Red Birds in Snow

Red Birds in Snow

This is an art project I did at the local museum.  I used the extra large black construction paper (24 x 36) which gave it such a “wow” factor.  We painted this in three stages: Drew and painted the bird.  Let it dry. (Used oil pastels to draw the bird.)...
The Shape Robots

The Shape Robots

This is a great project for practicing the major lines in handwriting.  This robot is constructed using shapes and lines.  This helps develop visual perceptual skills, eye-hand coordination, and fine motor control.  I think it is very important to develop a climate of...
Fly Guy Math

Fly Guy Math

This is a fun activity for math.  First, I taught the children how to draw Fly Guy.  He is a very simple figure to draw.  Next, I had the children draw bugs with Fly Guy.  They had to write a math sentence to go with their drawing.  The room was a peaceful quiet as...
Another Way to Draw the Cat in the Hat

Another Way to Draw the Cat in the Hat

Draw a “U” in the lower half of your paper. Draw a line across the top of the “u.” Make that line into a very thin rectangle. Now add a long rectangle to the top of that – almost to the top of your paper. Add the stripes to the hat. Draw...
Drawing Castles

Drawing Castles

This last week, I lead my kinders in drawing castles.  I adapted my original drawing instructions (see below) by adding extra towers to each side.  I demonstrated how to draw stones and bricks on the castle.  The children loved it!  
Turtle Art

Turtle Art

This is so easy and turns out so lovely.  It is a guided drawing using white oil pastels and then painted with tempera paints.  The last step uses a metallic paint pen. Step One:  Draw a large oval that almost fills your paper. Step Two:  Draw another circle inside...