Overlapping Shapes
Students will learn about line, shape and color as they create colorful works of art.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Age: 8-11 yrs
Paint and Marker Flowers
Students will create flowers using paint and markers.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Clown Drawings
Children will learn how to draw a clown and color in their pictures completely, using markers (or the media of your choice).
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
About Zentangles
What is Zentangling and how can it help you teach art? A Zentangle is a miniature abstract work of art created by a collection of patterns.
Ages: 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Junior, Middle School, High School
*Gustav Klimt’s Tree of Life
Using tissue paper, glue, and black and white tempera paint, students will make mixed media art inspired by Gustav Klimt’s “Tree of Life”
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Faux Stained Glass Paper Hearts
Students will make faux stained glass hearts using construction paper and tissue paper.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
*Organic Shape and Line Collage
Students will learn about organic shapes as they discover how line, shape, and color are used to create art.
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Grades: Grades 3-5
Levels: Junior
*Op Art Shaded Shapes
Students learn about “Op Art” and then create a picture (optical illusions) that can play tricks with the eyes.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
DIY Family History Collage
Kids and their parents can craft a collaborative family tree using paper and glue.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Monoprint Holiday Cards Kids Can Make
Kids can make handmade cards using paper, paint and a monoprinting technique.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Paper Christmas Trees
These paper Christmas trees are fun and easy to make for kids and adults of all ages. All you need is construction paper and glue.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Poppies (Muffin Liners)
Students can make beautiful poppies using muffin liners and paint.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Poppies (Egg Cartons)
Students can learn how to make poppies using egg cartons and paint.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Facecloth Ghosts
Creating these little facecloth ghosts is fun and easy and will have kids working on their fine motor skills.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Party Blowers
Kids can make fun party blowers using recycled items.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Zampoñas (Panpipes)
Panpipes or Zampoñas can be found in many different countries around the world. Here, find out how to make your own.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Rainbow Owls
Kids can draw colourful rainbow owls using magic markers and Kwik Stix paint sticks. A great lesson for the elementary grades.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Australian-Style Rhythm Sticks
You can find rhythm sticks – also called clapsticks – in cultures all over the globe. In Australia there are a special kind of clapsticks that are called bilma used to accompany the didgeridoo and also as part of a special Aboriginal corroboree ceremony.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Toothpaste Batik
A minty-fresh take on the traditional art of batik. Using toothpaste and paint, kids will create fabulous one-of-a-kind batik masterpieces.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Melted Crayon Suncatchers
These melted crayon suncatchers take a bit of time to make but the results are worth the effort! A perfect activity for kids of all ages.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
Nature Art Activities for Kids
Kids can get creative outside with dirt, sand, sticks and stones
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Screen-Free Summer Activities for Kids
Here are a 110 screen-free activities kids can do this summer (in the backyard or the neighbourhood) with siblings, friends, cousins or solo.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Architecture Shape Collage
Let your child’s imagination run wild as she creates simple structures, massive monuments, and pretty palaces.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Fun Activities That Won’t Break the Bank
When the kids are bored and looking for something to do, make some of these fun and inexpensive crafts.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
TV-Free Activities for Bored Kids
With a little creativity and imagination, you can turn the tables and find fun things to do without running to the store or turning on the television.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Everything You Ever Wanted to Know About Clay
Here you can read about what clay is, where to find it and how to work with it.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs, 14 yrs+
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8, Grades 9-12
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School, High School
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