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Art Projects for Kids + Tips for the Teacher!

A childlike painting by 3rd graders of a person with a brown face, short hair, and a colorful, abstract background using mixed media.

Mixed Media Self Portraits by 3rd Graders

A self portrait is one of those art projects that is always fun to do with kids.  Kids often struggle…

  • November 24, 2013
  • mixed media, self portrait, third grade, Uncategorized
Handmade clay flowers in various colors and designs displayed on a white background.

Clay Flowers made by 3rd Grade

I’m in love with these gorgeous clay flowers my 3rd graders made. This summer when I was on vacation in…

  • October 23, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • clay, third grade
A collage with hearts in nature and art, featuring the text: "Put your heart into everything you do.

See a Heart, Share a Heart: 3rd Grade Photography Unit on Hearts

We worked as a team to find hearts or create heart artworks indoors and outdoors.  When I say we worked…

  • October 5, 2013
  • 5 Comments
  • book review, photography, third grade
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Lego Art Projects

Our school is building an addition, so I thought projects related to “building” would be fun.  Legos are the perfect…

  • September 22, 2013
  • 4 Comments
  • 1st grade, all grades, bulletin board, first grade, fourth grade, second grade, third grade
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Colorful Mobile for Kids

We recently finished a mobile that will soon hang in our window wells in the hallway. Third, fourth and fifth…

  • September 2, 2013
  • 2 Comments
  • collaborative artwork, fourth grade, group artwork, mixed media, third grade
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A Visit from an Editorial Cartoonist

I still have some things to share with you from last school year.  Towards the end of the year we…

  • August 25, 2013
  • 3 Comments
  • fifth grade, fourth grade, sixth grade, social studies, third grade
Silhouette paper cuttings depict a bird flying near a castle with two towers and a central, tall structure against a white background.

Silhouette Paper Cuttings for 3rd and 4th Graders

Did you know Hans Christian Andersen was an accomplished paper cutter?  He created some very intricate and amazing silhouettes. I…

  • May 29, 2013
  • 1 Comment
  • collage, fourth grade, third grade
A child's drawing of a large boot features tiny buildings and people around it, including a castle, cafe, and shops. The scene bursts with the creativity you might find in 4th Graders' artwork.

Contour Line Shoe Drawings by 3rd and 4th Graders

Take off your shoes and make yourself comfortable. This fun lesson is perfect to teach observational drawing with minimal supplies…

  • May 28, 2013
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  • drawing, fourth grade, third grade
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