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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Two medieval paper mache knights, one on a horse with a spear and shield, the other standing with a sword, facing each other.

Medieval Paper Mache Figures

This is a project from the archives.  I used to teach a combined 5th/6th grade class.  Every year, we made…

  • April 18, 2017
  • 3 Comments
  • fifth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
Medieval Knight Sculptures

Medieval Day at School

Near the end of the school year our 5th/6th grade students put on a Medieval Day for the entire school. …

  • August 12, 2015
  • 2 Comments
  • all grades, fourth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
Two colorful, hand-painted tissue paper bowls with floral designs on a white background.

Tissue Paper Bowls – Paper Mache

I’m excited that I am now part of the Elmer’s Crafty Blogger Crew!  I have long been a fan of…

  • April 1, 2015
  • 5 Comments
  • all grades, fifth grade, fourth grade, paper mache
Two colorful handmade maracas covered in paint and decorative tape, set against a white background. These vibrant toys are a fun project for kindergarteners, sparking creativity and joy.

Paper Mache Maracas with Kindergarteners

Aren’t we always looking for ways to relate to other subjects?  This project is perfect to connect with your music…

  • January 9, 2015
  • 3 Comments
  • kindergarten, paper mache, sculpture
A red bulletin board displays various colorful, handmade animal and character masks crafted by 3rd and 4th graders.

Paper Mache Masks — 3rd & 4th Grade

These paper mache masks by the 3rd/4th grade received lots of compliments when they were hanging in the hallway. The…

  • February 17, 2014
  • 1 Comment
  • animals, fourth grade, masks, paper mache, sculpture, third grade
A colorful handmade rattle wand with a wooden handle wrapped in twine and string against a white background.

Paper Mache Rattles for Kindergarten with Native American connections

Creating Shakers from Paper Mache Introducing the project: To start I simply tell the kids we are making rattles.  I…

  • January 30, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • kindergarten, paper mache, sculpture
A colorful handmade mask painted in blue and green tones, adorned with feathers, inspired by Pacific Northwest Coast Masks.

Papermache Masks– 3rd and 4th grade

This is an art project that I repeat every year, because it is such a great process for the kids……

  • December 28, 2012
  • 2 Comments
  • fourth grade, masks, paper mache, sculpture, third 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
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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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