Art

K-2 Art

paper - newspapers, magazines, junk mail, envelopes, old bills and receipts that can be cut up, used wrapping paper
cardboard - corrugated, cereal box and cracker box packaging, cardboard drink containers (wash and rinse), TP and paper towel tubes, any other cardboard packaging that we can make stuff with
plastic - milk jugs, detergent containers (#2 type plastic), produce containers and packaging (like salad greens boxes or mushroom containers), dishes, lids, etc.
snack bags, especially the foil-lined ones (instructions for cleaning and using)
food waste - egg shells for mosaics, onion skins, carrot, beet and red cabbage peels and leaves for making paint.
old crayons and dried up markers
bottle caps, bread clips and other types of stuff to make collages and sculptures
twisties for making miniature wire sculpture or for joining things together

- Play Clay (cooked) - pure white, hardens nicely
- Lint Modeling Clay (cooked) - for coating objects or putting in molds
- Oily Dough (uncooked) - basic play dough, gritty texture, not for drying. Page also includes a less gritty small batch recipe.
- Quick Modeling Clay (uncooked) - basic play dough, makes a bright color clay, not for drying
- Salt Modeling Clay (uncooked) - can roll and cut, press designs into it, and can dry or bake

- Homemade Glue (cooked) - has the consistency of paper paste and glues papers, even cardboard! Video

Natural Paints: Red cabbage, coffee, tea, onion skins, old dead leaves from outside (like oak and maple), mud (yes - it makes a great paint!). Some spices, like turmeric and chili powder also yield great colors.
Marker paints: if you have dried up water-based markers, there is still color left! Using pliers, you can remove the felt tips and put them in a container of water. These make terrific vibrant watercolors!