The 15 Second Drawing
Need a quick filler before the bell rings? Have your kids grab a sheet of paper (scratch paper will be great) and a pencil. Then strike a pose, and give them 15 or 30 seconds to draw you.
Draw From a Fuzzy Idea
Objective: The student will be able to view and draw an object from an unusual perspective. Resources: Teacher: opaque projector, flat three-dimensional objects to fit >>>
A Different Kind of Shadow Box
Resources: Teacher: Overhead projector; plastic shoe box; construction paper; tape; variety of small items (key, string, crayon, paper clips, candy, coins, clothespin, etc. depending on >>>
Making Storage Boxes
Encourage students to be a little more organized by using recycled boxes or cans in this art project. A little creativity is in order in guiding students in assembling materials into a storage unit. Nearly any student will benefit from this fun process of creating, then organizing.
I Made It Myself: Creating Custom T-Shirts
Creating custom t-shirts with your students is a rewarding experience and a great way to wrap up the year. Take the opportunity to say something special about each student or commemorate the “graduation” from your grade level. Maybe your class had a theme or a project that they were very involved in throughout the year – these can also work towards great designs. Whether each student creates a unique shirt or you decide on a universal pattern for the group, you’re assured an afternoon of fun and a group of satisfied artists when it’s all over.
Jack o’ Lanterns… Sans Knives
Try acrylic paint instead of traditional knives to decorate your pumpkins. You can work with traditional faces, or go for off-the-wall designs, even abstracts. Or, >>>
Mirror/Flip Images: Geometry in the Real World
Overview: Elementary students learn about flips, mirror or reverse images in geometry because that knowledge is helpful when constructing projects, sewing clothes, building models, doing >>>
Orange Peel “Pumpkin” Containers
One of my room helpers brought this treat for our Halloween party. Take an orange and cut the top off as you would a pumpkin. >>>
Ghostly Snack
Using a tube of refrigerator biscuits, let the children separate biscuits and shape each like a ghost. They can roll the biscuits in butter and >>>
Gumdrop Spiders
Cut two black pipe cleaners into eight pieces. Buy black licorice gumdrops. Insert four pipe cleaner spider legs on each side of a gumdrop. Alternatively >>>
Paper Plate Spiders
Paint paper plates black using finger paints. Let the paint dry. Using white paint, add eyes. You can also use the round paper reinforces used >>>
Paper Plate Pumpkins
Paint paper plates orange using finger paints. Let the paint dry and using yellow paint, add eyes, nose and a mouth. Cut a stem from >>>
Paper Plate Masks
Make a silly, scary mask using paper plates and cardboard egg cartons. Cut eye holes in a large paper plate. Cut apart the cups of >>>
Phantom Punch
1 Qt. Orange Juice 1 Qt. Seltzer Water or Club Soda 1/2 Gallon Sherbet Apple Pieces Raisins Tangerine Slices Grape Juice Combine the liquid ingredients >>>
Paper Plate Bat
Using a small paper plate, paint black with black finger paint, let dry. Cut triangle shapes from black construction paper, 3 for each wing and >>>