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Working Through Mistakes- Art Made Easy 011

If you teach art to children, no doubt that you’ve come across a child who is unhappy with their work. Some children become rattled by a torn piece of paper... Learn More

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Tips for Running an After-School Art Program – Art Made Easy 010

Kathy Barbro was one of the first art educators to offer online art resources through her site, Art Project for Kids.  No doubt you have seen or purchased her wonderful... Learn More

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Ancient Dwellings Rock Art

This art project offers kids the opportunity to create their own rock art petroglyphs using terra cotta clay scraps and white paint. And the best part is that the project... Learn More

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Hawaiian Dancers Art Project

What you’ll need: – 12″ x 18″ white drawing paper (or watercolor paper if you have it) – Black waterproof marker (I use Sharpie brand) – Watercolor paints (I use... Learn More

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Paper Cut Molas

PAPER CUT MOLAS Molas are cloth panels that form part of a blouse for the Kuna women of Panama. They use a quilting technique called reverse appliqué to create the... Learn More

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From Art Educator to Art Entrepreneur: AME 009

Megan Schiller is the founder of The Art Pantry, a design studio specializing in children’s creative play spaces. She is a former Reggio-inspired preschool teacher and art educator and her... Learn More

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Secrets of a Teachers Pay Teachers Top Seller: AME 008

Have your colleagues ever told you how well you explained a lesson? Or how creative you are? Do people always ask you for advice? If any of these questions ring... Learn More

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How to Create a Thematic Art Unit with Laura Lohmann: AME 007

Have you ever wondered how art teachers come up with so many fabulous lessons? Today I talk to Laura Lohmann from the blog, Painted Paper, on her strategy for designing & implementing her... Learn More

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Sketchbook Project #7: Farm Animals

The Sketchbook Project is a record of how my sixth grade students used sketchbooks during their art class to record art information and create projects. Learn how I used sketchbooks instead of individual sheets... Learn More

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