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Unleash the potential of creative minds with our Imagination and Creativity Worksheets. Designed to nurture artistic talents and inspire imaginative thinking, these worksheets are perfect for artists of all ages. This super fun pack of 10 Imagination Workout worksheets is designed to help students unleash their inner imagination and creativity. Each sheet includes 6 blocks filled with some sort of line or shape and simply asks students to finish the drawing themselves. Discover the joy of self-expression as you dive into the vibrant world of art. Create stunning masterpieces, experiment with new techniques, and let your imagination run wild. With our Imagination and Creativity Worksheets, you'll experience the thrill of bringing your unique ideas to life. Explore, create, and unlock the endless possibilities that lie within your imagination. It's time to let your creativity soar!
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
In the context of art education, Surrealist games can be a useful tool to disinhibit students and unlock their creativity.More so, they are a valuable component of any open-ended art exploration and a wonderful addition to project-based curriculums.
Practice identifying the five senses of smell, see, listen, touch and taste with this printable color worksheet.
10 Creative Art Activities for Kids, including free printable drawing prompts and art collages, plus many more creative art ideas!
Need some fun Fall art project ideas that are beautiful and keep the kids busy? Our creative collection of amazing leaf art projects for kids is for all ages and makes a beautiful gift or keepsake.
Here are links to all of my favorite infant cc for the sims 4! It's all maxis match cc that you can download them for free from places like Patreon and Tumblr.
Free download of Child's Handwriting Font. Released in 2016 by TRMM2 and licensed for personal and commercial-use. Click now to create a custom image with your own words that you can download.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Discover how to create stunning bubble art with your kids! Our step-by-step guide to bubble painting makes this fun and easy activity perfect for young artists. Learn the best tips, tricks, and
Kids will love decorating a paper craft that looks just like them, with this FREE All About Me Craft Template! Includes 4 templates and clothes!
Darling crochet snuggler bunny is so cute! Part lovey, part amigurumi and all fun! #Crochetsnuggler #crochetcuddler #crochet365knittoo
Are you wondering what to do with a stack of old, unwanted books gathering dust on your shelves? Look no further! These are our favorite DIY home decor projects using old books.
This resource covers information on the proprioceptive sense and includes proprioception sensory activities for kids.
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Free aesthetic coloring pages to print. Color cool illustrations of melty pizza, Paris cafes, quaint shops, cozy cottages, flowers, and more!
Knit this beautifully textured cardigan using worsted weight yarn and the delicate dot stitch! Free pattern & step-by-step tutorial available!
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
Get ready to lace up and break into creativity with these 20 Nike coloring pages, free for you to download and print! Nike's iconic designs, ranging from the instantly recognizable Swoosh logo to their trendy and innovative sneakers, provide a stylish and modern canvas for color enthusiasts of all ages.
The perfect post for fellow DIY enthusiasts who have ruined a tee or two attempting this...
The fisherman's rib stitch is perfect when you need a textured stitch that's reversible, doesn't curl, and is easy to knit.
I have to admit... I didn't understand why every Pinterest marketer loved Canva so much. As an Adobe CC snob, I found Canva clunky and not easy to use. Completely forgetting that it took
Amazing scrap wood project ideas! If you have scrap wood, you will love the inspiration and ideas from these 50 beautiful and easy DIYs!
Cooperative Learning Partner Cards Using collaboration cards in the classroom is a great way to organize students in cooperative learning groups effectively. You can differentiate groups to reach all levels of your students. These cards are intended to be used on the desk for cooperative group seating arrangements. You can also use them as a group shuffle for collaborating in the class and forming groups around your room for discussion and group work. The cards come in 8 different colors and are intended for groups of 4 or partners. Do you like this Cooperative Learning Pack? Check out the Cooperative Learning Roles Posters and Slides where you can display their assigned roles and expectations. Connect with me on social media! Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thecreativeclassroom/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheCreativeClassroom/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/ashlyn1214/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/thecr8tiveclas Blog: https://www.the-creative-classroom.com Don't forget to receive TPT credits to use your purchases! Here’s how it works: First, Go to your My Purchases page. Next to each purchase you'll see a Provide Feedback button, click it and you will be directed to a page where you can give a rating and comment on each product. Every time you leave feedback for products you will be given credit to use on future purchases like this one! Are you following my TPT store? Don’t forget to make sure you are following my TPT store so you can stay updated on new product releases, sales and freebies! Click the green star beside my name at the top of this page! Thanks for visiting and following my store!
