Printmaking is one of my favorite elementary art lessons. Yes - it's messy, but the kids love it and there are so many different things you can do. In Kindergarten and First Grade we focus a lot on the basics of shape, line and color. While considering my upcoming shape lessons I came across these… Continue reading Elementary Printmaking
Category: Elementary Art
Student Portfolios
Student portfolios are the first project I do with my students after we have our collaborative project completed. Students are taught that their masterpieces are to be treasured. One way we do that at school is to keep our art stored safely in individual portfolios. The easiest way I know to make a portfolio is… Continue reading Student Portfolios
First Week Collaborative Art
The first week of school I like to do a collaborative art project with all my students K-5. Last year we did a mosaic and the students watched it come together as they each created their own small square. This year the project didn't rely so much on each student's art to create a whole,… Continue reading First Week Collaborative Art
Art on a Cart
Back to school and Art on a Cart! I'm an elementary art teacher for grades Kindergarten to 5th. I don't have an art room so I teach art on a cart. Last year I traveled for every class. This year most of my classes come to our cafeteria for art time. I'm thankful I travel… Continue reading Art on a Cart