3rd Grade Art Lessons

Ink Elephant Art Lesson

Regular black markers morph into beautiful watercolors with the help of a bit of water and a few techniques. An elephant is a perfect subject in which to experiment with...Learn More

50 Min

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Kandinsky Inspired Art Project with Tempera

Kandinsky’s concentric circles are an art room staple and for good reason. The opportunity to explore color is nonthreatening and children can see how powerful mixing colors can be. WHAT...Learn More

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Painted Elephant Art Lesson

Here is an easy drawing and painting lesson of an elephant that allows for unlimited expression. You’ll need: 12″ x 15″ paper Tempera paint palette #1: white, black, pink scissors,...Learn More

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Watercolor Fish Art Project

I have to admit, I’m a huge fan of liquid watercolors but a combination of liquid and regular pan w/c paints is ideal here. You can paint the background first...Learn More

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Sugar Skulls Art Lesson

Dia de los Muertos (Day of the Dead) is a spectacular event. Not to be confused with Halloween, Dia de los Muertos is a Mexican holiday on November 2nd that...Learn More

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Tint and Pattern Circles

Becoming familiar with paint is one thing. Becoming familiar with what paint can do is another thing altogether. Who knew that adding white paint to colored paint would give these...Learn More

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Grand Canyon Painting Lesson

Here is another lesson inspiration from the book, Wow! America! by Robert Neubecker. A journey across the United States brings us to the great Grand Canyon. Layers of rock, canyons and...Learn More

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Santa Barbara Mission Clay Project

Third and Fourth Grade students in California study missions. We are lucky to have the beautiful Santa Barbara Mission right in our city. Here is an easy project that I...Learn More

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Sock Monkey Art Lesson

Aren’t these the most adorable things you’ve ever seen? I spotted a Sock Monkey Calendar at a bookstore and knew the colorful photographs would make an outstanding art lesson. I mean...Learn More

80 Min

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