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Oil Pastel Self Portraits and Poetry
Enhancement and Integration Amanda Koonlaba Enhancement and Integration Amanda Koonlaba

Oil Pastel Self Portraits and Poetry

The fun and unique thing about oil pastel self portraits and poetry is the variety of lessons students will get the opportunity to learn. You may also encounter something similar with students as I did. Since some of them were not ready for building the color with oil pastels, this was differentiated by media. I’ll talk more about this toward the end of the post.

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How to Know if an Art Lesson is High Quality
Amanda Koonlaba Amanda Koonlaba

How to Know if an Art Lesson is High Quality

It can be overwhelming to find high quality art lessons on the internet. It can be downright difficult to find one that integrates content with other subjects while aligning to specific standards. Don’t worry! Party in the Art Room is here to help!

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Caren Barber: Art Teacher Spotlight
Amanda Koonlaba Amanda Koonlaba

Caren Barber: Art Teacher Spotlight

Learn from Art Teacher Extraordinaire, Caren Barber. Take a gander at what feeds her creative soul and her most successful art lesson ever!

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Stylized Cactus Art Lesson
Amanda Koonlaba Amanda Koonlaba

Stylized Cactus Art Lesson

Do you need an no-prep center for art or writing? Looking for a sure-fire sub lesson? Look no further than this Stylized Cactus Art Lesson for Kids featuring one of our signature, hand-drawn-style Art & Roll games!

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