Tag Archives: art and craft projects for kids
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
KOKESHI DOLL: JAPANESE ART
Kokeshi dolls are characterized by their lack of arms and legs, as well as their brightly painted kimono in floral designs and geometric patterns. We prepared the background, and the paper the flowers were cut from, before coloring and cutting … Continue reading
UP, UP AND AWAY
“Hot Air Balloons” is a project that describes what is seen from high above the ground. We viewed a Power Point presentation of hot air balloons and discussed how distance is shown in a painting. We also noticed how colorful … Continue reading
PUMPKINS IN CHALK AND PAINT
We used colored chalk dipped in white poster paint to achieve the look in the “Pumpkin Patch.” This is another of those projects that look so nice made up—the picture doesn’t do it justice. For instructions on how to make … Continue reading
WIRE COAT HANGER CHICK
This is a “Hick Chick” wire coat hanger chick. He wouldn’t look so like a hick if you left his goofy hat off, but this chick just doesn’t care. Yellow, orange and blue construction paper and a pattern (included) makes … Continue reading