You can find this full lesson plan in my 4th Grade Curriculum Lesson Pack HERE! I have had quite a few people ask me about the handouts I used to do this color value lesson: So here you go... Sorry that I cut of the word "white" on the left side when I copied it, but the kids still get the idea. You can always just re-write it on the original before copying. I also included a value shading handout that I use for colored pencil and pencil projects. Enjoy! [These are cell-phone photos of copies of the handouts, but they should print fine. I hand-draw most of my handouts and then make copies!]

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With colored felt tip pens we have drew these landscapes, starting from a stylized drawing of a simple landscape (rocks, grass, hills, a tree, a lake with boats, some other hills and mountains in …

I know you want to help your student become better writers. Teach them how to make a claim and provide evidence. But writing argumentative essays is not the only way to do it. Sometimes, in the battle against apathy, you need something show-stopping. Why not have a literary food truck festival?

Each check is 5 cm x 5 cm on the large checkered design.

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Going to sleep under your average, run-of-the-mill, storebought duvet feels nothing like snuggling under an artistic quilt that you or your loved one made for you. With affection. With care in every stitch. With countless hours of skill and dedication.

Since masks are becoming part of their day-to-day activities, an art teacher from Tennessee school district, Cassie Stephens, introduced this brilliant mask self-portrait art project.

Deima's daily vest A true DEIMA signature pieces, now as a pattern. A well fitted, wooly vest, with cute knitted cherries on the bottom. And even without the cherries, this vest will work in its perfect simplicity. The kind of basic pieces you can't have enough off! Deima’s daily vest is knitted in the round, starting from the bottom. The front and back pieces are knit back and forth, after which you knit the shoulder seams together and finally add the rib trims. Choose a simple one colored version, or add the cute cherry pattern on the bottom of the vest. Yarn: 2 strands of Arwetta and 1 strand of Tilia from Filcolana (shown in colors 141, 139 and 147 in Arwetta and 340, 347 and 218 in Tilia) Gauge: 17 sts x 24 rows = 10 x 10 cm Needles: EU 4 and 5,5 mm (40 and 80 cm)  Sizes: 1 (2) 3 (4) 5 =  EU sizes 34 (36) 38 (40) 42 Measurements: Length: 55 (56) 57 (58) 59 cm from shoulder to bottom. Width: 90 (95) 103 (108) 112 cm Yarn total: 4 balls Arwetta and 2 balls Kidsilk (5 balls Arwetta and 3 balls Kidsilk) 5 balls Arwetta and 3 balls Kidsilk (6 balls Arwetta and 3 balls Kidsilk) 6 balls Arwetta and 3 balls Kidsilk all in the base color. You need 1 additional ball of each yarn quality, in the two colors for the cherries. The pattern is digital and will be sent to your email address as a PDF. Happy knitting!

Measuring God's Love (John 3:16) Children's Coloring Page

Hey parents, this project will keep the kids busy for a while: You will need: A ruler, markers, a pencil and a piece of typing paper. Here is what you do, trace a shape on the typing paper using a …

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We have been experimenting a lot with watercolors lately. Something about seeing the colors mix and blend together is incredibly satisfying! I also love that there are so many watercolor painting ideas for kids out there that are easy and also look stunning. That's a win-win! If you have a little artist on your hands,

Self portraits for 3-5 year olds

How to plan collaborative project-based learning activities in the math classroom. Check out these engaging PBL ideas for 3rd grade students!

Here are ten creative ideas to make your unit planning for The Outsiders easier. Sprinkle these in between your discussions and you'll be set for a fabulous unit. And don't miss the free final project, integrating STEM + ELA, at the end of the post.

When I think of an animal mascot of the summer, I picture a flamingo. The image of that distinctive pink plumage and sassy bent leg just screams tropical elegance. This flamingo amigurumi pattern is fairly simple but there is a neat shaping trick that I used for the bend of the neck. To direct the […]

Completed in 2017 in Mexico City, Mexico. Images by Luis Young, PALMA. In Mexico City, the growing demand for housing in certain areas, as well as the increase in density, has motivated the population to find ways of...

Construido en 2013 en Perugia, Italia. Imagenes por Dario Diarena. El nuevo edificio, que alberga la sede central de las instituciones de construcción unificadas de la provincia de Perugia (Centro para la Educación...

This is a great no tech Elementary Art Sub plan resource for students to work on independently. This can also be used as a practice sheet for final project. Perfect for centers, early finishers and brain breaks. Looking for similar activities? Click Here Please click the "Follow Me" button on this page to keep updated on all my new offerings! Print Note: To ensure a successful print, set print preferences to "Fit to Printable Area"

Adding printable Stained Glass glass fall patterns to your crafting projects can bring a touch of autumn warmth to your home or classroom..

