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SCARECROWS

We did a draw-along lesson while drawing the scarecrows, then each student finished their fall picture with pumpkins, crows or whatever they chose. We used watercolor pencils in this project. The complete list of supplies and the directions for making … Continue reading

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SPIDERS

Get ready for Halloween by making a bunch of “Hanging Spiders.” They aren’t terribly scary looking unless, of course, you’re scared of spiders. There’s not much to making these, especially if you use glue dots. And if you haven’t been … Continue reading

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RESTING CATS

This project makes a set of cats, one sitting and one lying down. Fun tack or glue dot them to the window and they can see inside and outside. These are quick and easy to make. The kids loved this … Continue reading

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LEAVES AND SPOOKS

I have included a pattern of a bare tree for this project, “Falling Leaves and Spooks.” We start out with a black construction paper background and glue on the bare tree. Then the fun begins with tearing little pieces of … Continue reading

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STANDING LOVE BUGS

Beware you’re going to get bitten by the Love Bug. The sight of these little bugs makes you want to giggle and make a ton of them. If you were going to have a Valentine party, they would be perfect … Continue reading

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DANCING VALENTINE HEARTS

Valentine You make me feel like Dancing. That’s what our Valentine card says to the lucky person who receives it. I’ve included this, “Dancing Hearts,” project under the 1st Grade Projects Gallery tab in the sidebar. If you click on … Continue reading

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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

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PUMPKINS

All elementary kids love using oil pastels and this 3rd Grade group is getting very good at shading with them. We make the pumpkins separate and then glue them on the black background. We use oil pastels, scissors, glue sticks, … Continue reading

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