DIY File Folder Texture Plates

I love my Fiskars texture plates!  But ... I wanted to figure out a cheap way for teachers with tight art budgets to create their own textures for students to use.  Depending on the age level you teach, your students could even make these to share.  

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When Monsters Teach Color

 Here are 3 different ideas for teaching about color using monsters.  You can have student draw their own monsters using  How To Draw Monsters or just use a Monster Coloring Page.  

Just click on the image to see more information and step by step instructions.

You can also get some monster lesson ideas on my Pinterest board about monsters.

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Picasso Face Demonstration

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Organize Your Curriculum

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