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3rd Grade Art Lessons

Poinsettia Plant Mixed-Media for Third Grade

This project is as about as easy as you can get. The only area of “struggle” was cutting out the pot. Despite it’s challenges, this component of the project provides...Learn More
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Easy Winter Landscape for Second and Third Grade

Here is a super easy lesson that incorporates many art principals. It takes one 45-minute art class to complete this project if you use small sheets of paper. I used...Learn More
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Fish Printing Project

ONE LESSON @ 1 HOUR WHAT YOU’LL NEED: Liquid watercolor or tempera paint Foam sheets or foam lunch trays/meat trays Step One: Painting the Background I used glitter liquid watercolors...Learn More
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Drawing and Painting Barns

Here is a super easy lesson that I snagged from Painted Paper Flicker Page. If you have any desire to be utterly inspired let alone be swept away by color,...Learn More
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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
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Cut paper flowers spring art project for kids

Paper Cut Flower Art Project

This is a favorite art lesson of mine for spring time.  I typically do this lesson with my third-grade students but the results would be fantastic at any age. Supplies: –...Learn More
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Third Grade Expressive Paintings Inspired by Fred Babb

Fred Babb is one of my favorite artists. His art is expressive, meaningful and above all, unique. It’s a perfect description of what children’s art should be. Fred’s website features...Learn More
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Fun with Portraits Art Lesson Plans

The quintessential art lesson for elementary school: self-portraits! This 24-page lesson plan booklet includes six easy portrait ideas. Easy-to-follow steps, supply lists, full-color photo-tutorials, original Deep Space Sparkle handouts and student...Learn More
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How to make symmetrical butterflies using oil pastels and watercolors

Symmetrical Butterflies

This lesson is part math, part magic and all art! Students fold a piece of paper in half, draw on one side and press to create a symmetrical butterfly. If...Learn More
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