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Bravely embracing creativity

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Welcome to Artful Mommy! I'm Monica Lee, an art teacher and artist. I created this space to share projects and activities that will foster creativity at home, and at school.

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10 Tips for Creating a Tech-Free Childhood

10 Tips for Creating a Tech-Free Childhood

10 Tips for Creating a Tech-Free Childhood

Screens are everywhere these days. From toddlers in shopping carts, to one-to-one ipads in elementary schools, technology has crept into...

48 minutes ago4 min read

What I Learned Moving from High School Art to Elementary, and Beyond

What I Learned Moving from High School Art to Elementary, and Beyond

What I Learned Moving from High School Art to Elementary, and Beyond

This post is going to be different from my usual art project posts. I want to shed light on something I’ve seen far too often: elementary art teachers are simply not valued the way high school art teachers are.

Jun 24 min read

Art Supply List for the Elementary Art Teacher

Art Supply List for the Elementary Art Teacher

Art Supply List for the Elementary Art Teacher

Today I want to help everyone out! Keep reading to see my list of materials that are must haves for a basic art class!

Sep 23, 20244 min read

Painting a Color Wheel - What are the real Primary Colors?

Painting a Color Wheel - What are the real Primary Colors?

Painting a Color Wheel - What are the real Primary Colors?

Hey there, fellow artist extraordinaires! Guess what? I stumbled upon a mind-blowing revelation not too long ago - brace yourselves - Blick

Jul 12, 20245 min read

Jungle Design: An Exciting Second Grade Art Project that Explores Creativity

Jungle Design: An Exciting Second Grade Art Project that Explores Creativity

Jungle Design: An Exciting Second Grade Art Project that Explores Creativity

Recently I completed a project with my second graders that was super creative, successful and fun.

Apr 19, 20243 min read

Alphabet Art, one of the best first grade art projects!

Alphabet Art, one of the best first grade art projects!

Alphabet Art, one of the best first grade art projects!

I've seen different variations of this project on the internet and decided to give it a try with my first graders. Alphabet Art is an...

Apr 12, 20242 min read

Fourth Grade Abstract Trees in Oil Pastel

Fourth Grade Abstract Trees in Oil Pastel

Fourth Grade Abstract Trees in Oil Pastel

This was SUCH a fun and successful project. I introduced my fourth graders to the abstract art of Wassily Kandinsky. Kandinsky is most...

Feb 29, 20242 min read

First Grade Colorful Bug Illustrations

First Grade Colorful Bug Illustrations

First Grade Colorful Bug Illustrations

Coming up with projects for the first graders is always the most challenging for me. I avoid crafts and draw alongs. Instead I focus on...

Feb 23, 20243 min read

Painting to music, a fun and engaging elementary and high school art Project!

Painting to music, a fun and engaging elementary and high school art Project!

Painting to music, a fun and engaging elementary and high school art Project!

This art project is based on the art of Wassily Kandinsky and the children's book "The Noisy Paintbox." This is a fun project for grades...

Jan 18, 20243 min read

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