2nd Grade Art Lessons

Pantone Colors Art Lesson

Color mixing is one of the most rewarding paint experiences in art class. Children love to squish, mingle and mix paint until there is nothing left but a big blob...Learn More

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Ceramic Fish Art Project

There is nothing more rewarding than manipulating a big slab of clay into a shiny piece of art. Despite ceramics requiring a great deal of prep, it’s really the most...Learn More

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Winter Bird Art Lesson

Lois Ehlert’s book, Snowballs, is yet another inspiring book for elementary school art lessons. Instead of the featured snowmen, I gravitated towards the wonderful winter bird in birch trees. I...Learn More

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Laurel Burch Cat Art Project

LAUREL BURCH CAT ART PROJECT I’ve been admiring this art project for a while now. VK Bowerman’s Laurel Burch Cat project is colorful and fun. VK doesn’t have a website,...Learn More

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Fairy Tale Castles Art Project

This easy, two-part project is perfect for first through third grade students. After a brief discussion about castles and all the wonderful features they have, I demonstrated a basic castle drawing techniques. We...Learn More

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Patterned Matryoshka Dolls

Matryoshka dolls are wooden nesting dolls originating from Russia. They are handcrafted by folk artists and often feature a woman wearing a traditional Russian dress and scarf. Many dolls seen...Learn More

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Birch Trees Art Lesson

This is an easy art project that you can do with any aged child. Birch trees offer a dynamic contrast to many backgrounds. The opportunities are endless. I did a...Learn More

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Paper Zebra Art Project

I love zebras. From an art teacher’s point of view, zebras are a sure thing for an art lesson. Doesn’t matter how you draw the body, put some black and...Learn More

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Dinosaur Art Project

DINOSAUR ART PROJECT Drawing a dinosaur takes center stage in this dinosaur art project. Students sit up and listen as all are eager to learn how to draw their favorite...Learn More

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