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LEAF PLAQUE

This is a more involved project because white glue is used to outline the leaves and then it has to dry thoroughly before you can go on with the project.  Also the brown paper sack has to be prepared for … Continue reading

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FOLK ART WEATHERVANE

For over 2000 years, weathervanes have helped people predict  the weather.  Today, miniature models  are also used as a decorative accent.  The pattern for this project comes in two pieces that have to be butted together and glued.  Cut the … Continue reading

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FROGS IN PERSPECTIVE

This 1st Grade project was on perspective, the closer an object is the larger and closer to the bottom of the page it is and the further away the object is the small and closer to the top of the … Continue reading

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BUNNY FAMILY PICTURE

In this 3rd Grade project we find that the Bunny family is posing for a family picture and we have caught them in the act.  Spring flowers and decorated Easter eggs make the family picture a keeper.  We start out … Continue reading

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WHAT YOU SEE

The object of this project is to impress on the kids the necessity to “draw what you see…not what you know,” when copying a print or photo.  One example I give the kids is, “You know that the animal has two … Continue reading

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FOUR SQUARE ART

  For this project we chose works of art by famous artists and made it a lesson on cooperation and working toward a common goal.  Four students worked together choosing the art, the medium, and the colors used.  We started … Continue reading

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PREHISTORIC DIORAMA

Some kids love dinosaurs, so this diorama will be something they will enjoy.  Our classes are only one hour long, so I have chosen to print dinosaur pictures to use with this project, but if you choose to have the … Continue reading

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LANDSCAPE IN GRAPHITE

While looking at works of art on the web, I came across some beautiful graphite pencil art by Debbie Adams.   She has a website at http://adamsart.wordpress.com/category/drawings-2/barns/ that shows her art.  Debbie Adams also paints in oil and watercolor.  But, I … Continue reading

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