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Sharing Our Blessings Giveaway 2024

Sharing Our Blessings Giveaway 2024

In addition to the Red-Nosed Reindeer Dice Roll Game, I’ve joined a group of amazing teacher authors in a blog hop. We are each giving away a $25 TpT giftcard and all you have to do to enter is complete the Rafflecopter entry below. Then, visit any additional blog posts you are interested in to find more free stuff and more chances to win a gift card. This post is about how to draw a reindeer and reindeers drawing.

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10 Easy Ways to Draw and Paint a Turkey
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10 Easy Ways to Draw and Paint a Turkey

Drawing a turkey is a delightful activity for kids and adults alike, especially during the Thanksgiving season. For that matter, painting a turkey, creating a turkey collage, or just any artful activity involving a turkey is fun during this time of year.

Whether you’re a teacher looking for an engaging classroom project, a parent planning a fun craft session, or a teaching artist seeking inspiration, learning how to draw easy turkeys can spark creativity and bring joy. In this post, we’ll explore step-by-step instructions and ideas for creating simple drawings of turkeys, ensuring anyone can pick up a pencil and create their very own masterpiece.

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This Is The Most Beautiful Fall Trees Painting Project For Elementary

This Is The Most Beautiful Fall Trees Painting Project For Elementary

Fall is the perfect time to get inspired. The vibrant colors of changing leaves on fall trees provide a great opportunity for young artists to explore bright paint colors in their art projects. A fall art project not only allows elementary students to make bright and beautiful art but also allows them to learn about and observe the changing world around them. Here are the most beautiful fall painting ideas that you can use in your classroom or at home.

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4 of the Most Colorful Winter Art Projects for Elementary

4 of the Most Colorful Winter Art Projects for Elementary

Winter is one of the most beautiful times of the year. With the clean and crisp cover of fresh snow, it is easy to see the beauty present in the world around us. Winter also provides a great focus for elementary art projects. Here are four winter elementary art projects that will help your students practice the elements of art while appreciating the beauty of the colder months. 

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4 Best Holiday Elementary Art Projects from Party in the Art Room

4 Best Holiday Elementary Art Projects from Party in the Art Room

The holidays are a great time to add winter holiday and Christmas-inspired art to your classroom. We all know how excited kids get around the holidays and these holiday art projects are a great way to funnel their holiday cheer into excellent art education.

Here are four of the best holiday elementary art projects that students will love.

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Welcoming Spring With Daffodils: A Beautiful Collage Art Project

Welcoming Spring With Daffodils: A Beautiful Collage Art Project

The Daffodil Collage Painted Paper Project is such a celebration of this joyful season. Capturing the essence of spring through the lens of artistic expression will truly inspire your students. Plus, this project is great as an extension of life cycles in science or to send home as a gift on Mother’s Day.

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3 Reasons Why All Teachers Should Encourage Simple Drawings in the Classroom
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3 Reasons Why All Teachers Should Encourage Simple Drawings in the Classroom

As a general education teacher, it's important to encourage creativity and self-expression in your students. One great way to do this is by incorporating simple drawings and abstract art ideas into your lesson plans. These types of activities can be accessible to all students, regardless of their artistic abilities, and can provide a variety of benefits.

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Art is at the Core : Yayoi Kusama (Flowers)

Art is at the Core : Yayoi Kusama (Flowers)

Yayoi Kusama is a Japanese artist and writer who moved to the United States in 1957. She became associated with the Pop Art Movement in the 1960s. She is often acknowledged as one of the most important artists to come out of Japan. Kusama’s works also exude many characteristics of abstract expressionism.

Below are ideas for integrating Yayoi Kusama’s Flowers with other subjects.

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