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Manners Lesson
Jul 22, 2019 Are you looking for a fun and interactive way to teach your children manners and etiquette? Use this fun role-playing lesson to practice manners at meals, on the phone, as a host or hostess, and more! I created this “lesson” to do as a 2 1/2 hour co-op lesson for elementary-aged…
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Matisse Paper Collage Art Lesson for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 Henri Matisse & Paper Collage Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is part of a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. This lesson focuses on collages inspired by Henri Matisse. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in Kindergarten…
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February Art Lessons for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 February Art Lessons for Early Elementary This is part of a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This covers the art lessons we completed in February. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in Kindergarten and 1st grade.…
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Snowmen Surprise An Early Elementary Art Lesson on Value, Tints, and Shades
Jun 20, 2019 Snowman Art Lesson for Early Elementary to teach value, tints, and shades This project made my kindergarten students squeal with delight as they revealed hidden snowmen. This is part of a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten and 1st grade. Snowmen paintings introduce the concepts of color theory: value,…
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January Art Lessons for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 January Art Lessons for Early Elementary This is part of a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This covers the art lessons we completed in January. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd…
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Thanksgiving Turkeys Crafts Lesson
Jun 20, 2019 Coffee Filter Turkey Crafts This is the 12th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on Thanksgiving Crafts. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grades. My lessons…
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How to Teach Texture with Winslow Homer An Art Lesson for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 Texture & Winslow Homer Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 11th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on texture inspired by Winslow Homer. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children…
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How to Teach Lines and Patterns with Paul Klee An Art Lesson for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 Lines & Patterns and Paul Klee Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 10th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on lines and patterns inspired by Paul Klee. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute…
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Decoupage Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Craft Art Lesson for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 Decoupage Jack-o’-Lantern Halloween Craft Art Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 9th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson provides a fun craft for Halloween. I used this plan while teaching a weekly 45 minute art class for children in…
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One Point Perspective & Grant Wood Lesson for Early Elementary
Jun 20, 2019 One Point Perspective & Grant Wood Lesson for Early Elementary This is the 7th lesson in a series of 26 hands-on art lessons for Kindergarten, 1st, & 2nd grade. This lesson focuses on one point perspective using an autumn theme & inspired by Grant Wood. We will also include a new…