Kids are curious by nature. These fun activities are the perfect way to teach kids about different cultures around the world & get them excited about learning.
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Celtic Knot Art Activity for Kids. Children love writing their names. Let them create their Celtic knot initial with this fun art activity.
Students can travel across the globe without leaving the classroom. Check out these fun geography lessons for any grade and curriculum.
Integrate art and literacy with no prep or background knowledge with step by step tutorials for art history and art around the world!
Molas are cloth panels that form part of a blouse for the Kuna women of Panama. This lesson teaches children how to create paper cut molas with only a few
Michelangelo is one of the greatest artists the world has ever seen & these Michelangelo Art Projects for Kids are perfect for the kids to learn about him!
Learn about France with this France preschool unit! Activities, crafts, food, songs, etc to give your child a taste of France.
The next best thing to visiting Cuba with your kids is learning all about it with this links, books, videos, and activities!
Download your free activity calendar with 30 activities from around the world to get kids learning about world cultures and geography!
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The Montessori cultural curriculum can seem overwhelming. But Montessori cultural areas and activities can be some of the most rewarding and fun.
Celebrate the Maori New Year with this art activity - colour the koru stars. Two different templates. A fun colouring activity for New Zealand students during Matariki. Designed on A4 size paper. CLICK HERE to view more of my Matariki Resources. ******************************************...
I created this culture jars art lesson for an Art and World Cultures class, and continue to use it in art classes because it is so well received. The word
Montessori-inspired Asia learning activities and free printables for kids.
Koru is a spiral shape representing the unfurling fern and is an integral symbol in Maori art from New Zealand. It symbolises new life, growth, strength and peace. This project was one of a few lessons I did with Year 1-2 students on art from different cultures. I had done it may years ago successfully
Hi Everyone! With the end of the year in sight, is your class struggling to maintain focus? Do you need a few extra fun art projects to get you through the end of the year? Here are some cute ideas to keep your students entertained before the year is over! Glam Jellyfish! Check
Let's create floral artwork with these smiling pop icons.
In this activity, children use a pattern to create a miniature Native American tipi.
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
Indigenous birthday chart
These scrolls start with a chalk pastel blended background and india ink branches blown out with a straw. Students then used Craypas to create their blossoms and used a small red foam square to create their signature seal. (I wanted to purchase a real signature seal but could not find one so instead I created a seal using an exacto blade and an old pink eraser!) Some classes ended up with extra time so we drew "Stillwater"the panda from the book "Zen Shorts" by Jon Muth. For displaying these lovely projects, I used hot glue to attach popsicle sticks together to ack like a dowel on the top, and glued a single popsicle stick to the bottom to give the scroll a bottom weight. A small red string to hang was the finishing touch.
Create Landmarks of Paris with our fun craft activity guide template. Buy art and craft supplies at Baker Ross, inspiring creativity
71 peintures à colorier. Coloriages d' oeuvres de grands peintres comme Van Gogh, Magritte, Cézanne, Matisse, Caillebotte. Coloriage artiste peintre.
This Australian Animals Free Activity Pack is a collection of printables that will help your preschooler count, sequence, and sort iconic Aussie animals.
Check out these fun and easy diversity crafts for kids! Adorable and creative arts and craft projects for kids big and small.
Explore India's rich culture with 20+ Fun India Activities for kids! Perfect for your India- Themed Unit Study - See the full list now!
The first few weeks of school are all about setting the foundation. We're establishing routines and procedures, encouraging a growth mindset culture, building classroom community, etc. I also like to spend some time laying the foundation for what students will need to be successful writers throughout the year, especially since writing is a focus that threads through all subject areas. In second grade especially, sentence structure is a great place to start. We review the 4 parts that every sentence has to have in order to be a complete sentence:
Over 35 crafts, games, learning activities, cooking activities, and more China activities for kids suitable for preschool, kindergarten, and elementary kids
Pinay Homeschooler is a blog that shares homeschool and afterschool activity of kids from babies to elementary level.
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:
Montessori-inspired Africa themed learning activities and free printables for kids.
These Beautiful New Zealand Crafts for Kids will have you amazed and spellbound by this gorgeous country and it's culture!
