Art projects upper elementary

I always like to start the year with a review of lines. Every grade level does a project that reintroduces all the different ways to make lines. By 4th and 5th grade, we are ready to turn those lines into something really amazing! These projects are partially inspired by the many "zentangle" lessons out there, but I don't actually teach the zentangle method. I have the students start with a line pattern and then fill it with doodles. We focused on contrast-making some areas dark, and some…

Art, math & nature study connection - warm and cool colors

I've been teaching perspective just about the same for the past ten years and sadly, I've been teaching it the way it was taught to me. Which isn't always a bad thing. Except for when it's boring and not relevant. This year, I'm trying a new perspective lesson with my 4th graders. They are going to draw a box from worm's eye view. So I had them start with some homework. They had to promise me that they would put a toy that is a rectangular prism or cube on the floor and lay on their belly…

Halloween Pastel Project: This is a Halloween Project we did in Art Class to prepare for Halloween. Materials: White Construction Paper Any 2 watercolors (Not Black or yellow) Paint Brush Water Yellow Pastel Black Pastel Pencil IMAGINATION

Use our step-by-step drawing tutorial to create a unique and colorful name art project for kids. Great for upper elementary & middle school!

Upper elementary and middle school lesson combining art, architecture and math!

Ms. P on Instagram: "I’m in love with this lesson 😍 this will be my art to remember project for 6th grade. Cool colors for the moon side and warm on the sun side. Watercolor, metallic markers, and then topped it off with Mr. Sketch to add another layer of design. I hope they love it as much as I do 🌙🌞 #elementaryart #elementaryartteacher #elementary #elementaryteacher #teachersofinstagram #teachersfollowteachers #teacherspayteachers #tpt #teachersofig #teachersofinsta #art #artteacher…

Welcome back to The Ultimate Homeschool Pinterest Party! Here are a few of my favorites from last week! I love this Pinterest board from KimmieWizzie. You can find a ton of art projects to keep you busy this summer. Kim Calhoun shared printables for an “I’m Bored Jar”. Sounds like a great idea forcontinue Reading...

June 2020--PLEASE NOTE--this project has been updated for distance learning to now include a HOW TO VIDEO! The updated post is here. And the new video can be viewed below OR on youtube. ENJOY! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ This is a great project that uses only a couple of supplies (and a bit of patience) to create a piece that transforms from "ho-hum" into "WOW!" This is a great way to illustrate how various lines can show movement…