Oh my goodness, this Bundle is TOO cute! It's called the Sophisticated Sled Bundle and I must tell you, the dies are over the top darling! Let me show you what I mean... Look at the skates in the picture above. The dies cut out the white skates with little slits for the laces. Then there are other dies for the laces. I used Pretty in Pink cardstock, cut out the laces, and then tucked them into the little slits in the skates. They fit perfectly and look so realistic. There are separate dies for the blades, and I used
A few weeks ago Open Press-owner Brian Kyle (@bkmms) shared his most recent printmaking experience ...
Flowers bloom and then wilt, but there’s a way you can preserve their beauty year-round and this artist is sharing her techniques.
* Coloring Contest * Print this picture of Gutenberg's Printing Press and color it in. The best picture will be used on our class timeline. The winner will also receive a prize!
Learn how to make a working pumping heart model with kids. This pumping heart model demonstrates how a real heart pumps blood in and out of its chambers!
Gel Press Printing with Stencils, Fun Foam, and a Rolling Pin
I found a tutorial and another here on Tetra Pak Collograph/Intaglio. I did some more searching online about the process and just had to give it a try. Tetra Pak is a composite packaging system. I found broth, soups, milks, and juices at the grocery store and even some things at the Dollar Tree store. So […]
Kids learn about the fine art of printmaking using flat pieces of styrofoam, tempera paint, and rollers to make prints.
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This past week's after school art class was great! We were able to get two art projects done in the allotted time and some children had a few minutes to sketch. Both of these projects are fun and colorful and easy to do. I've done them with preschoolers up through fourth graders and everyone seems to enjoy it! This time, I was able to show the children artwork from each artist and link the lessons to children's books about the artists. If you haven't checked out these books, please do! The first project is: Handy Andy's inspired by the blog Artolazzi. For this project, I shared the book: "Uncle Andy's," by James Warhola. What a lovely book! This is written by a nephew of Andy Warhol and is told from the child's perspective. James Warhola talks about visiting his Uncle Andy at his studio and all of the interesting projects and people he sees there. I really like this book. It is interesting to look at the illustrations and see all of the fun details. The book also reminds me that children are like little sponges, soaking up info and inspiration from their environments. Warhola speaks about how inspiring it was to be surrounded by all of the art objects and artwork in his Uncle Andy's studio and being able to see the process his Uncle went through to create his art (note: I brought in one of the Marilyn Monroe series of paintings for the children to view--it had repetition and color that I wanted to highlight with the project below). Handy Andys I saw this project on the blog: Artolazzi and loved it. I changed it a bit to use bright papers instead of paint for the backgrounds to speed things up a bit. I used a bright pad of paper I bought at the local copy store (Staples) which was 50 sheets of 11" x 14" paper (5 bright colors) for about $5. Supplies Needed: 1 sheet of bright paper 11" x 14" for the background 2 5.5"x 7" rectangles of bright paper (different colors than your background) 4 5.5"x 7" rectangles of bright paper (assorted brights so that the hands cut from these papers are different than the backgrounds) Pencil Scissors Glue stick Black tempera paint Paper plate for palette Directions: 1. I had the students select one 11" x 14" piece of bright paper for their background. In the above image, my background piece is yellow. 2. I then had them select two rectangles (5.5" x 7" each) these needed to be different than their background paper. These were glued down to the background so that it appeared the background is divided into four sections. Use the photo as a guide. In my example, I used a blue and a green rectangle. 3. I then handed out stacks of four rectangles (each 5.5" x 7") of assorted colors that had been stapled together. I had the students trace their hands onto the stack and cut through all four at once with their scissors to create four identical hand shapes. Remove the staples, arrange onto the background and glue down using the glue stick. Glue the fingers down well so they don't curl off of the page. 4. Once everything was glued down well, I had the students come over to the printing station where they could dip their hands into the black tempera I had placed in foam plates and then print onto their backgrounds over each of the hand prints. They came out great! The children had lots of fun with these and the bright colors really created an eye-popping display! These would be so nice for Mother's Day or Father's Day and they didn't take any time at all (maybe 30 minutes from start to finish). Coming soon: Part two of this post...15 minute Jackson Pollock paintings!
