Posts Tagged ‘art teacher’
Craft Spotlight: Sensory Collage Kit
WELCOME BACK TO 2014! We are ecstatic to begin the New Year with a plethora of craft ideas, guest posts and so much more! To start off, I’ve decided to post on our Sensory Collage Kit–filled with a variety of colorful materials to add brilliance, texture and fun to your students’ collage projects! The Sensory…
Read MoreChristmas Tree Flourish Ornaments
Add a fancy touch to your Christmas tree or include it in your holiday classroom decorations. The glitter can be a bit messy to work with, but in this craft, your students won’t have to get their hands in it! Super simple and stunning–that’s what we like! Age: 5+ Duration: 15-20 minutes You’ll Need: • R15305…
Read MoreChristmas Twist Stars
A whimsical star design hung in your classroom is sure to turn heads! Use our R15350 Cut & Fold Squares for brilliant color. Age: 6+ Duration: 20-30 minutes You’ll Need: • R15350 Cut & Fold Squares • Tape • Scissors • Hole punch The great thing about this craft is that it looks complicated, but is actually super-easy to…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Color Diffusing Snowflakes
The winter season is fast approaching but you can do your decorating now! Our easy-to-use Color Diffusing Snowflakes give children the opportunity to explore their painting skills while experimenting with a few neat effects! The Color Diffusing Snowflakes are cut into a variety of different snowflake shapes. Since every student will color their snowflakes differently,…
Read MoreTot School uses our Rubbing Plates!
Tot School made an assortment of rubbing plate prints using our R5804 Flowers Rubbing Plates! Check out Sweet Pea’s review on how well the prints turned out! The post, called “Rubbing Plates” was published on July 23rd 2010 and can be viewed at this link. Sweet Pea’s technique for using the rubbing plates is a great…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Winter Classroom Mobile
Need a festive decoration for your classroom? How about a decoration that every student can partake in making? Try the wonderful R51301 Winter Classroom Mobile! Divide your classroom into groups to each decorate their own mobile–then hang it above their desks! The Winter Mobile features 36 winter-themed ornaments that can be hung from the frame.…
Read MoreMrs. Knight uses our Retro Pop Paper!
Mrs. Knight shows us her beautiful classroom with her detailed photo gallery! One of the photographs shows Mrs. Knight’s take on table numbers! Mrs. Knight published “Inspiration to Fruition… Thank you!” on August 9, 2013 where she talks about her various inspirations for her classroom. The table numbers she made were made from our R15303…
Read MoreCraft Spotlight: Alphabet Pasting Pieces
This week’s Craft Spotlight highlights our Alphabet Pasting Pieces as we get set for literacy activities! Use this literacy tool as an introduction to letter recognition, letter order and to help students construct new words. The Alphabet Pasting Pieces are small cutouts of letters in different fonts and colors to help students get used to…
Read MoreArt Propellor uses our Straws and Connectors!
One Sunday a month, our local Kitchener-Waterloo Art Gallery hosts a family drop-in night, which brings in a large group of children of all ages! The programs are organized to help children explore a range of art materials and activities. A popular feature of these art programs is our very own Straws and Connectors! Our…
Read MorePaint Bellows and Lace Circle Stencils
Extending our exploration of Paint Bellows, I’ll show you how to use this unique painting tool to create beautiful stencil art combined with our Lace Circles! Read on for more details! Age: 5-8 Duration: 10 minutes You’ll Need: • R5419 Paint Bellows • R24910 Lace Circles • Art paper • Tempera paint • Paint tray…
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