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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A profile picture of an ancient Egyptian queen featuring hieroglyphic borders on the top and right sides, suitable for 4th/5th-grade projects.

Egyptian Profile Pictures– 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…

  • February 4, 2012
  • fifth grade, fourth grade
A large figure labeled "Deficit" chases a smaller figure labeled "House," which repeatedly says "work." Text below reads, "The deficit will catch up to us sometime." This editorial cartoon humorously highlights the looming financial challenges.

Editorial Cartoons

Every year, students in grades 5-8 participate in a local writing and art contest.  There are categories in poetry, editorials…

  • January 26, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade
A vibrant geometric pattern with intersecting lines and shapes in blue, green, orange, and yellow tones, inspired by Islamic Art.

Name Designs– Inspired by Islamic Art– 5th/6th grade

In this project, we studied the repeating patterns found in Islamic art.  These students have studied about Islam in their…

  • January 25, 2012
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, fourth grade
Inspired Figures in a colorful abstract image of humanoid shapes, one with a question mark over its head, surrounded by arrows. Keith Haring's influence is evident in the lively and playful design.

Keith Haring Inspired Figures– 4th grade

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

  • January 9, 2012
  • drawing, fifth grade, fourth grade
Handmade reindeer mask with red nose, red ears, and brown eyes with white accents on a gray background, inspired by the Pacific Northwest Coast Masks.

Pacific Northwest Coast Masks– third/fourth grades

The third/fourth grade classes made paper mache masks.  We used inspiration from the Pacific Northwest Coast masks and viewed a…

  • December 16, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • fourth grade, masks, paper mache, third grade
A Pointillism painting of a river, tree, green landscape, and a small boat under a clouded blue sky.

Pointillist Trees- third/fourth grade

We learned about the artist Georges Seurat by reading Scholastic Art magazine. Students identified and described Pointillist paintings.   They created…

  • November 18, 2011
  • 4 Comments
  • abstract, fourth grade, painting, third grade
Painting of an abstract tree against a colorful sky, with a white swing hanging from one of its branches.

Abstract Trees Inspired by Piet Mondrian

The 4/5s drew trees to complement their studies in Science class. How can line be used creatively to make a…

  • November 12, 2011
  • abstract, fifth grade, fourth grade
Three hand-painted clay figurines, each holding an object, with simple facial features and bright colors, evoke the charm of Sumerian statues.

Sumerian statues– Fourth/Fifth grades

We learned about Sumerian art.  The students drew Sumerian statuettes and we also made some figures out of clay!  These…

  • November 4, 2011
  • clay, fifth grade, fourth grade, sculpture
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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!”.
A promotional image for yearlong art choice boards, featuring sample boards for August, September, October, February, and December; includes text highlighting 12+ months of activities.

Free Sub Tub Guide

A colorful flyer titled "Ten Easy Art Activities for Subs" features images of art supplies, a worksheet about creating an “Art Sub Tub,” and highlights free art sub plans perfect for substitute teachers.

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Helpful Line Handout

A chart displays 14 types of lines, including straight, curvy, wavy, thick, thin, loopy, scalloped, dotted, dashed, bumpy, zig zag, castle, spiral, and scribbly.

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