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  • paint/pencil

Death of a Snowman (Snowperson)

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on April 9, 2019

For years I have been trying to teach the difference between warm colors and cool…

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  • paint/pencil

Second Grade and Design Thinking

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 27, 2019
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  • First Grade

First Grade and Todd Parr

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 25, 2019March 25, 2019

In an effort of collaboration with a first grade teacher, I focused some time on…

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  • paper

Third Grade’s Adventure with Collage

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on December 17, 2018December 17, 2018

I have always loved the idea of collage. It’s always been very messy though and…

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  • chalk

Chalkin’ It Up in the Pumpkin Patch

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on December 17, 2018

This year, I am really into the holidays. I don’t know why, but I’ve been…

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  • clay
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First Grade Weavings and Sewing Projects

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 6, 2018June 9, 2018

I really enjoy teaching children how to weave.  It is so personal and useful.  Weaving…

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  • chalk/oil pastel
  • Gallery

Wayne Theibald is the Man

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 5, 2018June 5, 2018

Do you have a favorite artist?  Mine is Georgia O’Keeffe, followed by Marc Chagall, and…

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  • paint/pencil

Third Grade Knocks My Socks Off

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on June 3, 2018

This project was done at the beginning of the year, as a way to get…

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  • chalk/oil pastel

Third Grade Creates the Northern Lights

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 28, 2018
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  • First Grade

First Grade Creates Space

  • by Sonia Chapman
  • Posted on March 27, 2018March 27, 2018

Want a super fun lesson to teach first graders about salt’s effect on watercolors? Make…

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