Invention Convention
Students will discover Leonardo da Vinci’s inventive ideas as they invent a new machine for the 21st century.
Ages: 8-11 yrs
Grades: Grades 3-5
Levels: Junior
Sculpture/Collage Lessons for Kids
Sculpture is 3-d artwork created by shaping or combining materials. Materials may be worked by removal such as carving; or they may be assembled such as by gluing, or hardened such as by firing. Our sculpture lessons include forming, carving, collage, gluing and make use of materials such as clay, wood, soap, paper, tape, beans, foam, metal and stones.
Juice Bottle Penguin Sculptures
Students can make penguins using paper mache pulp and recycled drinking bottles.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Khamsa Hand Prints
Students will learn about the use of symbolism in cultural art as they learn and use design elements in creating Khamsa hand prints.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Leaf by Leaf
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
Little Paper Clouds
Kindergarten students will read the Eric Carle book, Little Cloud, and then create a work of art based on the story.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Louise Nevelson Assemblages
Students will discover the art of Louise Nevelson as they enjoy making art out of recycled materials, or “junk”.
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
Magic Wands
Students will create magic wands and wand holders using a wooden block, wooden dowel and paint.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Make a Bug Village
Here’s a great craft for almost NO money! All you need are a few sticks, some acorn tops, rocks, and imagination! These darling little critters have a home of their own in this cute craft.
Make a Chinese Gong
A gong is an East and South East Asian musical percussion instrument that takes the form of a flat metal disc which is hit with a mallet. Find out how to make one using simple, household materials.
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
Make a Didgeridoo
Make a didgeridoo using plumbing pipe or wrapping paper tubes.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Make a Sistrum
A sistrum is a hand-held percussion instrument that dates back to Ancient Egypt. Make your own with items from around the house.
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
Make a Sticker Shekere
A shekere is a musical instrument that is shaken, tossed or moved from hand to hand. Find out how to make one using a recycled milk carton.
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
Make an Inuit Carving
Kids will make a clay sculpture inspired by Inuit soapstone carvings.
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
Make Art Like Henri Matisse
A series of art lesson plans to help your students learn how to make are like Henri Matisse.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Make Flowers
The following lesson plans will show you and your students six ways to make fantastic flowers (just in time for spring, perhaps?).
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
Make Paper Daisies
Learn how to make simple paper daisies.
Make Your Own Puzzles
Teach your students how to make puzzles.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
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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