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Preschool Christmas Angel Craft Using Shape
Every object can be drawn and created from simple shapes. This angel craft is no exception. It reinforces the use of shapes, precision cutting, and a little skilled glitter application for flair. It just wouldn’t seem like a Christmas angel without that glittery sparkle! My son thinks using glitter is the bees knees. That’s why […]
Snowy Owl Ornament Craft
Handmade is best when it comes to holiday ornaments. Sure, store-bought ornaments are pretty, but the meaning and love that children pour into their art is showcased on our Christmas trees a mere few weeks a year. This snowy owl ornament is easy for children of ages and abilities to make. My sons struggle with […]
Entertain Sick Kids with a Cartoon Kleenex Craft
“This shop is part of a social shopper marketing insight campaign with Pollinate Media Group™ and Kleenex but all my opinions are my own. #pmedia #KleenexTarget http://cmp.ly/3/8vNxcO” During cold and flu season, my kids and their runny noses seem to end up everywhere. I run around grabbing tissues, and my kids run away from me […]
Christmas Tree Craft that Teaches Texture
As a kid, I adored 3-D projects. I spent hours making pop-up books and cards. In the classroom, often times, teachers overlook how easy it is to make art POP even with simple paper. Rather then merely gluing paper to paper, we used a few paper techniques to create texture, an important element of art […]
Ornaments Art Lesson Using Color Theory
Color is one of the easiest ways to make any project pop! For Christmas this year my niece and I discussed color theory and created these whimsical ornaments. This is just one way to incorporate an art lesson into an activity. Here’s some suggestions on how to teach a lesson on color theory: First […]
December Bulletin Board Idea
Bulletin boards for December can be tricky for many schools, because mention of holidays are often prohibited. This bulletin board, from Ms. C’s art class here in Chicago, does a incredible job of incorporating student art work while celebrating images of the month, not the holiday! Plus, the art project teaches positive and negative space […]
Reindeer Word Wall {With *Free* Template}
It’s December and it’s time to decorate your homes and classrooms for Christmas! I like reindeers the most, that’s why I created a reindeer word wall. Any chance I get to create something visual with an educational spin on it, I am all over it! This concept is perfect for parents or teachers that want […]
Reindeer Bulletin Boards
We have a reindeer bulletin board round up with a little bit of everything from life-sized reindeers to help wanted reindeer signs. Get all your December reindeer ideas here! Reindeer Word Wall with free reindeer template via The Classroom Creative Reindeer wall display from My Mum the Teacher Reindeer help wanted via Mrs M’s […]
Snowflake Craft {A Random Act of Kindness}
This post is part of the Random Acts of Kindness Campaign, sponsored by Consumer Crafts. Before we know it, winter is going to roar in! There is no better craft to create for winter than snowflakes. As a random act of kindness, I created these lighthearted snowflakes for my son’s teacher. Most teachers spend their own […]
