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SCARECROWS

We did a draw-along lesson while drawing the scarecrows, then each student finished their fall picture with pumpkins, crows or whatever they chose. We used watercolor pencils in this project. The complete list of supplies and the directions for making … Continue reading

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LEAVES AND SPOOKS

I have included a pattern of a bare tree for this project, “Falling Leaves and Spooks.” We start out with a black construction paper background and glue on the bare tree. Then the fun begins with tearing little pieces of … Continue reading

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FOURTH OF JULY

Every kid, young and old, loves watching fireworks on the Fourth of July. Great memories are made while the family enjoys the brilliant, colorful explosions of light. And the noise! We do this piece of art on black construction paper, … Continue reading

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FRIENDS FOREVER

Finish just one side of this valentine to give to a friend; or finish both sides, tie on a ribbon and hang as a classroom decoration. One side of the large heart says, “Friends forever,” but the other side is … Continue reading

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BEE MINE VALENTINE

Valentine’s Day will be here soon and it’ll be time to take down the winter decorations and put up the hearts. This hanging hearts decoration says, Bee Mine. You’ll find, “Bee Mine, Hanging Valentine,” in the 3rd Grade Projects Gallery … Continue reading

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DANCING VALENTINE HEARTS

Valentine You make me feel like Dancing. That’s what our Valentine card says to the lucky person who receives it. I’ve included this, “Dancing Hearts,” project under the 1st Grade Projects Gallery tab in the sidebar. If you click on … Continue reading

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GARDEN BOUNTY

We used black or dark construction paper for our background on this project called, “Fall Bounty.” We made a light drawing with a pencil first, and then used oil pastels to color and shade the fruits and vegetables. For directions … Continue reading

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TISSUE TURKEY TAILS

With all the colors of tissue paper, a lot of different looks can be achieved with this project. The tissue is torn and glued to the background that has been prepared by using colored chalk. A nice early elementary project … Continue reading

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