Each year, I teach a simple machines unit. Each year, I try to figure out ways to integrate STEM ideas into the mix. This year, I wanted to find ways to engage my learners right away. Sometimes the simplest thing to do is grab simple items to create the perfect STEM project! The best part...you just need 4 simple supplies or less for the each challenge. The first challenge is to create a way to get the cup of cubes to the top of the table. This is all I gave them: Toilet paper tubes, a cup of cubes, string, and tape. The best challenge The second challenge that we did was to make a way to move a cup of candy from one side of the room to another without using your hands to touch the cup. All I gave them for this challenge was spoons, rubber bands, and tubes. The best part about these two challenges is that each design was so uniquely different. Each team was able to work together to find a solution to each problem and after they completed the challenge they shared what they created! Now, this is the kicker...I was sick one of the days my classes did these challenges. Boy, did I realize that one of the integral components of setting up STEM challenges is to really SET...IT...UP. What they were able to accomplish when I was there, instead of the sub, was significant. It got me thinking... how can anyone make a STEM challenge the best EVER? What I learned about making this STEM challenge the best ever is that as the facilitator of a STEM challenge, you must get them engaged. You must set the stage with everything they will need to complete the challenge. Consider these components: 1. How will you give them supplies? I set out a table with the items they can use. Each team is numbered and I send a special number to get what is needed. 2. What are the constraints as well as expectations? The first challenge was about moving an object from the floor to the table. This could be done as a pulley system or in some cases groups made a lever. We were able to share and explain as we observed the final product. 3. How will you get them excited about the activity? This can be done with a picture book, a question, or even a problem that needs solving. In both challenges I posed a problem that needed solving. 4. How much time will you give for a challenge. Our first challenge was 10 minutes. The second challenge was a race! It is one thing to give your learners supplies and a challenge, it is another thing to remember to add the engineering process to each challenge you offer. We chose a simple machine challenge and it was perfect for learning several simple machines. They loved them so much that I have had to design a new challenge to show the other simple machines. Any STEM project can be your best STEM challenge ever! Setting it up for success is the key! I have included my Simple Machines Unit that I use to add even more STEM stations including our annual Cardboard Arcade! Find my Simple Machines Pack HERE! I challenge you to also make STEM challenges something your learners will say..."That was the best STEM challenge EVER!" More Amazing STEM Challenges Your Students Will LOVE Click on any of the images below to read about more STEM challenges from other STEM educators. Digital STEM Challenges Cargo Ship STEM Animal Adaptations STEM Roller Coaster STEM STEM Space Lander Paper Chain STEM Sammie STEAM Challenge Toothpick Tower STEM Simple Machines Challenges Graphics and Font Credits: KG Fonts and PhotoClipz

Our star die is a great way to jazz up any event or classroom. Use it to decorate for an upcoming pep rally or for a classroom activity. Or use it to tally kids’ participation, because who doesn’t like to receive a gold star?

Crochet a lovable donkey with our easy pattern!

Kids will have fun while learning where do I Live with this printable activity perfect for preschool, pre-k, and kindergarten students.

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Completed in 2013 in Vancouver, Canada. Images by Michael Elkan. York House School, an independent K–12 for girls, has been located in the heart of Vancouver’s heritage Shaughnessy neighborhood since 1932. The...

Final product wise, this might just have been my FAVORITE project this past school year. I am so unbelievably proud of the work these 5th graders did on these! I found this project here via Pinterest. Thanks a faithful attempt! I Can Statements: I Can talk about stylized art I Can use the Library resource A-Z Animals Encyclopedia to research a food chain that includes 3 or more animals I Can show a food chain mouth-in-mouth using stylized images of plants and animals Day 1: Students came in with this image on the screen... I asked them to figure out what they all had in common, eventually they ended up describing stylized without even knowing it (I love when that happens!) and I revealed the vocabulary of stylized. To better explain I showed them this awesome graphic I put together in lucidpress.... After a bit more discussion we had a "quiz" where I put up an image and they had to guess stylized or realistic. They did perfect. Then I showed them our inspiration image... They just wrapped up a science unit about ecosystems and food chains so it was the perfect project to connect to the classroom. After explaining the I Cans and the how to do the research and navigate the site they were using for research, they grabbed laptops and got to work filling out the packet below. There was quite a bit of sketching involved but it really seemed to help them understand how to break down their animals and plants. Day 2: After I approved their sketches they got to work! They had an option to draw and color with colored pencil or to collage with paper. We took about 4 class periods total on this, 1 for intro and research, and the rest were workdays. Next time I will probably have them writing something to go along with them when they are displayed. I just can't contain how happy these make me!

This week in art class we studied the primary colors and self-portraits. We first painted the backg...

This project produced “out of this world” results! (OK, Bad pun, I know!) We began this lesson with 3 days of Galaxy Painting using watercolors. The techniques I taught the kids were loosely titled…