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LETS MOVE IT

I believe that it was on Artsonia that I saw a project like this a couple of years ago and thought it was a great lesson for the kids.  The class started this  by discussing how we know an animal is running in … Continue reading

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“LOVE YOU TO PIECES” FRAME

Now is the time to start thinking about a gift for  Mother’s Day.  Just about everyone has picture puzzles with missing pieces.  Here is a cute project that uses up some of the remaining pieces.  Cut a hole in the center … Continue reading

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CIRCLES

Artist, Marlene Healey, uses elegant colors, textures and basic shapes to create her paintings.  She creates depth with overlapping lines and texture.  We attempt to recreate her style with circles, lines and colored pencils.  We call this project, “Near and Far Circles.”  … Continue reading

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HUICHOL ART

The Huichol Indians, who live in a distant part of Mexico, illustrate their religious beliefs in beautifully designed yarn paintings called “Nearika.”  A traditional Huichol representation is that of the deified face of the sun, the Giver of Life.  The … Continue reading

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WIRE COAT HANGER TURTLE

 ” Speedy the Turtle,” is just one of our wire coat hanger projects. This project also  uses wallpaper pages, colored construction paper, tape and glue as well as a wire coat hanger. Full sized pictures, the   patterns and directions for “Speedy the Turtle,” can be … Continue reading

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STAND ALONE BUTTERFLY

Do you need something to get you into the Spring mood?  These stand alone butterflies will make you “think Spring.”  Any class could make these,  if they’re precise with the scissors.  The antennae and legs might be a bit difficult … Continue reading

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PUPPET

This is a fun little project that the kids enjoy.   The 1st Grade can easily do this. It’s  a good lesson  on listening  and waiting for directions.  Careful cutting is also stressed.  Click on the picture to get a better … Continue reading

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