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2nd Grade Art Lessons

making a paper menorah project craft

Create a Paper Menorah Project

A menorah is used to celebrate Hanukah in the Jewish Community. There are 9 candles with the center one used to light 8 candles for each day of Hanukah. This...Learn More
60 Min
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Elementary Student Milestones In Art

Student Milestones in Art | Kindergarten, First & Second Grade

This is the first installment of the Student Milestones in Art Series. Part II covers 3rd, 4th and 5th grade and Part III covers middle school students. As a teacher,...Learn More
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Just Add Glitter Bird | Easy holiday art project for kids

Just Add Glitter | Simple Bird Project

When a book speaks to you in a very personal — and glittery — way, you know that creating a coordinated art project is of utmost importance. The lovely Angela...Learn More
30 Min
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Textured Fall Leaves

I look forward to doing this project every year. Anytime you take a real object, in this case, fresh leaves and apply paint to the underside, something magical happens. For...Learn More
40 Min
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How to draw and paint a water color easter egg art lesson for kids

Watercolor Easter Eggs

Looking for a classroom-friendly alternative to painting eggs this Easter? This lesson teaches students four different watercolor techniques to create colorful patterns and designs that they can use to decorate their...Learn More
60 Min
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How to draw and paint large scale leaves and flowers

Large Scale Tropical Flowers & Leaves

Last summer, I hosted a workshop in Santa Barbara. The event center was rather bland and barren, so my team of fantastic 16-year olds painted large scale flowers and leaves...Learn More
45 Min
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How to draw and paint a sea turtle using simple art supplies.

Sea Turtles Drawing & Painting Lesson

Sea Turtles Drawing & Painting Lesson This sea turtle drawing & painting art project was inspired by this Under-the-Sea Chalk Lesson. To keep the project manageable for first graders, I used...Learn More
55 Min
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nutcracker art lesson for kids with templates

Nutcracker Art Project

Nutcracker Art Lesson Most everyone has either read The Nutcracker and the Mouse King a story written in 1816 by German author E. T. A. Hoffmann, or seen the ballet by Tchaikovsky....Learn More
80 Min
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Patty Palmer of Deep Space Sparkle shows you 4 watercolor techniques to do with your kids

4 Watercolor Techniques Every Student Should Know

If you love watercolor as much as me, you might be looking for the best watercolor projects to teach your students. I’ve done hundreds over the years and my favorites...Learn More
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  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024
  • Deep Space Sparkle, 2024