect subject matter for the end of the year. Using liquid watercolor will make quick work of covering the large paper with vibrant color and easily allows for the magic of watercolor resist, which will analyze your first

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Happy Flower | Georgia O’Keeffe Art Project

ashley — Tue, 12 May 2026 15:30:00 +0000

When I was teaching art to hundreds of children, one of my favorite ways to teach children how to use paints was to begin with kid-friendly subjects like fish, butterflies, or flowers. In fact, I have so many projects based on these subjects that it’s almost dizzying! Once children have a base drawing, the real

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Bird in a Cherry Tree Art Project

ashley — Thu, 07 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

This project has been one of my personal favorites for a very long time. It was the first project I did that made me aware of how powerful collage and choice-based techniques are for children. The project is based on the illustrations in Lois Ehlert’s book, Pie in the Sky. It uses a plain or

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Summer Art Ideas Inspired by Nature Anatomy

Neil Cutcliffe — Mon, 04 May 2026 15:00:00 +0000

It’s no secret that students love exploring nature in their artwork. The curiosities of the natural work supply an endless well of inspiration and wonder. The book Nature Anatomy: The Curious Parts and Pieces of the Natural World by Julia Rothman is one of my favorite sources of inspiration for nature-themed lessons. Want to name

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The Course I Wish Had Existed When I Started Teaching Art to Kids

ashley — Thu, 30 Apr 2026 23:00:00 +0000

When I first stepped into the crammed portable way back in 2004 to teach my first art class, I wasn’t thinking about how the tables were set-up or what supplies I had. I just wanted the kids to like me. I vaguely recall my mindset, my complete and utter lack of awareness of how “real”

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