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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
BATIK ON A COFFEE FILTER
Batik is the name for a technique of dyeing fabrics. First, melted wax is applied on the areas of the fabric that is not to be colored. Then the fabric is soaked in dye—the wax prevents the dye from penetrating … Continue reading
HANDS THAT HELP
We talked about how many people help us daily, and how we help or can help others. We did this project with the fifth graders. It is appropriate for any age or grade. It’s not a difficult project, but does … Continue reading
BIRDS, OFF THE PRESS
This is a two session art class. The first session will be to paint the papers. The second session will be to draw, cut out and paste the birds on the prepared background paper. The third grade class spent one … Continue reading
Posted in 3rd Grade
Tagged art projects for kids, art session, arts and crafts for kids, bird art for kids, bird crafts for kids, classroom art projects, classroom craft projects, colored tissue paper crafts, craft projects for kids, newspaper birds, newspaper crafts for kids, newspaper pages, tissue paper painting, tissue paper painting art
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GASTON CHAISSAC
Gaston Chaissac’s art has a look that reminds me of simple, colorful, modern pottery. His simplistic view is evident in this Gaston quote, “Without a doubt I have a soul that is very close to a circus performer, who, like … Continue reading
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
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged art, arts and crafts, arts and crafts for kids, childrens craft projects, classroom, classroom craft projects, double-sided tape, pattern, students, tape, turtle craft projects for kids, wallpaper, wire coat hanger, wire coat hanger crafts for kids, yarn
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COFFEE FILTER CANDLE HOLDER
It takes a lot of imagination to compare these candle bowls with the glass art of Dale Chihuly, but they are fun to make and the cost of making them is right. We use coffee filters, colored tissue paper and … Continue reading
Posted in Miscellaneous
Tagged art and crafts for kids, art projects for kids, candle, candle light crafts, centerpiece for kids to make, Christmas, christmas decoration, classroom craft projects, coffee filer crafts for kids, coffee filter, coffee filter candle bowl, crafts for kids to make, decorations, easy coffee filter crafts for kids, party, wedding, wedding decoration
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PLAINS INDIAN PARFLECHE
When the plains Indians were moving from place to place, they carried their clothing, valuables, tools, etc. in a parfleche, which was made from dried buffalo hide and decorated with brightly colored geometric designs. The parfleche was used by the … Continue reading
Posted in 3rd Grade
Tagged arts and crafts, arts and crafts for kids, brown bag art projects, brown bag kids craft projects, brown grocery bag, classroom craft projects, dried buffalo hide, easy crafts for kids to make, geometric designs, Indian, indian crafts for kids, indian parfleche craft, parfleche
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