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Nature Study: Barns

Do you love seeing a bright red barn proudly standing out in a field? I sure do! These farm buildings are used for various…

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Winter Snow Globes

Why not create a Winter Wonderland inspired by Vincent Van Gogh and his beautiful painting The Starry Night? Happy Creating!…

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Woodland Wonders: Bear

Struggle with drawing or painting animals? Love to incorporate habitats and animal characteristics? This directed drawing/painting bear project is perfect for you. Why not…

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Woodland Wonders: Deer

Struggle with drawing or painting animals? Love to incorporate habitats and animal characteristics? This directed drawing/painting deer project is perfect for you. Why not…

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Woodland Animals: Moose

My students created these adorable little creatures from the winter woods. Not sure about you, but many of my students love to paint but…

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8 Classic Painting Techniques from The Masters to Teach Today

This was an interview I did a few years ago with the Jessica Balsley from the Art of Education. It pretty much sums up…

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Nature Study: Tree Trunk Slices

My students love creating the wood slices! Why you ask? Because each one represented the age of the child. Students delighted in mixing up…

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Nature Study: Pumpkins

Pumpkins are fun! Their size and color, smell and taste make them perfect for children to observe and explore. Pumpkins are a warm-season vegetable…

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Nature Study: Monarch Butterflies

Artists and Scientists over the years have been intrigue by the beautiful Monarch butterfly and have included them and other butterflies in many of…

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Line Study: Branching Lines

Create some beautiful branching fall trees and a colorful pumpkin patch. This adorable project takes about 3 – 40 minute art sessions. Simple materials…

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