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How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments: The Easiest Salt Dough Recipe and Craft Ideas
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How to Make Salt Dough Ornaments: The Easiest Salt Dough Recipe and Craft Ideas

Salt dough is a convenient and cheap alternative to clay: made with only three common ingredients (salt, flour, and water) it can be whipped up straight from the kitchen pantry. In this post, I am sharing the salt dough recipe I have used and perfected over the years; it has served me well in many years of teaching and crafting, and I genuinely hope you will enjoy it as well!

How to Create Calligram Poetry: Surrealism Art Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan
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How to Create Calligram Poetry: Surrealism Art Interdisciplinary Lesson Plan

What is a Calligram poem?

A calligram is a word or piece of text in which the design and layout of the letters creates a visual image related to the meaning of the words themselves.

This Lesson plan includes the history, contemporary use of calligram, as well as examples from different cultures. The practical inquiry encompasses four activities and art explorations.

How to Incorporate Art into Different Subjects Curriculums
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How to Incorporate Art into Different Subjects Curriculums

Art is often thought of as a standalone subject, separate from traditional academic subjects such as math, science, and history. However, incorporating art into different subjects can help reinforce key concepts and make learning more engaging and enjoyable for students. In this post, we will explore different ways to incorporate art into different curriculums and provide…

Decalcomania Painting Art Exploration | Inquiry Based Learning Lesson Plan
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Decalcomania Painting Art Exploration | Inquiry Based Learning Lesson Plan

A Decalcomania is a kind of painting created by pressing a thin layer of wet paint between two surfaces. It can be done by folding papers in half,  like in this lesson, or by picking up wet paint from a smooth surface (such as glass) with paper or canvas.