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. …
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!
Art and the Brain: How do kids imagine their brains?
[cryout-pullquote align=”left|center|right” textalign=”left|center|right” width=”100%”] How do you experience your brain? What does your brain do for you? How can you…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…