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Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

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Grades K - 5

10 Hours

Overview

This playlist is full of fun art projects for kids K-5 at home or in small groups. The materials are simple, perfect for use with available pencils, magazines, clay, or paper. Art can be enriching, relaxing and inspiring!

Building 3-D Sandwiches

Arts in Action, Whole Body, Whole Self

Building 3-D Sandwiches

3 - 8

30 Minutes

Get students thinking about what they eat and where their food comes from with this art activity building a 3-D big sandwich collage.

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Self Portrait

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Self Portrait

K - 8

3 Hours

In this multi-day art project, students use mirrors to paint self portraits.

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Clay Pinch Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Pinch Pot

K - 5

1 Hour

Students learn how to sculpt clay into Pinch Pots. Pinch Pots have a multi purposes and students find out what those are.

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Clay Coil Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Pot

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to create a coil pot by molding clay and have the opportunity to decorate their works.

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Color By Numbers

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color By Numbers

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students draw their own color-by-numbers picture and then exchange drawings with a partner too color in the picture they have been given.

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Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

9 - 12

50 Minutes

T-shirts are customized for sports teams, special events, musical groups, and personal expressions of all kinds. In this activity, students research and discuss the kinds of statements that can be made on a T-shirt and then brainstorm ideas and sketch their T-shirt designs.

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Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to read a scenario that ends with the protagonist facing an important decision, such as an ethical issue, a health or safety issue, or a decision that could affect a friendship or family relationship. Groups then propose two detailed outcomes, one for each choice.

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Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students sketch flowers and then turn those drawings into a painted square tile design. Students will learn that scientific illustration is a good career for those who love science and art.

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Seasonal Collages

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Seasonal Collages

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to create photo collages that represent a season. They discuss and compare their collages, and use them to describe seasonal changes.

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Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students put their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They also use paper cups and pieces of thick paper to create more sounds. This activity shows that music and rhythm can be created anywhere and at any time, with no special equipment necessary.

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Color Collage

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color Collage

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children clip and assemble photographs to make collages that represent a color. This fun activity introduces collages as an art form and helps students develop design skills.

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Clay Coil Snake

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Snake

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students explore coils, coils are the first technique to learn in clay class. The coil technique can be used to make coil pots and also as a way to form larger structures later on. Below are basic instructions for a coil snake, which is the method for creating coils for any project.

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Building 3-D Sandwiches

Arts in Action, Whole Body, Whole Self

Building 3-D Sandwiches

3 - 8

30 Minutes

Get students thinking about what they eat and where their food comes from with this art activity building a 3-D big sandwich collage.

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Self Portrait

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Self Portrait

K - 8

3 Hours

In this multi-day art project, students use mirrors to paint self portraits.

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Clay Pinch Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Pinch Pot

K - 5

1 Hour

Students learn how to sculpt clay into Pinch Pots. Pinch Pots have a multi purposes and students find out what those are.

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Clay Coil Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Pot

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to create a coil pot by molding clay and have the opportunity to decorate their works.

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Color By Numbers

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color By Numbers

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students draw their own color-by-numbers picture and then exchange drawings with a partner too color in the picture they have been given.

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Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

9 - 12

50 Minutes

T-shirts are customized for sports teams, special events, musical groups, and personal expressions of all kinds. In this activity, students research and discuss the kinds of statements that can be made on a T-shirt and then brainstorm ideas and sketch their T-shirt designs.

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Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to read a scenario that ends with the protagonist facing an important decision, such as an ethical issue, a health or safety issue, or a decision that could affect a friendship or family relationship. Groups then propose two detailed outcomes, one for each choice.

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Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students sketch flowers and then turn those drawings into a painted square tile design. Students will learn that scientific illustration is a good career for those who love science and art.

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Seasonal Collages

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Seasonal Collages

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to create photo collages that represent a season. They discuss and compare their collages, and use them to describe seasonal changes.

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Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students put their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They also use paper cups and pieces of thick paper to create more sounds. This activity shows that music and rhythm can be created anywhere and at any time, with no special equipment necessary.

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Color Collage

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color Collage

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children clip and assemble photographs to make collages that represent a color. This fun activity introduces collages as an art form and helps students develop design skills.

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Clay Coil Snake

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Snake

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students explore coils, coils are the first technique to learn in clay class. The coil technique can be used to make coil pots and also as a way to form larger structures later on. Below are basic instructions for a coil snake, which is the method for creating coils for any project.

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Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

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Art Projects for K-5th Grade at Home or in Small Groups

Grades K - 5

10 Hours

Overview

Building 3-D Sandwiches

Arts in Action, Whole Body, Whole Self

Building 3-D Sandwiches

3 - 8

30 Minutes

Get students thinking about what they eat and where their food comes from with this art activity building a 3-D big sandwich collage.

