Birds

Ceramic Turkey Bowls

I search for as many clay project ideas as I can. For some reason, I need the security of knowing that another art teacher has tried the lesson and was...Learn More

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Ceramics & Clay, Fall Art

Peacock Art Project for First Grade

Peacocks are truly glorious. I saw one roaming around on a recent trip to Maui. Just sauntering along…not a care in the world. I experimented a bit with this lesson...Learn More

Related categories: 1st Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds

Watercolor Birds Art Lesson

This is a super easy project for middle elementary kids. I like to demonstrate how to draw a tropical bird using the steps below. As I’m drawing, I explain how...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Watercolors

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

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Spring Art, Tempera Paint

How to Draw Overlapping Birds

Here is a lesson that I taught to my second graders a few years ago. It was a great “intro-to-drawing” lesson but after teaching the lesson, I felt it would...Learn More

Related categories: 3rd Grade Art Lessons, Birds, Line Drawing, Quick Art Lessons

Terrific Toucans: Drawing and Painting Toucans for Fourth Grade

Aren’t these fantastic? I absolutely love how each toucan has it’s own personality. This is the yardstick I use to measure how successful a project is. If the artwork is...Learn More

Related categories: 4th Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts

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

Related categories: 2nd Grade Art Lessons, Animals, Birds, Blog Posts, Inclusion/Special Needs Art Projects

How to Draw a Bird with Feathers

What could be more fun than paint and feathers? For Kinders, nothing…except maybe spatter painting! This lesson involves three steps: A directed line drawing for the bird, painting and then adding...Learn More

Related categories: Birds, Kindergarten Art Lessons, Line Drawing, Pastels & Crayons