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Lively Llamas and a Garden of Glue Caps: A Whimsical Recycled Art Project for Kids
Why Are the Cats Purple? A Quick Art Mini Lesson That’s More Than Just Cute
Expressive Self-Portraits: An Oil Pastel and Clay Art Project for Kids
Easy Bunny Collage Art Project for Kids: Fun Spring Craft with Patterns & Paper
When Bugs Go Bougie: A Mixed Media Insect Art Project for Kids
Dot Explosion: A Bold and Easy Abstract Art Lesson for Kids
The Good, the Bad, and the Glitter
Teaching art to kids brings daily surprises - from magical moments to glitter everywhere. Why I stopped using glitter and what I use instead.
How the Arts Transformed My Teaching (and Changed My Life)
Clay Story Bracelets: A Symbolic Art Project Inspired by The Jade Bracelet
Art Projects vs. the Creative Process: What’s the Real Difference for Kids?
Building Emerald Cities: A Fantastical Collage Project for Creative Kids
Blue Like the Tang Dynasty: A Still Life Painting Lesson Inspired by Chinese Art
Character Dogs with Personality: Mixed Media Art Meets Poetry in Upper Elementary
Princess Petra’s Parade: A Paul Klee-Inspired Portrait Project from Art Camp (and Beyond!)
Chalk Pastels Without the Mess: Fun, Low-Stress Art Projects for Kids
How to Paint Watercolor Nutcrackers with Kids (and Add Glitter + Gold Leaf Without Losing Your Mind)
4 Ways to Use Emotional Paintings in the Classroom to Inspire Discussion
Glitter Garden Art Project for Kids: Sparkle, Color, and Creative Fun
Neon Lion Art Project for Kids: Bold Colors on Black Paper