Banyan Trees

Students use black paint to draw the trees. Oil pastels are used for the sky. Reflection mirrors have been used to make the reflection in the water.

Zen tangle

This is my first zentangle. Took about 2 hours to complete. Thinking it will be a good 4th or 5th grade lesson. Definitely something you can do in secondary too. The possibilities of zen tangles are endless and they can be as easy or detailed as you want it.

Bean Masks

I learned this lesson from a colleague she made a few of her own in her house and hung them in her living room.  I've done this project with students in 4th-7th grade and they all have a great time.  I have been told that this is one of their favorite projects.

Printmaking

These were created on foam board. This is so much better than the foam sheets. My 5th graders always tell me this is their most favorite project. They carve their organic shapes using a stylus and then print it on construction paper.

They get a kick out of wearing goggles!!

Ocean Mural

 This mural was done with my 5th graders.  They worked in small groups.  We had so much fun! Some of the fish are not complete in the pictures.

Mandala

I made these Mandala's with my 5th grade.  It goes along great with our Math curriculum and helps them practice with a compass.                                         

Insect Design

This project I came up with my first year as an art teacher. I had all these How to Draw books so my 5th graders learned how to draw the insects and put lines and designs to create some texture. It is a great lesson to teach the element of line.

Optical illusion