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Everything You Need To Know About Tempera Paint For Kids: A Complete Guide

Everything You Need To Know About Tempera Paint For Kids: A Complete Guide

One of the most delightful tools in our creative arsenal is tempera paint—a vibrant, versatile medium that has captured the hearts of artists and educators alike. But what exactly is tempera paint, and why should you incorporate it into your art lessons?

Well, let’s explore its unique qualities, uses, and advantages.

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Creativity Lights the Way with the Drawing Practice Workbooks

Creativity Lights the Way with the Drawing Practice Workbooks

As a parent, teacher, or caregiver, there's a unique joy in watching a child express themselves through art. Imagine giving them a tool that nurtures their creativity while also helping them develop their drawing skills. I’m excited to introduce the Drawing Practice Workbook with Drawing Prompts: Drawing Practice for Kids—a delightful guide designed to inspire young artists to explore their creative potential.

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How We Created Our Own Van Gogh Immersive Experience

How We Created Our Own Van Gogh Immersive Experience

Vincent Van Gogh is one of the most well-known artists across the globe. In honor of his legacy, we created our own sort of Van Gogh immersive experience, which we lovingly called the Van Gogh Vault for our Spring Arts Festival. We transformed our gym into an art gallery that exhibited paintings created by all 600 students in our school, each one inspired by a work by Vincent van Gogh.

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5 Absolutely Awesome Ways to Foster Creativity in Homeschooled Children
Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba

5 Absolutely Awesome Ways to Foster Creativity in Homeschooled Children

For many parents, homeschool life provides the flexibility needed to focus on educational endeavors that traditional education opportunities often neglect. Homeschooling serves as an effective method for fostering creativity in the minds of their children. Without the rigid structure and limited curriculum of traditional schooling, homeschooled children have more freedom to embrace hands-on learning while actively working through the creative process.

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What's the Difference Between Tempera and Acrylic Paint?
Materials, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba Materials, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba

What's the Difference Between Tempera and Acrylic Paint?

Have you ever wondered what the difference is between tempera paint and acrylic paint? You're not alone! Many people don't know the difference between tempera paint versus acrylic paint. In this blog post, we'll explore the differences between these two popular types of paint, including their application, cost, and more. Keep reading to learn more about tempera paint vs acrylic paint.

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Elementary Art Lesson: How to Create an Ice Cream Painting for Kids
Enhancement and Integration, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba Enhancement and Integration, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba

Elementary Art Lesson: How to Create an Ice Cream Painting for Kids

In this elementary art lesson, you will learn step-by-step how to create an ice cream painting using crayons and tempera cakes. This is a great activity for children of all ages and the finished product is sure to bring a smile to your face. Plus, it's a great way to encourage creativity and promote fine motor skills in young learners. So, let's get started and learn how to make an ice cream painting!

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How to Use the Inside Out Strategy for Looking at Art With Kids
Enhancement and Integration, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba Enhancement and Integration, Curriculum Amanda Koonlaba

How to Use the Inside Out Strategy for Looking at Art With Kids

Do you want to teach your elementary art students how to look at art in a more meaningful way? The Inside Out Strategy is a great tool to use with kids to help them understand and appreciate the works of art they are looking at. This strategy encourages students to look beyond what they see on the surface and to make deeper connections with the work of art. In this blog post, we will discuss how to use the Inside Out Strategy for looking at art with kids.

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