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Fun and Easy Mandalas with Metallic Gel Pens

One day this summer, my daughter came home from camp with a circle design drawn using metallic gel pens.  I…

  • December 14, 2017
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  • abstract, coloring, drawing, fourth grade, symmetry, third grade
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Watercolor Pencil Review

Hi friends!  I was given a free set of Maped Watercolor Pencils to review.  I decided to practice my skills…

  • September 23, 2017
  • abstract, all grades, drawing, painting, shapes, watercolor
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
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  • animals, fourth grade, masks, paper mache, sculpture, third grade
A clay model of an Egyptian mummy and its open casket, painted with bright colors and designs, created by 4th and 5th Graders as an art project.

Egyptian Clay Sarcophagus Art Project for 4th and 5th Graders

This is a clay lesson that has been a big hit with my students.  You can see my previous posts…

  • January 11, 2014
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  • clay, fifth grade, fourth grade

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