Art Matters

I was supposed to teach my 3rd graders about abstract art this 9 weeks.  It was supposed to involve paint.  And, I don't know- mayb...

Continuing the garden type theme for the art show this year, I did   Jungles with 3rd grade.  We went to the link, we played the inter...

After the gluing, pre-printing This student moved, but I used his plate as an example, and sent his print to the new school. Cre...

OK, so Dias de los Muertas was a while ago, I know.  But, due to construction, and me being gullible enough to believe the workers whe...

Loving the use of CD's for circle weaving.  Much sturdier, much cuter (in my opinion) and the kids love the idea of re-purposing so...

If you have ever tried circle weaving, you know that the paper plates can get wearing.  If you don't buy the good sturdy ones, the ki...

It's the end of the year, I'm looking for some fun, along with a way to review skills, make sure the kiddos are ready for the nex...

Our school is under construction right now, as we are getting a renovation.  (I will be getting a new art room, and am over the moon excited...

We have had an unusual amount of both snow, and snow days here in Nashville.  I decided to roll with it, and have my 3rd graders make simpl...

I LOOOOVE the 3rd grade mask unit. Even the most hesitant artist finds themselves kinda into the masks. They are so expressive, and even t...

Each 3rd grader had to make 4 paintings or drawings. One realistic, and 3 abstract in some way. They chose their realistic, and their best...

The third grade and I are struggling with craftsmanship. It is frustrating because I try to encourage them to take pride in their work, but...