Make Jingle Bells
Here are some ideas for making your own jingle bells.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Multicultural Art Lessons for Kids
Get ready to discover art from around the world! Here you will find traditional folk art techniques from Africa, South America, North America, Australia (and more). Your students and children can make cool multicultural creations as they learn more about the world around them.
Maracas (Balloons)
Learn how to make maracas using balloons and paper mache.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Maracas (Oranges)
Learn how to make maracas using oranges, paper mache, tissue paper and glue.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Maracas (Recycled Objects)
Find out how to make maracas out of bottles and toilet paper rolls.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School
Mesoamerican Codex Books
Students will use social studies learning about Ancient Mesoamericans to create a piece of historical art. Students will use visual art as a form of communication.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Metal Tooling Craft for Kids
Students will express ideas about Mexico using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Mini Paper Roll Totems
Students will learn about totem poles as they create a small version using cardboard paper tubes.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
New Zealand Maori Koru Art
Kids can make their own Maori Koru 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
Norval Morrisseau X-Ray Painting
Students will learn about artist Norval Morrisseau as they create an x-ray painting in the Eastern Woodland Style.
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
Ocean Drum
An ocean drum sounds remarkably like the waves at the seashore. Find out how to make an ocean drum here.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Paper Marigolds
Learn how to make colorful paper marigolds.
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
Plaster Masks
Learn how to make a mask using plaster cloth strips.
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
Rainbow Dream Catchers
Here are instructions on how to make a colorful dream catcher using paper wire, string, beads and feathers.
Rainsticks
Learn how to make a rainstick using a cardboard carpet tube, nails and sunflower seeds.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Sand Painting
Students can create their own sand paintings by following this lesson plan. Navajo people created sand paintings as a way of chasing away evil spirits.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Shoe Prints (or Shoe Rubbings)
Students will learn about the African American inventor Jan Earnst Matzeliger as they make art using the impressions made by the soles of their shoes.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Simple Paper Masks
This is a fun, simple way to make paper masks.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: ECE, Primary, Junior, Middle School
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