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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Colorful children's drawings celebrating literacy, featuring the words "Languages: Literacy for Life" in various styles and languages, creating a vibrant display of art.

Foreign Language Art Postcard Contest

Last fall, we participated in the Wisconsin Association for Language Teachers postcard contest. The theme was Languages:  Literacy for Life. …

  • June 26, 2014
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, third grade
Pattern of multiple blue geometric lace designs on a light blue background with one gold design in the upper right corner.

Carving Rubber Stamps with 5th and 6th Graders

Before I left for my maternity/medical leave, my 5th and 6th graders were carving rubber stamps.  They were turning out…

  • March 25, 2014
  • 4 Comments
  • fifth grade, printmaking, sixth grade
Colorful hand-drawn flowers of various shapes and sizes using watercolor techniques, with a small blue butterfly at the bottom.

Have You Ever Drawn Flowers with Watercolor Pencils?

The week after winter break was up in the air.  Due to construction, we weren’t sure if we were going…

  • January 31, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, all grades, drawing, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, science, second grade, sixth grade, sketchbook assignments, third grade, watercolor
Colorful abstract flower art with a yellow center on a silver textured background and surrounding wavy designs, resembling faux stained glass.

Faux Stained Glass Paintings on Transparency Sheets

In the “better late than never” category, last Spring we made these super fun faux stained glass paintings in the…

  • January 16, 2014
  • 6 Comments
  • fifth grade, sixth grade, Uncategorized
A clay model of an Egyptian mummy and its open casket, painted with bright colors and designs, created by 4th and 5th Graders as an art project.

Egyptian Clay Sarcophagus Art Project for 4th and 5th Graders

This is a clay lesson that has been a big hit with my students.  You can see my previous posts…

  • January 11, 2014
  • 2 Comments
  • clay, fifth grade, fourth grade

15 Favorite Posts from 2013

 Another year is rapidly coming to a close, so I thought I would spend some time reviewing my favorite projects…

  • December 27, 2013
  • 1st grade, all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, second grade, sixth grade, third grade
A collage of kids' drawings featuring poppies, American flags, and messages of thanks and remembrance for Veteran's Day.

Poppy Posters for Veteran’s Day

Monday, November 11 is Veteran’s Day in America. My 5th and 6th graders had the privilege of a visit from…

  • November 7, 2013
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  • American art, fifth grade, sixth grade, social studies, Uncategorized
A colorful, whimsical clay sculpture of a small house with a tree-like structure and a blue creature on the left side.

Building Castles from Clay (5th and 6th grade)

Hi friends.  I have so many projects back-logged to show you.  I did clay with all of my classes during…

  • October 31, 2013
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  • clay, fifth grade, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
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