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Line & pattern is one of the most basic elements of art that sets the foundation for art making. Teaching children about this element empowers them how

5 Tips for Painting with Kids You’ve all seen the amazing art projects on art teacher blogs and Pinterest. Inspiration and ideas are everywhere. But you may be wondering if you can achieve the same results with your kids. You have questions: Does paper matter? What about paint? As an art teacher for over 13 years, I’ve

A beautiful art project that's perfect for third grade students. Learn how to make a mixed media jellyfish art painting project using paint and chalk pastel

A beautiful art project that's perfect for third grade students. Learn how to make a mixed media jellyfish art painting project using paint and chalk pastel

Deep Space Sparkle | Patty Palmer on Instagram: "🎉 Comment SPARKLE and we’ll send you all of the details. If you’ve felt overwhelmed as an art teacher, you’re definitely not alone. Whether you’ve been in the art room for one year or for twenty years, we’ve all been there - and that overwhelm tends to drain all of your creative energy. It is only when you are well resourced and fully supported that you can become your best and most creative self. The Sparklers’ Club is all about giving…

Deep Space Sparkle | Patty Palmer on Instagram: "Keeping artists busy creating from start to finish means having an early finisher project at the ready…. 🍁This one is my favorite because the options are only limited to the child’s imagination. And they are so pretty on the classroom walls! . . . #creativeclassroom #arted #arteducation #earlyfinisheractivities #elementaryartteacher"

Deep Space Sparkle | Patty Palmer on Instagram: "Summer time is for exploring techniques and learning new skills, but it’s also time to have FUN (and a lot of it). So, try new things and explore what’s possible. Here are 3 techniques to add to your toolbox this summer 👇 1. Glazing with watercolor paints 2. Painted Paper Collage 3. Bubble Painting (And yes, this one is just as fun as it sounds) Which techniques are you bringing to your art camp this summer?"

Well done, you! I’m giving you a hearty applause for wrapping up another year in the art room. It’s not easy sustaining creative energy all year long when your workday is peppered with classroom management, assessments and meetings. But you did it! No doubt you are ready to dive into a juicy beach read and

Ted Harrison is one of Canada’s favorite painters. He was born in England in 1926 but immigrated to Canada’s Yukon in the 1950’s. His vibrant paintings of the people and the landscape of the Yukon Territories has brought Harrison many fans. I would highly recommend the book Ted Harrison Collected by Robert Budd for the wide

I love using picture books as inspiration for children’s art projects. Over the past 13 years I have curated a a massive list of project ideas and lesson plans. Here is my growing list of picture books and coordinating art projects for kids: A Color of His Own by Leo Lionni Abe Lincoln’s Dream by Lane Smith