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Ocean Glow Show!

The Ocean Glow Show was an enormous hit! Read below to see how I did it!

kid art, elementary art project, elementary art lesson, Drawing, PaintingAmy WardSeptember 17, 2023black light, black light art show, black light art, neon art, fluorescent art, glowing art, glow show, elementary art, art educationComment

Animal Collage Art Lesson

Increase students’ confidence in art with Animal Collages! Drawing, photo reference, and creativity come together in one concise lesson.

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Sky Color Penguins

Make these adorable penguins with unique sky colors after reading Peter H. Reynolds book, Sky Color!

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Ish Paintings - Painting with Paper

Want an easy kids project with amazing results? Do ISH paintings with them! It’s not actually paint but BLEEDING TISSUE PAPER! So it is easy clean up!

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Haunted House Perspective Lesson for Kids

Drawing a haunted house can be easy and fun if you know these simple perspective rules. Check out this lesson to make a haunted house art project designed for kids third through eighth grades. Note: the student examples are from fourth graders.

Drawing, kid art, elementary art project, Painting, elementary art lesson, junior high art lessonAmy WardSeptember 11, 2022fall art projects, Halloween art projects, Halloween projects for kids, art for Halloween, kids Halloween projectsComment

Monster Art

Halloween is the perfect time for making monsters and drawing haunted houses all while learning important art concepts. Get a FREE Powerpoint for kids on Famous Monster Art !

Painting, Drawing, Paper ProjectsAmy WardSeptember 24, 2021Halloween art, Halloween art projects, Halloween projects for kids, kids Halloween projects, monster art, drawing haunted houses, fall art projects, art for Halloween, elementary art, making monsters, making haunted housesComment

Eric Carle Inspired Art Lesson

Looking for a super successful art project that all students like? Eric Carle inspired collage fits the bill! Included in this post are two teaching videos, a pattern sheet and many insider tips for ensuring success.

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