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The Easy Way to Teach Tints and Shades to Kids (with FREE Worksheets)

The Easy Way to Teach Tints and Shades to Kids (with FREE Worksheets)

Teaching color theory to kids can be a fun challenge. Here’s a quick tutorial for mixing tints and shades to show value with paint. Don’t forget to download the freebie printable for teachers. This mini-lesson for kids is perfect for getting color theory started with your students.

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Looking for Art with Pumpkins? Try this Engaging Pop Art Activity
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Looking for Art with Pumpkins? Try this Engaging Pop Art Activity

Looking for some ideas for art with pumpkins?

This is one of those pumpkin art activities that you’ll come back to every year! This lesson embraces the artistic style of pop art and makes a great time of fun and learning for students.

As with most of the activities I do with my students, I like to use a holistic approach that incorporates much more than art. In this pumpkin project, your students will learn about pop art artists, read a story, and use imagery common during the fall season - a pumpkin!

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