Tag Archives: for kids
Kids & Glitter is this blog where all the art projects I used while volunteering as art teacher at Holy Trinity Elementary, can be found. All are complete, with patterns and directions, and free for you to use. Since I … Continue reading
CHARLIE BROWN’S TREE
Charlie Brown’s Christmas tree always reminds me that beauty is in the eye of the beholder. When one person may say Charlie’s tree is pathetic, lots of others, especially children, would say it is beautiful. See how the little ones … Continue reading
WEATHER FORCAST FOR THE BIRDS
A grey overcast sky, snowflakes and a sun trying desperately to shine are conditions that inspire conversation. We can imagine that humans aren’t the only ones talking about the weather. In this art project we try to picture birds wondering … Continue reading
FROZEN WINTER SCENE
This mirrored silhouette art is a great project for the fifth or sixth graders. It isn’t real easy so they will have a sense of accomplishment when they finish making their art. The supplies list and pictured directions for this … Continue reading
LADY-BUG BUDS
This project is so much fun. We’re making lady-bug buds on a bush. That’s kind of a tongue twister, but you get the idea. Although I used a variety of colors for the lady bugs in my sample, I think … Continue reading
Hanging Paint Stick Bunny
Do you need an easy but fun idea for an Easter craft that you can make yourself or have the kids help with? This cute little hanging bunny is made with a paint stick as the base and then cotton … Continue reading
Angry Birds from Egg Carton Sections
The kids will love making their own Angry Birds using egg carton sections. To find the directions and a sheet of facial features for these little birds, go to my HubPages article, All Angry Birds Crafts, that also shows side … Continue reading