2nd Grade Art Lessons

How to Make a Holiday Reindeer

Gather the kids and some colorful paper, chalk pastels and a bit of glitter to create this festive reindeer. I always said that some animals like elephants, zebras and giraffes...Learn More

80 Min

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Jeff Koons Inspired Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Balloon Project

There’s something about watching the mix of the colorful, larger-than-life balloons traveling high above the streets of New York City paired with the sounds of marching bands that make the...Learn More

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How to Make a Color Wheel Thanksgiving Turkey

I have to admit, the more color a project has the more I love it. And this Thanksgiving turkey? Well, let’s just say I could make them all. day. long....Learn More

45 Min

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Fall Tree Perspective Art Project

Drawing using perspective is not always easy. It can be confusing to draw the three-dimensional aspects of nature on a flat piece of paper, but it is the perfect skill to stretch...Learn More

60 Min

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Chalk Flowers Art Project – 2 Ways

Chalk is an underused art medium. Too dusty. Too messy. High maintenance. And spraying? Forget it. But with these chalk flowers… I say ignore the bad rap and go for it. Chalk pastels,...Learn More

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Watercolor Tulips Art Project

When you’re looking for a quick art lesson to do in one art session that requires just a few supplies and maximum student engagement, you can’t beat a watercolor resist....Learn More

45 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art, Watercolors

Here, Near & Far Snowy Tree Landscape

One of my favorite things to teach children is landscape because it involves concepts that they see often, but may have never really thought about before. One of those concepts...Learn More

45 Min

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Click, Clack, Moo, I Love You Art Project

It’s hard to find a Valentine’s picture book that is perfect for the art room. The story has to resonate with many age groups and the illustrations need to be...Learn More

80 Min

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Create a Paper Menorah Project

A menorah is used to celebrate Hanukah in the Jewish Community. There are 9 candles with the center one used to light 8 candles for each day of Hanukah. This...Learn More

60 Min

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