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Text "Art is Basic" in a purple watercolor style with paint splatters.

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Sketched postcard images of a man in various styles and patterns, with slight differences in facial hair and clothing details.

Portrait Drawing Exercise from postcard images

Drawing Activity This drawing activity will help to sensitize you to the variety of drawing styles and qualities.  First, fold…

  • May 14, 2011
  • drawing
Pencil sketch of abstract stacked shapes, including a heart and a "Hotel Delfino" sign with a small dolphin graphic.

4th/5th Grade Secret Cities– Drawing in 3-d, shading

Secret Cities The 4/5s learned  how to draw 3-d forms and include shading and shadows.  They stacked these shapes to…

  • May 9, 2011
  • drawing, fourth grade, third grade
A pencil sketch of a panda resting its head on a bamboo structure with a few clouds in the background, showcasing cross hatching technique.

Cross Hatched Animals

Hatching and Cross-Hatching  by the 3/4s The 3/4s are learning about hatching and cross-hatching.  They explored this technique in a…

  • May 7, 2011
  • drawing, fourth grade, third grade
A large boot outlined with stick figures dancing, climbing, and parachuting around it on a white background, evoking the creativity of 3rd grade.

Contour Shoes– 3rd grade

Contour Drawings  The students observed the details and lines on their shoes.  They completed a contour line study of their…

  • May 5, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • drawing, third grade
Drawing of seven Greek vases on a green surface, displaying various shapes and decorative patterns, ideal for 4th-grade or 5th-grade students studying ancient art.

Greek Vase Drawings- 4th/5th grade

Greek Vase Drawing & Model:  First, the 4/5s read a magazine about Greek vases. Then they made a small vase using…

  • March 20, 2011
  • 3 Comments
  • drawing
Child's colorful drawing with Dr. Seuss-style abstract structures on a grassy landscape under a bright blue sky.

Dr. Suess Architecture

The 2nd graders studied Dr. Suess in their language arts class.  In art class we looked at the artwork of…

  • March 14, 2011
  • drawing, second grade
A colorful child drawing showcases two figures, one red circling a green, reminiscent of Keith Haring's style. Vibrant geometric shapes enliven the background.

Figure Drawing like Keith Haring

  These are drawings by 4th/5th graders.  Who was Keith Haring?  What is gesture drawing?  The 4/5s learned about the…

  • November 30, 2010
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
A chaotic abstract pencil drawing featuring swirls, shapes, and various irregular forms on a white background, embodying the spontaneity of non-objective drawings.

3rd/4th grade Non-objective drawings

The students learned how to identify realistic, abstract and non-objective art.  The 3/4s worked on a non-objective graphite drawing.  Using…

  • October 26, 2010
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  • drawing, fourth grade, third grade
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Display of end-of-year memory books and zine templates for students; features accordion books, illustrated art reflection pages titled "My School Year" and "My Year in Art," plus a beginner guide on how to make a zine.
Three colorful art award certificates with art-themed illustrations and text, displayed with the title “Art Award Certificates” and a note stating “13 fun designs!”.
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Free Sub Tub Guide

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Helpful Line Handout

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