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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

Medieval Coat of Arms featuring a hand-drawn shield with various symbols including a crescent moon, lightning bolt, and scales on a blue background.

Medieval Coat of Arms– 5th grade

Our 5/6 class is going to host a Madrigal Dinner, complete with musical acts.  The music teacher asked us to…

  • November 16, 2011
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
Abstract artwork featuring various geometric patterns in colors like pink, blue, green, yellow, and brown.

Patterned Still Life– 5/6s

The 5/6s were developing their fine motor skills and hand-eye coordination through observational drawing of a still-life.  Their goal for…

  • November 3, 2011
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
Bold, colorful artwork featuring abstract typography with letters B, R, D, and A in separate rectangular frames, ideal for introducing graphic design concepts to 5th and 6th grade students.

Graphic Design Font Art Project for 5th and 6th Grade

How is design used in daily life? What do graphic designers create? How can we investigate a variety of symbols…

  • October 7, 2011
  • fifth grade, graphic design, sixth grade
Three colorful mosaic pieces depicting flowers with faux stained glass effects are displayed on a white background.

Faux Stained Glass

The 5th/6th graders have been studying Medieval art and we viewed a powerpoint about stained glass windows in cathedrals.  The…

  • May 26, 2011
  • 5 Comments
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
A hand-drawn, green letter "R" with vine details and a blue circular design in the center on a beige background, resembling Illuminated Letters.

Illuminated Letters– The 5th/6th grade

The 5/6s visited the Chazen Art Museum to see Medieval illuminated manuscripts.  These delicate and decorative books were amazing!  The…

  • May 2, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • fifth grade, sixth grade
A figurine in a metallic outfit holding a flag and shield, standing on a base labeled "DARWIN OF OTFORD." Week Update included.

Week Update

Well, I haven’t updated since this past Sunday, so I will briefly tell you what I’ve been up to..  parent-teacher…

  • March 26, 2011
  • fifth grade, paper mache, sculpture, sixth grade
Multiple colorful drawings of snowmen arranged on a table, showcasing various artistic styles and decorations, resembling a collection of Artist Trading Cards.

Artist Trading Cards

My 5th/6th graders made these artist trading cards using the African Adinkra carved stamps they made.  Each kid made one…

  • February 18, 2011
  • 1 Comment
  • ATCs, fifth grade, sixth grade
Abstract painting with black flower patterns on a background of alternating pink and purple squares, using carved stamps for unique texture.

Carved Stamps– 5th/6th grade

My 5th and 6th grade class carved stamps from E-Z Cut and then we printed them many times.  They looked…

  • February 9, 2011
  • 2 Comments
  • collaborative artwork, fifth grade, group artwork, printmaking, sixth grade
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