Snowy Day Mixed Media

Watch this video of how to draw a snowy day with just a few simple materials, feel free to substitute the oil pastels for crayons,  hope you enjoy!

Wire and Nylon Scuptures

Watch a video of how to make these wire sculptures here.

 

 

 

James Rizzi sculptures

 

Check out our display case, with these James Rizzi inspired structures and modes of transportation!!! I am obesessed! The students worked in teams to create the one air piece, one ground transportation and one building. They used construction paper, tempera paint and black sharpie to create the features of the artwork and for a base they used old boxes. 

Torn paper Christmas Trees

Students in my kindergarten class read the book "Perfect Square". I then gave them a piece of light or dark green origami paper to tear and rip just like in the book. It started as a perfect spyware but turned itself into something beautiful...in this case a Christmas tree.  We added sequins, rectangle presents that we put line patterns on, and printed snowflakes in the background with the bottoms of soda bottles! The kids had so much fun with this activity!

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Nutcracker!

Students in my class learned the story behind the nutcracker, we also watched a very short cartoon version of it as well as reading a children's book.  We used large spools for the base, but I have also done this with a paper towel roll and it works great too! I love how they look!Watch a video of how to create these out of paper towel rolls below!

 

 

Decorative Corn

     

Tar Beach

1st Graders used their knowledge of shapes to create this beautiful piece based on the book tar Beach by Faith Ringgold.  They were read the book and then we discussed where they would like to fly to if they could go anywhere.  To start the lesson students glued a piece of 9 x 12 white paper onto a piece of 12 x 18 construction paper.  They then painted the white paper blue to look like the night sky.  Students used construction paper and some tracers if needed to create their body and clothes. They added details with markers and glued themselves to the paper.  We added dots of glue and glitter, and then they were given pre-cut squares of patterned paper to create a border.  Any excess construction paper showing was cut off.  What do you think? I think it could go in my favorite pile!