2nd Grade Art Lessons

Easy Winter Landscape for Second and Third Grade

Here is a super easy lesson that incorporates many art principals. It takes one 45-minute art class to complete this project if you use small sheets of paper. I used...Learn More

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Day of the Dead Catrina Art Project

The Day of the Dead is a Mexican celebration honoring loved ones who have passed. This vibrant holiday calls the elaborately decorated skeletons, Catrinas. My second grade students loved creating...Learn More

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Fall Leaves in Tissue Paper

Nothing is more beautiful than a tree emboldened with crimson and pumpkin colored leaves. In Santa Barbara, we have few trees that display this wonderful show but our imaginations make...Learn More

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Birdhouse and Paper Bird Art Lesson

Drawing a birdhouse is easy and satisfying for second graders. By combining some basic shapes, kids create a bird sanctuary complete with their very own feathered friend. This lesson is...Learn More

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Torn Paper Owls for Second Grade

These adorable owls were created by my second grade students. It appeared to be the perfect project for them. Each student determined which owl they wanted to draw: in-flight or...Learn More

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Monster Watercolor Drawings and Paintings

I knew I wanted to do a watercolor lesson with my first graders and typically I do a fish or a flower. Tired of those particular lessons, I wanted something new. While...Learn More

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Valentine’s Day Heart Collage

Inspired by Valentine’s Day , I pulled out my file on Jim Dine and created this multi-step collage project for my second graders. I used a station-method of attack with this...Learn More

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Colorwheel Tempera Paint Scarecrows

Scarecrows can be a bit tricky. Like clowns, scarecrows can sometimes frighten kids more than we realize. This lesson, however, mixes just the right amount of scary with happy. SUPPLIES:...Learn More

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Picasso Faces Art Projects for First Grade

Picasso faces are a fun way for students to experiment with color, shapes and patterns. Depending on how much time you have with your students, you may choose one Picasso...Learn More

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