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Are you wondering what to do with a stack of old, unwanted books gathering dust on your shelves? Look no further! These are our favorite DIY home decor projects using old books.
Inspired by the classics, Vintage Vibes has all the pops of primary colors while toning it down with playful black and white modern prints. Fill your classroom walls with timeless decor while making your students feel right at home. Welcome your students to your classroom in style with 4 different designs and unlimited options with EDITABLE options!
How to outline your memoir using a simple 3 step process. Make sure you write a memoir outline before you start drafting the manuscript!
These all about me, back to school art activities for kids are engaging icebreakers. Encourage creativity and build community during the first week back
First Week Watercolor Portraits 7 comments Back to School, Bulletin Boards, Self Portraits, Tutorials Every year, my second graders paint a watercolor self-portrait. It is truly my most favorite first week activity of all time. After sharing this picture of this year's portraits on Facebook, a sweet reader asked if I had a blog post about them. Well, it dawned on me that while I have shared my annual self-portraits many times, I've never really shared them exclusively in a post. So, here goes! Every year, I have my students paint a self-portrait during the first week of school (an idea I learned while student teaching many moons ago). I hang these portraits in the room, for the entire year. They really brighten up our space and they are such a joy to look at (this is a picture of my students' portraits from last year). I am not an art teacher and I believe that kids should be encouraged to take risks, so when I task my students with painting their portraits, I pretty much let them "have at it." Don't worry, it isn't a total free for all. I do model the process and I also share examples from years past, like the ones shown below. I just make it very clear that I don't expect their paintings to look like an actual photograph. ;) I always begin by pointing out how much of their body/self they will be painting. I tell them to think about the pictures they see in their yearbooks and how those pictures only show people's heads and shoulders. I explain that they will include only their head and shoulders in their paintings. I then show them examples from previous years (sometimes students move and they get left behind, so I have a few on hand). Once the students understand what it is that they will be including in their portrait, I model the drawing process on the board. I discuss how large the head should be in relation to the paper and show them what this looks like. From there, I show them how I draw a neck and shoulders, hair, and facial features. I apologize that I don't have a photo of this, but essentially, I model and narrate the process, one step at a time. And, then...it's the students' turn. I give each student a piece of white card stock (8x10 inches) to work with. Card stock is brighter and thicker than construction paper, and it just seems to hold the paint better, in my opinion. Then, they start their drawing. Sometimes, I have them draw the outline of their pictures with a black crayon (see below). When I do this, there is NO pencil involved. This helps them to really slow down and visualize before they draw because they know that they can't erase. However, this year, I let them draw with pencil first and then they traced over their pencil lines with a Sharpie. Why did I do that? I have no idea, it was just what I decided to do when I was prepping the materials, but the end result was still fab! Once the students draw the outline of their portrait, they get to paint! Using watercolor is a tricky thing for many second graders. They have a hard time always gauging how much water to use, so a discussion about this (and a little modeling) ahead of time is a good idea. Tip: No matter how much explaining and modeling you do, you'll still have a student or two that uses too much water. Let them use a tissue to blot their paper if you notice this happening. I lay the portraits to dry on the floor, in an out of the way spot. They dry within minutes here in the desert. Once they are dry, I flatten them by stacking heavy teacher manuals on them overnight. I could iron them, but my iron and I do not get along. At all. The next morning, I hang them up and admire the sight before me...all year long. :) At the end of the year, it's always fun to repeat this process. You will be amazed at how much growth your students show. Here are a few examples from last year. Amazing, right? We always get lots of compliments on our portrait display, and the kids are always very proud of them. They love seeing if their parents can guess which one is theirs, and it's fun to see how many parents get it right! At the end of the school year, I send the portraits home as a keepsake. Many parents have commented how much they love them, and they are the perfect size for framing! First week self-portraits are a great way to encourage students to take risks, have fun, and learn to use materials. Beyond that, the students take great pride in their creations and enjoy them just as much as I do, and we have something truly magnificent (that they created!) to look at all year long. :) Share It:
Printable September coloring pages that the kids will love! Grab the 4 easy PDF downloads and print for a fun, free activity for the kids.
On this page, you will find 80 Minecraft coloring pages that are entirely free to download or print! Before I set out to illustrate these pages
This Collage Self-Portrait Art Project for kids uses loose parts to create a keepsake or Mother's Day Gift in Pre-K and Kindergarten
