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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

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

An art space is the new playroom!

Do you have a playroom? Once I became a parent I began dreaming about a playroom. A place where I could throw all the toys and never have...

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Aug 24, 20193 min read

Building a creative work space for kids at the office!

Being a working parent is a challenge, sometimes people need to bring their kids to work with them. I'm a huge fan of kid friendly work...

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Jul 6, 20193 min read

A blank canvas surrounds you! Ways to use your patio floor as a space for art and learning!

Did you know you have a huge blank canvas right outside your home? One of my favorite things to do is write/draw/paint on our patio....

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Apr 29, 20193 min read

Build your own backyard Sandbox!

Kids love sandboxes! They provide a safe outdoor space for them to get messy and creative in. The best part is it will get them out of...

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Feb 15, 20193 min read

Toddler art supplies!

There are some basic art supplies that every child should have. You probably already have a lot of them. Beyond that the possibilities...

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Jan 22, 20194 min read

Easy ways to build an artistic environment for your kids!

Would you like to create a space where your child can go to unwind and get creative? A place where your child will feel in control and at...

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Jan 21, 20194 min read