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

Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Abstract Oil Pastel Trees with a black trunk and branches, surrounded by vibrant, multicolored background segments.

Abstract Oil Pastel Trees– 4th/5th grade

This is a lesson I teach every year because the results are so beautiful!  Each of the kid’s drawings just…

  • November 2, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • abstract, drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade, painting, science
A surreal scrapbook-style collage featuring pets, makeup, home decor, and a woman with long blonde hair against a pink background.

Surreal House Collages

The fourth and fifth graders learned about Surrealism for this project.  I started by showing them how to set up…

  • October 22, 2012
  • 4 Comments
  • collage, fifth grade, fourth grade
Grid design featuring a multi-colored diamond pattern with cut-out letters scattered on top.

Grid Design for Sketchbook Cover

The 3rd/4th grade class used a grid format to design their sketchbook cover.  I am loving using grids in my…

  • September 13, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • art journaling, fourth grade, sketchbook assignments, third grade
Colorful drawing with birds, clouds, and candies surrounding the name "Jenny" in large, decorated letters. Ideal for sketchbook covers or elementary school art journals.

More Sketchbook Covers for Elementary School Art Journals

All of my classes have been busy making sketchbook covers.  Here are a few more assignments by grade level: 1st…

  • September 10, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, first days of school, first grade, fourth grade, third grade
Colorful, patterned fabric collage with hearts, stars, and "Peace" text on a background of diamond shapes.

Fabric Collages

I never posted about these fabric collages that we finished at the end of the year last year.   The third…

  • August 15, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • collage, fabric, fourth grade, third grade
A star-shaped paper craft made from layers of different shades of blue on a light background, showcasing intricate paper artistry.

Paper Pulp Pictures

At the end of the school year, we made more PAPER PULP PICTURES.  This is such a fun project.  I…

  • August 6, 2012
  • 5 Comments
  • fifth grade, fourth grade
A large paper with a child’s drawing of a person, decorated with various items and colors, is displayed in a classroom.

Body Pictures– Summer Camp

I am teaching 3 summer art sessions.  Each session is two hours long with one or two art projects.  For…

  • July 12, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • fifth grade, first grade, fourth grade, kindergarten, mixed media, second grade, summer camp, third grade
A 5th-grade child's pencil drawing of tall buildings with flags, a small UFO, and a smaller structure in the background.

Secret Cities– 4th/5th grade

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

  • May 23, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth 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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