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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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Classroom Window Paintings

One of my favorite things to do in my classroom is paint my windows. I have a few windows that are open to another room, and I've painted...

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Jan 20, 20231 min read

First Grade Winter Collage - Pointillism, size and placement

This was a fun two day project that I did with my first graders based on the book "Snow" by Uri Shulevitz. This project was definitely...

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Jan 11, 20233 min read

5th Grade Van Gogh Reproductions!

Are you looking for a fun project that will make students feel successful with drawing and color? My 5th graders are currently working on...

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Sep 29, 20223 min read

Increase Learning with Natural Light!

Did you know that children's test scores go up when they are in a classroom that has more natural light? It's true, there have actually...

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Sep 26, 20222 min read

How to teach Elementary Art. Tips, tricks and everything you need to know to get started!

I was a high school art teacher for 14 years, and I loved it. We would spend days, sometimes weeks working on projects. The sky was the...

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Jun 24, 202216 min read

Painted Leaf Wreaths

A few months ago I took the job of Art teacher at my kids elementary school. Needless to say, it has been a very busy and fun transition...

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Nov 18, 20212 min read

Just let kids paint! Free Painting!

Here is my favorite creative activity that we continue to go back to again and again at our house. Free painting. Free painting allows...

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Aug 20, 20213 min read

Last Minute Easter Egg Craft!

After over 15 years of living in or near the city of San Diego, we recently moved to the suburbs! It was a very busy and stressful few...

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Apr 2, 20212 min read

Little egg carton gardens!

I usually write about art projects, but today I want to share my favorite activity that we have done this school year, and it's a...

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Nov 9, 20204 min read

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