Category: Art Basics

Students fold paper in half like a card and then make two cuts from center fold for house front wall and roof and then fold in. (opposite from outside card) Two more cuts are made using roofline as center point. The three dimensional elements of these projects make designing dream …

Students fold orange and blue paper in half and cut two lines in center of blue paper so it will pop up. Students cut  symmetrical clay pot, green leaves, stems and flowers which they color with markers and then glue together. Cutting slits around center of circle helps to form …

Lesson Students create miniature kites using popsicle sticks and learn about complementary colors.  Recommended Ages Preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References Images of kites and complementary colors Vocabulary Symmetry: two sides of an image that look the same  Complementary colors: pairs of colors that contrast each other …

Project Title: Dutch Windmill with Popsicle Sticks Description: Students create a windmill out of construction paper and popsicle sticks Author: Francesca Grade level or Target Age Range: preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References: Images of dutch windmills and facts about windpower Vocabulary: alternative energy Materials: glue, scissors, construction paper, Popsicle …

Project Title: Poinsettia Complementary Color Project Description: Students create a poinsettia out of complementary colors Author: Francesca Grade level or Target Age Range: preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References: Images of poinsettias Vocabulary: poinsettia, complementary colors Materials: glue, scissors, construction paper, pencils Anticipatory Set: Discussion on complementary colors Demo/Directions: …