Third Grade Rizzi Birds

My third graders have certainly impressed me with their James Rizzi inspired bird paintings. The students became cartoonists for this project. Their bird had to tell a story like it was a cartoon character. Here is one that I had to share because it made me laugh. It's so cute!

Fifth Grade Symmetrical Quilled Snowflakes

My fifth graders are currently working on symmetrical quilled snowflakes. This was my first time teaching this lesson and based on my students enthusiasm and dedication, I know it's a great project!

Fourth Grade Native American Myth Shields

Here is the start of our Narrative shields project. Students had to develop a myth that explains why something in the world is the way it is. (ex. Why Polar Bears Are White) Then they created a shield based on their ideas.

Art Trading Cards!

While students wait for their turn to visit my art store this week, they are working on trading cards. Artists often make these mini works of art and pass them out to get their name in the public eye. Students are creating one pastiche card (a copy of a famous work of art) and 2 or more cards with their own original art. They have the option of trading their cards with their classmates. So many cards have turned out beautifully! More designs coming soon!






















































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Angry Birds, Lego Style By My Crafty Students

My fifth graders got very creative during Be Creative centers. They made their own abstract 3-D versions of Angry Birds. Very clever.



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Be Creative Center Time Again!

A beautiful geometric mosaic.



Future architects?






This tinker toy sculpture is a dog.


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Be Creative Center Day!

If my classes earn 6 crayons (they get one crayon per week based on good behavior) they get to have a Be Creative Center Day. Students have the entire class time to do various activities such as finger weaving, straw construction, play balancing games, Lego architecture and more. Here are some of the super creative things grades K-5 made over the past couple of weeks.


Is this students a future Frank Lloyd Wright?






Great balancing!



A creative way to learn spelling words?


















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