Favorite Winter Projects for After Winter Break!

Happy New Year! If you are anything like me, you've spent ZERO time thinking about returning to school next week. Like, I mean, my brain has been switched to ANYTHING-BUT-SCHOOL mode. As it should be, I say. Until, that is, the end of break sneaks up on me!So to put your cute little head at a tiny bit of ease, I thought I'd share my favorite winter lessons here in this blog post. Be sure and tap the...

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Behind My Mask: A Super Kid Self-Portrait!

 Hello, friends! I have created a lesson for my students and any kiddos who wish to create titled Behind My Mask! When my students return in the fall (and, yes, I said 'when' as I am very hopeful and optimistic), they will be asked to mask-up. We always seem to start out school year with a selfie so I was bummed when I thought of the idea of my students drawing themselves with their best facial...

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Let's Draw a Disco Ball!

Got markers? Then you have all you need (well, you'll also need paper, a plate or bowl to trace, a cup of water and a paintbrush too) to create your very own disco ball. Throw some crayons in there and write a little message under your ball as well. This project is fun, easy and SUPER COOL! Let's boogie, y'all! ...

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Let's Make a Star Pop-Up!

Need a fun project for Mother's Day or any day? For this Glow Gallery star project, I'm using supplies by Pacon. You can shop their entire glow store here for all of your glow art show needs! I am using their Pacon paper and their Creativity Street Tempera Sticks. You can check out the video here: I did this project years ago as a sub plan, if you can believe that! Here is what we created then...

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Outer Space Week: Astronaut Selfies!

Yesterday we had so much fun drawing ourselves as astronauts! If you missed, don't worry! Here's the supplies we used:  And here's the how-to video: I'm really excited about today's art project: Salt Dough Solar System! Here's the supplies I'll be creating with. If you would prefer to use Play-Doh or any other clay you already have, go for it! I'll be sharing how to make the clay at the...

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Superhero Week: Onomatopoeia Plaques!

Yesterday was so much fun as we created Onomatopoeia Plaques! And, if you didn't have the supplies to create the clay version, don't you worry. I also shared how to make block letters to create a plaque with paper! Here's the list of suggested supplies:  And here's yesterday's lesson: If you want to create with us today, we are making Super Pop Up Cards! The supplies are simple. Below is...

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Pirate Week: Pirate Ship Collage

Our pirate-y adventures continued yesterday when we made this fun Pirate Ship Collage!  If you missed out on the fun, don't you worry! You can watch the video right here. Below is a list of the supplies we used.  This one is so fun and you can use a lot of recycled materials from around your home!  If you wish to join us live today, that would be awesome! Below is the list...

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Zany Scientists! Creating a Lab and Making a Magic Potion!

Wowee! Did you join yesterday's Zany Scientist session? Well, it was so fun. I have to say, the science experiment was my favorite one yet! You can grab these supplies: And then you can follow along and create with me right here: Today is our very last Zany Scientist day! Can you believe it, the week has flown by! You can create your very own clay with me by gathering up these supplies: Not...

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In the Art Room: 4th Grade Snowflakes

So this lil repousse snowflake by my fourth graders just might be the fastest art project we bust out this year. Not that I'm bragging. I do believe those canvases coulda used a lil more work. However, I needed something short, simple and fun after our super long Mexican Sun/Moon weavings and this did the trick nicely.  Just like this third grade paper cutting project, we discussed Mexico...

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In the Art Room: How to Draw Penguins!

Ask any teacher, "What's the worst time of year to teach children?" And, if you can get that biggie-sized glass of grape-flavored adult bevvy out of his/her hands long enough for 'em to answer, they're likely to say, "The time before a break. Particularly winter break. NOW GIVE ME BACK THAT SOLO CUP!" So, what's an art teacher before winter break to do, you ask? Come up with...

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