Harold and the Purple Crayon Paper Pictures
Using the book, Harold and the Purple Crayon as inspiration, students will use paper shapes to stimulate their imaginations to create a unique image.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Tag: paper
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
Paper Log Cabins
Students will make log cabin pictures out of construction paper.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Expression and Joy with Line, Shape and Color
Using the technique of cutting paper, participants will be making positive and negative shapes that will be used to create a composition.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
My Pet House
Children will create a house for their pet using construction paper and photographs.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Four Orders of Architecture
Students will learn the importance of Ancient Greek architecture and discover how society has been inspired by Ancient Greek art, law, literature and architecture.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Cut and Paste Vase with Poppies
This is a quick and easy cut and paste flower activity for kids of all ages.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Tissue Paper Collage Flowers
Students will create collage images using tissue paper as paint.
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
Sunset Silhouettes
Kids can make sunset silhouettes using paint and black construction paper.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Stained Glass Paper Screen
Students will create a small scale stained glass screen using paper.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Shape Collage Pizzas
Kids can make shape collage pizza art out of pieces of construction paper.
Ages: 5-8 yrs
Grades: K-2
Levels: Primary
Make Your Own Puzzles
Teach your students how to make puzzles.
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5
Proportion of the Human Form
Students will appreciate the length and width of the human form as they create human figures in motion using torn paper.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Bird and Flower Paper Quilling
Students will learn about paper quilling as they make a bird and flower ring art picture.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
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
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
Dot Mosaics (making a dot without making a dot)
Students will create a mosaic using bits of paper and these bits of paper will create a dot.
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
Sandwich Collage
Kids can make a paper sandwich collage using a variety of paper and found objects.
Ages: 5-8 yrs, 8-11 yrs, 11-14 yrs
Grades: K-2, Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Primary, Junior, Middle School
Hamburger Collage
Students will make hamburger collages using colored construction paper
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Giant Stuffed Bird Sculptures
This lesson plan shows students how to make giant stuffed bird sculptures out of 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
Paper Crazy Quilts
Students will learn about the history of Victorian Crazy Quilts as they explore pattern, color, and shape in different ways.
Grades: Grades 3-5, Grades 6-8
Levels: Junior, Middle School
Tissue Paper Landscapes
This lesson involves the application of many layers of tissue paper to create a painted image – a tissue paper landscape.
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
