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Mar 21, 2022
10 Must-Have Books that Inspire Creativity!
If you've been following me for a while on Instagram, you know that I am a crazy Children's lit lover! How many pictu...
Mar 8, 2022
The Real Me Art Lesson: Celebrating who we are on the inside!
So way back when I first started teaching (cough cough, 15 years ago back in 2008, there was no Pinterest, no Instag...
Feb 9, 2022
Folk Art Portraits: Celebrate Influential and Inspiring People
One of my favorite lessons that I do every year with my students is a Folk Art Lesson inspired by the artist Heather...
Jan 25, 2022
Celebrating Black Artists in School
Last year for Black History Month, I really wanted to find a dynamic way to highlight and celebrate the work of some ...
Jan 21, 2022
5 Cardboard Creations Your Kids Will Love
5 fun and engaging cardboard project ideas that will have kids of all ages excited to create!
Jan 16, 2022
Cardboard Alligators
Are you a sucker for a recycled art project like me? If so well then you’re in the right place! I am so...
Dec 19, 2021
Home For the Holidays Art Lesson
My students have been on a BIG winter homes kick per our last Winter Village lesson. So I decided to en...
Dec 1, 2021
Charming Winter Village Drawings
Have I mentioned lately that I am obsessed with all things charming and cozy?? Oh I haven’t? Well let m...
Nov 29, 2021
Winter Village Window Painting
Spread joy around your school by painting a simple winter village on the windows!
It’s the most won...
Nov 15, 2021
10 Must-Have Art Supplies at Home!
An art supply gift guide for kids ages 3-7
One of the most frequently asked questions I receive aro...
Nov 4, 2021
Botanical Plexiglass Painting
Is there anything more satisfying than painting on glass or plastic? I think not! That’s why plexiglass...
Oct 29, 2021
How to Make Painted Paper
First of all, if you’re not following the fabulous Laura Lohman over at Painted Paper Art (@paintedpape...