Art for 2nd graders

Third grade used warm and cool colors and pattern to create these tempera paintings. The students viewed artwork by native people and how their hand print was not only a record of who they were or where they had traveled, but also a way to sign their art. The students each used their hand prints to sign their paintings. Notice how the warm colors (red, orange, and yellow) advance and the cool colors (blue, green, and violet) recede? This color effect creates an optical illusion. The boys and…

Educational and craft activities for kids and parents

Reading self-portraits, clay snails, and much more!

Kids will go nuts over this fun, EASY how to make a homemade kaleidoscope craft project at home. This activity is fun for all ages!

Explore the world of leaf crafts with your child. Engage creativity and nature, from sorting leaves to crafting imaginative characters. Have fun together with

Ashley H on Instagram: "Analogous Mummy Eyes 👀 2nd graders lived this one. Oil pastel eyes, collaged grey paper strips on top! 2 day project! They look great hanging over their lockers! Collaboration with my team teacher @art_with_mrs.kay #artprojectsforkids #elementaryart"

Cute yarn pumpkins are a fun-to-make pumpkin arts and crafts to try in October with a technique using a balloon, orange yarn, and glue.

2nd Grade Silhouettes We're very proud of our silhouettes! Art vocabulary words related to this lesson: *horizon line *silh...

Free Jellyfish art tutorial for kids and adults! This stunning jelly can be recreated with a few watercolors and a bit of clear glue. This mixed media art project creates lots of interesting textures and designs that are sure to delight your students.