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10 DIY outdoor games for kids to try this summer! These are easy and fun and will have the whole family playing! Updated March 2024 Are you beginning to make your summer bucket list yet? How about adding some DIY outdoor games...
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Below you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Trophy and a Trophy Coloring Page. A little bit of shading makes it look 3D. Drawing of a Trophy Trophies come in all shapes and sizes, but the...
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Andrea Martelle Andrea lives in Cumberland, Maine with her family. Previous to working at the Artful Parent, she taught Kindergarten for many years, working with English Language Learners and she also spent time teaching at a local children’s art studio....
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Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a paw print for a dog and cat.  Drawing of a Paw Print When students learn how to draw a paw print, they will get a chance to think...
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Rachel Withers Rachel is the Editorial Manager at The Artful Parent. She is passionate about engaging with kids through art, whether at art groups or through teaching photography at a local elementary school. Rachel lives in Portland, Maine, and loves...
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Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for how to draw a Minion Tutorial Video and a Minion Coloring Page. They are from the Despicable Me franchise.  Minion Drawing Instead of providing coloring pages of your student’s favorite cartoons, why...
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Catalina Gutierrez of Redviolet Studio shares her favorite art activities for toddlers that encourage creative exploration, including cloud dough, painting, playdough, water play and more. Updated May 2024 I have been teaching a few morning classes for toddlers in different locations...
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The best way to get students off to a good start to any drawing project is to show them how to use guides as a reference point. If students make lines like those on their own paper, before drawing, they will have...
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Rachel Withers Rachel is the Editorial Manager at The Artful Parent. She is passionate about engaging with kids through art, whether at art groups or through teaching photography at a local elementary school. Rachel lives in Portland, Maine, and loves...
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Here you’ll find an easy step-by-step tutorial for Blue from the If movie and Blue Coloring Page. He along with Blossom, gets the help of Cal and Bea to save all of the IFs. A drawing of Blue This brand...
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