Teach how to spell color words in kindergarten with color songs videos. I'll list the videos and l share how I taught a few of them with great success.
In its simplest terms, a collagraph is a print of a collage. If you're going to use a press it will be best to build your collage on mat...
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View from front door Computer Station Guided reading table...this is also where I have my mailboxes for kids and guided reading s...
1) Confessions of a Shopaholic2) The Devil Wears Prada
We've been excited about sharing all of the fabulous and free creation crafts that are perfect for teaching about our amazing creator! Grab our Creation Craft Globe for kids!
Art projects that are fun for both parents and children.
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The English File fourth edition Students Book is packed full of interesting content to keep students of all levels talking. Online Practice gives students the opportunity to practise and develop their language and skills or catch up on a class they have missed.
Improve your second language teaching skills by avoiding mistakes such as talking to much, echoing, sentence completion, and unclear instructions. Follow @tesolAmerican TESOL
A few weeks ago Open Press-owner Brian Kyle (@bkmms) shared his most recent printmaking experience ...
Song School Latin is a fun and simple way for little ones to learn Latin! Includes engaging DVD's with colorful characters. Song School Latin Review.
Happy first day of August! With these last few weeks before school starts, we wanted to share a fun project for those parents looking for an easy summer art project. It's simple, fun, and requires only a few supplies. Plus, kids can use their hands and smush paint…so fun and tactile! And once they're all […]
Kids will love this cool process art technique using liquid watercolor paint and plastic wrap. Not only is it super fun to do, but the finished project ends up with a neat textured look! Follow our Art for Kids Pinterest board! We love creating interesting papers using fun and unique art techniques (like our crumpled art …
Learn how to sew a knot hem tee with this easy twist knot t-shirt free pdf sewing pattern. How to make a shirt with a knotted hem.
Today, I came across a fantastic graphic combining 21st century learning skills, Bloom’s Taxonomy, and the SAMR Model. I wanted to press print to share it with my teachers next fall, but the…
Enhance your students' understanding of the distinct characteristics of each season with these year-round "Signs of the Season" cut-and-paste activities. This engaging and educational resource is designed to be used throughout the year and helps students recognize the unique features of each season. Easy Prep: Print the provided templates (8.5 by 14 sized paper), which include a Kite for Spring, a Sun for Summer, a Leaf for Autumn, and a Snowman for Winter. Each page also features 8 clipart images related to the seasons. Student Use: Instruct your students to cut out and paste the images that represent the signs of the current season on the corresponding template. After pasting the images, students can get creative and color the entire page, adding an artistic element to the activity and making it more engaging. Teacher Use: Once your students have completed the activity, you can proudly display their work to showcase the signs of the season. This display can be used in the classroom year-round, serving as a visual reminder of the distinctive characteristics of each season. Alternatively, you can use the displays during special events like Open House to demonstrate what the students have learned and to engage parents and visitors. Answer Keys Included: Answer keys are provided, offering you a reference to check whether the students have correctly identified and pasted the images according to the season. These "Signs of the Season" cut-and-paste activities offer an interactive and creative way for students to connect with and learn about the changing seasons. The year-round use of this resource helps reinforce their understanding and appreciation of the natural world's cycles. It's a wonderful addition to your classroom activities that combines art, learning, and visual representation of the seasons. ѼSetting Goals Activity ѼCharacter Counts Poster ѼTooth Fairy Pouch with Poem Signs of the Seasons by Innovative Teacher is licensed and cannot be distributed/shared without the purchase of an additional license. Follow Me to receive updates on freebies and giveaways! ♡Facebook ♡Instagram ♡Blog
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Create your own prints using a pasta machine as a press!
Every year, at the beginning of Kindergarten we begin learning the color words. If you are like me you own the color word CDs and sing them over and over until you can't stop. Then you sing them at home, in the shower, in your head all the time! The good news is: They work! Kids learn how to spell their color words very easily when they learn it in song. (Funny, that actually works for almost anything.) I was growing tired of my old color word poem charts in my classroom and decided to make new ones. I thought I would share. Enjoy! They are a FREEBIE!
