Paper sculpture elementary art

I usually start the year with kindergartners learning about and using lines. In previous years we have made line paintings and line sculptures with wire and pipecleaners. Another fun project we made was line windsocks by rolling up line paintings and adding tissue paper streamers. We’ve done line drawings (check out what my old blog used to look like before I moved it over to this website.) This year I was reminded by Cassie Stephens of a project I used … Read more... →

Taylor Newman on Instagram: "Symmetry sculptures in 2nd grade! This lesson is loaded with problem solving and engagement, and the kids are always so excited to take their kinetic sculpture home after this one day lesson. Students learn to manipulate the paper in multiple ways like folding, bending, curling and fringing. They are challenged to create bilateral symmetry using their paper strips that I have pre-assembled in rainbow order and stapled in the middle. #elementaryart #arteducation…

Video Links: Part One: Part Two: The expressive paper sculpture art lesson is a great way to teach sculpture on a budget. This lesson is done completely with paper, scissors, and glue. (Items tha…

Color Theory for Little Ones via Today I thought I’d share 5 Art Projects for children. Playing with colours and textures is always fun, and also stimulates kid’s creativity. Try new and unconventional materials and treat it as an exploration or a sensory activity, particularly important for toddlers. Paint with yogurt, sugar or chocolate, use natural […]

The Christmas tree designed by "Paprikea". Whether in flashy colors, cute polka dots or classy black and white, this "make-it-yourself" Christmas tree is surely an original one. // L'arbre de Noël concocté par "Paprikea". Couleurs fluos, petit pois ou enc…

36 Elementary Art Lessons for Kids - one for every week of the school year! Perfect for homeschool families, teachers, scout leaders, and parents!

Abstract Movement Sculptures - Art with Mrs. Peroddy

While I’m not a control freak, I have grown accustomed to having a lot of kids under my control at one time. And, I think I’m good at it. I run a fairly tight ship in terms of schedules and expectatio

The times when paper was considered to be the primary medium for artistic expression is long gone. Many writers and designers use digital media to improvise and develop their ideas. However, there is something particuliar in this "physical" canvas — something that keeps us getting back to paper when we want to brainstorm ideas in a notebook, doodle around in a sketchbook, collect inspiration in a scrapbook or just draw some sketches for the next project.