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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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Martin Luther King Jr. Portrait Art Project

Few figures in American history inspire hope in the human spirit quite like civil rights activist, Martin Luther King Jr. His iconic I Have a Dream speech outlined his hopes...Learn More
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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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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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How to Make a Holiday Reindeer with free download packet guide to use with your students in the art room, templates and more!

How to Make a Holiday Reindeer

Gather the kids and some colorful paper, chalk pastels and a bit of glitter to create this festive reindeer. I always said that some animals like elephants, zebras and giraffes...Learn More
80 Min
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Jeff Koons inspired Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon project for students in 2nd grade through 5th grade. Art projects that incorporates form, collage and paper.

Jeff Koons Inspired Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Project

There’s something about watching the mix of the colorful, larger-than-life balloons traveling high above the streets of New York City paired with the sounds of marching bands that make the...Learn More
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