This is me art project

In my first year of teaching, I was terrified of teaching art. It was a subject I had always struggled with and that a few of the kids had already decided they HATED. Thankfully, I was able to find some art activities that everyone could be happily engaged in!

This is one of the fun projects we made from the awesome kids art activity book Collage Workshop for Kids by Shannon Merenstein. My little one loved playing dress up with pictures of herself.

Biography Buddies - Students research a historical figure and write a biography about that person. The biography report is presented on a biography buddy. Very creative. Informational Writing | Informational Texts | Teaching Research | Technology in the Classroom | Teaching History | Cross-curricular Activities

A collection of art projects and activities for children ages 5 & 6

Looking for imaginative Halloween activities or an October art lesson for kids? Try our fall nature collage project! This fun and easy art project teaches children how to create spooky paper landscape art using autumn leaves, acorns, sticks, grasses, and other seasonal finds. Visit for the step-by-step instructions for this exciting kids fall art project and variations for kids and art students of all ages! | Elementary art | Art classroom | Art teachers | Nature school

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Van Gogh Art Project for Kids! Create this Starry Night Masterpiece with your students! This Van Gogh inspired Art Project for Kids uses simple materials you already have in your art supply closet. Free Step-by-Step video and tutorial at The Crafty Classroom.