The “Helping Hands” Good Deeds Display

Image of Roylco Color Diffusing Hands artwork display on school hallway

Special Post Contribution: By Amy Klossner Here are the photos of the project our school completed using Color Diffusing Hands.  They were just perfect.  We read the book Ordinary Mary’s Extraordinary Deed, before painting the hands with liquid watercolors.  It’s a story about a little girl who does one good deed and that person does…

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Leaf Rubbing Plate Name Badges

These beautifully detailed leaves make a great backdrop for name badges! This craft is perfect for “Getting to Know You” activities in the classroom.  Age: 4+ Duration: 5 minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice writing your name. Exercise fine motor skills. You’ll Need: R15294 Terrific Tree Craft Paper R5815 Leaf Rubbing Plates Crayons Scissors Washable Marker This quick craft is…

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Personalized Portfolios

Get kids excited for an artful school year with this useful back-to-school craft! Every child needs a portfolio to keep their exceptional art and school work in. Get to know your students by having them personalize their portfolio! Age: 4+ Duration: 5-10 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice names, exercise fine motor skills, and encourage adding art to everyday…

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Mosaic Name Tags

Give students an artistic way to label their desks or spots at their table! This activity is great for the first week of school! Practice literacy and create artistic name plates for each student’s seat. Age: 5+ Duration: 10 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice spelling names, and exercise fine motor skills. You’ll Need: Mosaic materials (Our examples use the…

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Name Bracelets

This beautiful and tactile craft is a fun spin on traditional bracelets made of strung beads! Age: 5+ Duration: 5 Minutes Learning Outcomes: Exercise fine motor skills and practice spelling your name. You’ll Need: R2184 Manuscript Letter Beads Tubular Crinoline (available at craft and fabric stores) Usually friendship bracelets are knotted or woven out of yarn, but we…

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Animal Face Pencil Toppers

Need a five-minute craft that stops fights over pencils? These adorable button pencil toppers are perfect! Age: 5+ Duration: 5 minutes Learning Outcomes: Practice fine motor skills, animal names, and clearly mark pencils so students don’t lose them or argue over whose pencil is whose! You’ll Need: R2040 Animal Face Buttons Chenille Stems Pencils This craft is quick,…

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Rolly Scrolly Mix Up Art Game

This is a great icebreaker activity for your new classroom. Start out your day with giggles and fun! Draw a mixed-up character on sections of our R15406 Rolly Scrolly Paper, then unfold the entire thing to reveal a hilarious creation. Age: 5+ Duration: 15 minutes You’ll Need: • R15406 Rolly Scrolly Paper • Crayons • Imagination! This is…

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