Paper Projects

Make Your Own Typography Card for Mother’s Day

There’s no better way to celebrate mothers and grandmothers for Mother’s Day than to create a beautiful, personalized card. This hand made card features sweet floral designs that any mother...Learn More

45 Min

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Painted Paper Dancing Duckling

This sweet little dancing duckling is a perfect spring lesson for your little wee ones! Kindergarteners, pre-kindergarteners and even preschoolers will love to build and create their own frolicking duck...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Blog Posts, Collage, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, PreK Art Lessons, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Spring Bunny Art Project

When I was a young artist, my favorite art activity was drawing fashion figures with a water-soluble black marker. Brushing the artwork with water turned the drawing into a painting....Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Markers, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Spring Art

How to Make a Spring Flower Paper Bouquet

When I think about springtime, I immediately think of beautifully blooming flowers sprinkling color everywhere after winter thaws. These paper flower bouquets are just what you need to brighten up...Learn More

1.5 Hrs

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Flowers, Paper Projects, Spring Art, Video Tutorials

Beautiful Blackbird Art Project

This lesson is a wonderful addition to you Black History Month collection of lessons. Children learn about the world of artist Ashley Bryan and his book Beautiful Blackbird, while creating...Learn More

50 Min

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Birds, Culture Based, EPIC Curriculum, Famous Artists, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials

Holiday Collage Project

Sometimes children need a moment free of instruction, standards and expectations. When I first did this project many moons ago, I recognized the importance of stepping back a bit and...Learn More

30 Min

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, 4th Grade Art Lessons, Christmas, Collage, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons, Winter Art

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

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Art at Home, Chalk Pastels, Christmas, Paper Projects, Video Tutorials, Winter Art

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

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, 2nd Grade Art Lessons, 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Art at Home, Blog Posts, Fall Art, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Paper Projects, Quick Art Lessons