Pumpkin Seed Mosaics
Make your own mosaic! Don’t throw those pumpkin seeds away! Roast a few and paint the rest for a spectacular work of art.
Ages: 2-5 yrs, 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs
Grades: Preschool, K-2, Grades 3-5
Recycling and Upcycling Art Ideas
Find inspiration in the recycle bin as you learn how to make musical instruments from flower pots, gargoyles from coffee trays and relief carvings from drywall. These lesson plans and ideas will inspire you to reduce, reuse and recycle!
Puzzle Piece Picture Frame
Students can create picture frames using old mismatched puzzle pieces.
Puzzle Piece Trees
Students can create pictures of trees using puzzle pieces as leaves.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Quick and Easy Birdfeeder
Use a paper plate and paper towel roll to make a birdfeeder craft.
Recycled Lid Ornaments
Use a lid from a small jar or container to make an ornament.
Recycled Napkin Rings
Students will use recycled paper towel rolls to create napkin rings.
Recycled Photo Frame
Make tiny photo frames using the lids of frozen juice containers.
Scrap Wood Sculpture
Students will use a box of scrap wood to make 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
Shaved Crayon Window Hangings
Kids will help to create interesting window hangings and/or monoprints using recycled crayon pieces.
Simple Noisemakers/Shakers
These noisemakers – made from raisin boxes or other small containers – are perfect for little hands.
Snowglobes
You can make snow globes using baby food jars, corn syrup, glitter and found objects.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
St. Patrick’s Day Snakes
Learn how to make snakes for St. Patrick’s Day, using recycled items from around the house.
Stamp Jars and Boxes
Turn canceled postage stamps and a jar into a decorative container.
Tin Can Sculpture
Using an old tin can, kids can make wonderful sculptures.
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
Tin Punching
Students will create tiny works of art by punching designs into tin. Punched tin, also called pierced tin, is an artisan technique originating in central Europe for creating housewares that are both functional and decorative.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Twig Construction
Each child will design and make a twig and leaf shelter. Optional: shelter should accommodate a toy teddy.
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
Upcycled Denim Book Bag
Whether your child is going to school for the first time or returning for another year, you can really bond with him or her by creating this denim bag together.
Waste Not Picture Frame
Have an old puzzle that is missing some pieces? How about some photographs that need framing? If you said yes, then you and the kids have a fun project ahead of you! These easy and personalized frames make wonderful gifts for relatives.
Imagine the freedom of done-for-you art lessons.
The KinderArt Club features standards-based art lessons which are designed to work in small or large group settings, with a range of ages (from 5 to 11 years). So, you don’t need to plan multiple activities, regardless of the grades you teach.
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