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Text “Art is Basic” in watercolor style, with colorful markers and foam star stickers on the top left and bottom right corners, against a white background.
A painted skull with red, yellow, and white colors against a background of patterned squares.

Look What a Student Brought In Today… A Painted Skull

One of my students paints deer skulls when he visits his grandparents.  His grandpa paints them as a hobby.  He…

  • November 20, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • science, sculpture
Hand shaping green and blue Model Magic clay with text overlay: "Creative Activities with Model Magic".

5 Art Center Ideas to Try

If you are looking for some new art center ideas for your classroom, look no further!  Today I’m going to…

  • November 10, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • all grades, art teacher tips, art teaching, free time activities, sculpture, Uncategorized
Two small, hand-painted Clay Pinch Pot Monsters resembling open-mouthed, abstract fish in bright orange, teal, and white colors.

Clay Pinch Pot Monsters by 2nd Graders

These cute pinch pot monsters were made by my 2nd grade class.  Here is a handout you could use about…

  • November 2, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • clay, sculpture, second grade
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
  • 3 Comments
  • clay, fifth grade, sculpture, sixth grade, social studies
Colorful paper lanterns with vibrant designs and hanging ribbon streamers on display.

Line Windsocks for Kindergarten

Last week, I posted about line drawings that my kindergarten students made with oil pastels and watercolor paints. To finish…

  • October 10, 2013
  • 27 Comments
  • kindergarten, sculpture, Uncategorized, watercolor
A colorful, star-themed paper sculpture featuring paper rolls, feathers, and pastel colors arranged on a pink background. This creative art project is ideal for 1st graders.

Paper Sculpture by 1st Graders

Rolled up paper tubes, colored stickers, feathers, scrapbook paper…  using up whatever was left in the scrap box at the…

  • July 5, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • 1st grade, sculpture, Uncategorized
A colorful, abstract clay pinch pot sculpture resembling a wide-mouthed creature with large, black eyes and small feet.

Clay Pinch Pot Monsters with 2nd Graders

This is a tried and true clay lesson for kids.  Who doesn’t love cute monsters? The 2nd graders started by…

  • June 8, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • clay, sculpture, second grade
A cardboard model of a building with yellow windows and a photo of a person’s face on the wall.

Cardboard Creations and a Blog Layout Review

Hello all! Wow, summer is almost here! It’s hard to believe, right? Building with cardboard and free expression These second…

  • May 21, 2013
  • art teacher tips, blogging, sculpture, second grade
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