duck p-k

yellow circle folded in half for body, hands traced and cut out for wings.

cherry tree p-k

tissue for blossoms, color trunk w/ crayon and glue on yarn to outline. tissue for grass at bottom.

ladybug p-k

made w/ red circle or paper plate painted red. legs can be either paper or pipecleaners.

bird in nest p-k

bird is paper, tissue for leaves, shredded wheat can be used if available for nest for a cute effect.

draw the rules contest P-K

students are told about the classroom rules and draw a picture of one or more of the rules for a prize. encourages understanding and memorization of rules. do at beginning of year and at semester for reminder.

windsock p-k

students draw pictures of things seen in the sky. cover whole page and roll together and glue for tube. add streamer to bottom and string up to ceiling.

lantern p-k

full sheet fold in half, then fold top inch and bottom inch. decorate as wanted and then cut slip to top and bottom inches. wrap around and tape edges together in lantern shape. hang for display.

color pictures p-k

students select their favorite color and must draw three objects that represent that color.

footprints p-k

students make footprints by making a fist and dipping pinkie side of hand into paint. it is then pressed onto paper and toe prints are added with finger tips.

leaf family p-k

students are given pre cut leaves to decorate as clothing. they are glued to paper and arms, legs, faces and hair are added to create a family portrait. encourage students to make their own family.

hand tree p-k

students trace hand and cut out in several fall colors. hands are glues onto tree trunk to look like leaves. lines can be added to look like leaf veins.

cat hat P-K

1/2 circle black paper
small circle for head
2 triangles
1 pink triangle or heart (small)
2 yellow eyes
black J
2 or 4 legs

assemble to create cat. add features like claws and whiskers with white crayon. roll 1/2 circel around to make into hat.

circle fish p-k

students decorate a circle w/ shapes or scales. they are then given a tail, fin, and lips to assemble to fish shape.

magic/party hat P-K

students are given large half circle to design hat. add glitter, paint pen, streamers or strings to taste. adult staples together and adds string.

clay flowers P

teach how to pinch, roll, and snake clay to make flowers

spider p-k

half circle for body - add eyes, legs, pincers. cut slit to middle and twist around to pop up body. hang for display.

rainbows p-k

students create rainbow with cut squares of paper by gluing together.

measure buildings K

give students various wooden blocks to play with. give each student a ruler and show them how to measure. at certain point they must build a structure to a certain height or width.

texture paintings P-K

expore different objects to make marks w/ paint. recommend string, balled paper, stamps, pipecleaners and marbles.

many colored days P-K

talk about different feelings and color associated words (seeing red, feeling blue) read many colored days. have each child design expression on gingerbread person (happy, sad, lonely, funny etc) and color it to express that feeling.

where we live P-K

discuss shapes, make thier own home. put together to make a class's street.

mural outdoor painting P-K

painting introduction for younger kids. do basic strokes and mixing on page - no cleanup mess!

letter magnets P-K

poster board letters. introduce collage techniques. put magnet on back for added touch to take home or use in classrooms.

Self portrait stick people P-K

use mirrors to explore own face - talk about all parts of face (include pupils, eyebrows etc) draw whole head only.