2nd Grade Winter Cardinals

This is probably one of my favorite projects that I've ever taught. The kids were able to draw their cardinals really well and were very proud of them. I love when that happens! I got this idea from Art Projects for Kids (Kathy has many great winter projects if you need some ideas) but we watercolor painted ours instead of using pastel.

2nd Grade Snowflakes

I just couldn't do enough Winter projects this year! Especially with the younger grades. This was a quick and easy project. The students drew their snowflakes in white crayon....a little tricky on white paper, but they did okay for the most part. Then they had fun painting over the snowflakes with watercolor and seeing them appear like magic!

2nd Grade Scarecrows

I am so behind on posting...we actually did these back in September during the fall season. I found the idea on Deep Space Sparkle a couple of years ago and always wanted to try it. We finally got the chance and I'm so please with the results!

Laurel Burch Cats

The colorful hallway display!

...some of the cats before the finishing touches...but still great :)

Geckos in the Style of Henri Rousseau

Van Gogh's Starry Night

I tried these with my 2nd graders again this year...on a much smaller scale. They turned out fabulous! I love the black paper against the bright oil pastels.

Veterans Day

Veterans Day is very important at our school. We have a big assembly every year to honor those who have served for our country. All of the students write essays, poems, learn songs, and create artwork and then we invite Veterans to the school to enjoy the performances. It is always a great experience for students, the Veterans and their families. I am in charge of directing a patriotic art project for each grade and then hanging up the artwork in the multi-purpose room. I was so proud of all of my students!


Sorry for the sloppy photos...I didn't have time to crop! My third graders drew these portraits of soldiers. CUTEST thing I've ever seen!






My second graders got to practice their scissor skills...





I got this idea at Oodles of Art. Step by step process...




My 6th graders painted these beautiful poppies...the aluminum foil really makes the paintings pop!! I can't remember where I found this idea...but it was a hit!




Finally...here are the end results! The flag is a mural done by my 8th graders...found on Art Projects for Kids. It was the star of the show!

Silly Jack-o-Lanterns

I found this cute idea on Artsonia.com. The trick is to have the students cut out and glue together (no drawing!) a mouth, then teeth, then the pumpkin and so on. Make it a mystery! By the time we got to the circle for the pumpkin, I clued the students in on what we were creating. There was lots of giggling as we saw HUGE mouths glued onto teenie tiny pumpkins. Definitely a hit!