Discover Activity

Self Portrait

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Self Portrait

K - 8

3 Hours

In this multi-day art project, students use mirrors to paint self portraits.

Discover Activity

Clay Pinch Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Pinch Pot

K - 5

1 Hour

Students learn how to sculpt clay into Pinch Pots. Pinch Pots have a multi purposes and students find out what those are.

Discover Activity

Clay Coil Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Pot

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to create a coil pot by molding clay and have the opportunity to decorate their works.

Discover Activity

Color By Numbers

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color By Numbers

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students draw their own color-by-numbers picture and then exchange drawings with a partner too color in the picture they have been given.

Discover Activity

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

9 - 12

50 Minutes

T-shirts are customized for sports teams, special events, musical groups, and personal expressions of all kinds. In this activity, students research and discuss the kinds of statements that can be made on a T-shirt and then brainstorm ideas and sketch their T-shirt designs.

Discover Activity

Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to read a scenario that ends with the protagonist facing an important decision, such as an ethical issue, a health or safety issue, or a decision that could affect a friendship or family relationship. Groups then propose two detailed outcomes, one for each choice.

Discover Activity

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students sketch flowers and then turn those drawings into a painted square tile design. Students will learn that scientific illustration is a good career for those who love science and art.

Discover Activity

Seasonal Collages

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Seasonal Collages

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to create photo collages that represent a season. They discuss and compare their collages, and use them to describe seasonal changes.

Discover Activity

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students put their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They also use paper cups and pieces of thick paper to create more sounds. This activity shows that music and rhythm can be created anywhere and at any time, with no special equipment necessary.

Discover Activity

Color Collage

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color Collage

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children clip and assemble photographs to make collages that represent a color. This fun activity introduces collages as an art form and helps students develop design skills.

Discover Activity

Clay Coil Snake

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Snake

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students explore coils, coils are the first technique to learn in clay class. The coil technique can be used to make coil pots and also as a way to form larger structures later on. Below are basic instructions for a coil snake, which is the method for creating coils for any project.

Discover Activity

Building 3-D Sandwiches

Arts in Action, Whole Body, Whole Self

Building 3-D Sandwiches

3 - 8

30 Minutes

Get students thinking about what they eat and where their food comes from with this art activity building a 3-D big sandwich collage.

Discover Activity

Self Portrait

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Self Portrait

K - 8

3 Hours

In this multi-day art project, students use mirrors to paint self portraits.

Discover Activity

Clay Pinch Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Pinch Pot

K - 5

1 Hour

Students learn how to sculpt clay into Pinch Pots. Pinch Pots have a multi purposes and students find out what those are.

Discover Activity

Clay Coil Pot

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Pot

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students learn how to create a coil pot by molding clay and have the opportunity to decorate their works.

Discover Activity

Color By Numbers

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color By Numbers

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students draw their own color-by-numbers picture and then exchange drawings with a partner too color in the picture they have been given.

Discover Activity

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

Design and Sketch a T-Shirt (Grades 9-12)

9 - 12

50 Minutes

T-shirts are customized for sports teams, special events, musical groups, and personal expressions of all kinds. In this activity, students research and discuss the kinds of statements that can be made on a T-shirt and then brainstorm ideas and sketch their T-shirt designs.

Discover Activity

Choose Your Own Adventure

Choose Your Own Adventure

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students work in small groups to read a scenario that ends with the protagonist facing an important decision, such as an ethical issue, a health or safety issue, or a decision that could affect a friendship or family relationship. Groups then propose two detailed outcomes, one for each choice.

Discover Activity

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Design Floral Ceramic Tiles

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students sketch flowers and then turn those drawings into a painted square tile design. Students will learn that scientific illustration is a good career for those who love science and art.

Discover Activity

Seasonal Collages

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Seasonal Collages

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children work in groups to create photo collages that represent a season. They discuss and compare their collages, and use them to describe seasonal changes.

Discover Activity

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

Arts in Action, Belonging and Community

Dance, Music, and Rhythm (Grades 3-5)

3 - 5

45 Minutes

Students put their hands on their bodies and on the floor in front of them to tap out rhythms. They also use paper cups and pieces of thick paper to create more sounds. This activity shows that music and rhythm can be created anywhere and at any time, with no special equipment necessary.

Discover Activity

Color Collage

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Color Collage

K - 2

45 Minutes

Children clip and assemble photographs to make collages that represent a color. This fun activity introduces collages as an art form and helps students develop design skills.

Discover Activity

Clay Coil Snake

Arts in Action, Stories and Perspectives

Clay Coil Snake

3 - 12

1 Hour

Students explore coils, coils are the first technique to learn in clay class. The coil technique can be used to make coil pots and also as a way to form larger structures later on. Below are basic instructions for a coil snake, which is the method for creating coils for any project.

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