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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Graphic Design Magazine Cover

I wanted to introduce graphic design to my 4th graders and I thought a magazine cover would be super fun. …

  • May 18, 2011
  • fifth grade, fourth grade
A hand-drawn, green letter "R" with vine details and a blue circular design in the center on a beige background, resembling Illuminated Letters.

Illuminated Letters– The 5th/6th grade

The 5/6s visited the Chazen Art Museum to see Medieval illuminated manuscripts.  These delicate and decorative books were amazing!  The…

  • May 2, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
A blue and purple octopus painting surrounded by small, colorful, square, and round mosaic tiles.

Mosaic Frescoes

The 4/5s (4th/5th graders) learned about Greek and Roman mosaics and frescoes.  We poured mosaic cement onto masonite boards and…

  • April 5, 2011
  • fifth grade, fourth grade, mosaic
A figurine in a metallic outfit holding a flag and shield, standing on a base labeled "DARWIN OF OTFORD." Week Update included.

Week Update

Well, I haven’t updated since this past Sunday, so I will briefly tell you what I’ve been up to..  parent-teacher…

  • March 26, 2011
  • fifth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade
Multiple colorful drawings of snowmen arranged on a table, showcasing various artistic styles and decorations, resembling a collection of Artist Trading Cards.

Artist Trading Cards

My 5th/6th graders made these artist trading cards using the African Adinkra carved stamps they made.  Each kid made one…

  • February 18, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • ATCs, fifth grade, sixth grade
Abstract painting with black flower patterns on a background of alternating pink and purple squares, using carved stamps for unique texture.

Carved Stamps– 5th/6th grade

My 5th and 6th grade class carved stamps from E-Z Cut and then we printed them many times.  They looked…

  • February 9, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • collaborative artwork, fifth grade, group artwork, printmaking, sixth grade
Illustration of a girl in profile with hieroglyphics beside her. She wears a colorful headdress with gold accessories, capturing the style of Egyptian profile paintings.

Egyptian profile paintings–4th/5th grade

Egyptian Profile Paintings:The 4/5s have studied ancient Egypt in their social studies class.  In Art class, they are using the…

  • January 11, 2011
  • fifth grade, fourth grade
A colorful, symmetrical piece with geometric patterns, featuring pink, blue, green, and yellow hues.

Islamic Tile Design

Islamic Art In this project the 5/6s are tying together Social Studies, Math and Art! They are making a geometric…

  • January 3, 2011
  • 4 Comments
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
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