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ted harrison inspired landscape and polar bear art project for kids

Ted Harrison Inspired Landscape & Polar Bear

Take your kiddos on a trip to Canada’s northern territory to explore my favorite artist, Ted Harrison and draw a friendly polar bear. Ted Harrison (1926-2015) hailed from the UK...Learn More
45 Min
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Winter Folk Art Trees | Easy art lesson for kids using marker and watercolor to make colorful simple winter trees

Winter Folk Art Trees

These Folk Art Trees created with wintery colors is a quick and easy art project to do when days are cold and short. Packed with art standards, this 60-minute project...Learn More
60 Min
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A Fall Cozy Hibernating Bear project for second grade students with free downloadable drawing guide handout for the classroom

Cozy Hibernating Bear Using Tempera Paint and Simple Materials

Who doesn’t love snuggling up on a chilly winter night? As the days start to get shorter and colder, this hibernating bear will have you dreaming of cozy winter nights...Learn More
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Penguin Art Project | Easy holiday art lesson for kids

Penguin At Night Art Project

Penguins are a popular request in first and second grade. Students study Antarctica and are quite familiar with penguins and their habitat. Once students see how easily they can draw...Learn More
45 Min
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How to Teach Proportion | Snowman Project | Elements & Principles of Design

This simple snowman drawing can be a great introduction to the concept of proportion for younger students, using nothing more than their own hand to measure and help point out...Learn More
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How to Draw a Christmas Car with a black oil pastel

How to Draw a Christmas Car

Looking for a fast art project to do with your students? This cute Christmas car is quick (two sessions at 45 minutes each) and full of art techniques: symmetrical drawing,...Learn More
90 Min
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What to do in your Art Room in December

It’s officially December and one of the most beautiful, sparkly and fun seasons, but also the busiest and most interrupted seasons in the art room. To combat the overwhelm, create...Learn More
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Teaching art during the holiday and the gift of consistency. Staying true to your art program during the holidays with book suggestions and student artwork

Staying Consistent to Your Art Program During the Holidays and Art Project Suggestions

No matter how much you adore celebrating the holidays at home, when it comes to teaching art, the holiday season can be downright chaotic. Don’t ban your glitter just yet....Learn More
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Holiday Collage Project for kids | Deep Space Sparkle

Holiday Collage Project

Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations. When I first did this project many moons ago, I recognized the importance of stepping back a bit and...Learn More
30 Min
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