Category Archives: 3rd Grade
ANIMAL FRAMES
Snapshots work well in these canning jar flat and lid frames. They’re quick and easy to make and of course the kids want to give them to parents (Mother’s Day or Father’s Day) and grandparents. Besides the jar flat and … Continue reading
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PLAINS INDIAN PARFLECHE
When the plains Indians were moving from place to place, they carried their clothing, valuables, tools, etc. in a parfleche, which was made from dried buffalo hide and decorated with brightly colored geometric designs. The parfleche was used by the … Continue reading
WATER LILIES
I’ve seen a number of art projects that were inspired by Claude Monet’s Water Lilies, but I really was impressed with one I saw on Artsonia a couple of years ago. So of course I needed to try to imitate … Continue reading
MOTHER’S DAY BOUQUET
At last it looks like winter is over. The third grade made bouquets of flowers to decorate the school halls. This was their first project using colored tissue paper, water and a brush. They loved this project and I think … Continue reading
ON SWAN LAKE
Looking at a picture of a peaceful, elegant swan puts me in a pensive mood. I’ve made a PowerPoint of works by an artist called Stuchie. He is a minister who says art is artistic therapy for him. I want … Continue reading
SNOWY OWLETTE
The night looks chilly where this snowy owl perches on a leafless limb. A step by step “how to draw an owl,” is included with this project. Simple and easy. The directions for “Little Snow Owl,” can be found in … Continue reading
QUILTED APPLIQUE
If you’ve ever seen the intricate appliqu patterns in quilts, you know this isn’t it. But with a little imagination you might be able to see a vague similarity. This project looks more involved than it is. Three inch squares … Continue reading
SNOWMAN STOCKING
A stocking and a stocking cap for this snowman. I’ve left the faces, stockings and caps blank to give the kids lots of ways to make their project unique. I love his tinsel arms. Finish only one side and hang … Continue reading
