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If you're an educator in need of some creative resources for virtual or in-person instruction, check out our newest product, Similes and Metaphors, posted on our Luna Arts and Ed TPT Store: "Similes and Metaphors" teaches these figurative language terms using whiteboard animation, art, and photography to engage and assist students. Products Included & Suggestions …
Making a salt dough snowman is a fun holiday craft for all ages. This YouTube video will give you step-by-step instructions: Salt Dough Snowman Ornaments. The Recipe is simple: 1 Cup of Flour1/2 Cup of Salt1/2 Cup of Water Here's some other items I suggest: Twigs for armsTin foil to lighten ornamentsOrange toothpick for nose …
I’ve returned to my literacy roots with this collection of whimsical poems now available on my Luna Arts and Ed Teachers Pay Teachers Store. Whimsy and Wonder was born when I was a READ 180 literacy teacher, working with struggling middle school readers grades 6-8. I knew that practicing fluency was essential for my students' …
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"Dwell in the land and cultivate faithfulness." For days on end these words have swirled through my mind and caused me to wonder: What does it mean to cultivate faithfulness during this Covid-19 pandemic that is ripping through our world? This morning I finally looked up the scripture, Psalm 37:3, and the footnote provided some insight: …
Like water finding its way through rocky terrain, sometimes creativity takes interesting twists and turns. Creating engaging, interactive teaching resources for our Luna Arts & Ed Teachers Pay Teachers Store has become an artistic outlet for my husband and I during this challenging Covid-19 pandemic. Developing products has given us opportunities to explore new forms …
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Awaiting Spring visualizes my search for hope as I wait for this seemingly unending Covid-19 pandemic to end. The floral garland moves from winter holly to spring flowers, symbolizing hope that this winter of despair and death will end and life with flourish once again. I created the hummingbird nestled in her nest from …
Learn how to create a heart mixed media by watching the following video Love Mixed Media Heart Tutorial. Here are the supplies you will need: Art Canvas Acrylic Paint: White Titanium, Red Cadmium, Turquoise, Yellow Ochre Gesso Golden Gel Medium (Matte) Lace Stamps Jim Holtz Distress Ink Ranger Feathers Jute Heart Embellishment
If you're looking for a fun and creative project to keep you busy during this Covid-19 stay-at-home order, try planting a vegetable garden. Gardening is one of my favorite forms of creative expression, so I decided to make a vegetable garden even though our yard had limited available space. This video will take you through …
The Dream Eye Watercolor Portrait Lesson is a fun and easy art activity. Learn how to use carbon paper to transfer a copy of the mixed media painting I created, and how to use water color pencils to create your own artwork: Supplies: All you need are watercolor pencils, carbon paper and watercolor paper. I've …
