Art Projects
This page includes art projects, lessons, and activities to explain certain principles or lessons to your child/children. It also includes art projects which are not intended to teach a specific lesson, but rather provide an opportunity to express oneself and ones feelings through art.
Changing Oceans & Recycled Art
Lesson materials: paper and pencil to write observations and notes when prompted by slideshow
Activity Materials: cardboard boxes, egg cartons (be careful of allergies), bottle caps, newspaper, corks, glue, tape, markers, pencils, scissors (remember to ask for adult approval or supervision), stickers, paper, etc.
See slideshow for activity details
Post Lesson Exploration:
Share your notes and project pictures with us via email (whsstemeducation@gmail.com)
Brainpop and Brainpop Jr videos:
NASA ClimateKids Oceans Page
Colors and Blending
Activity Materials: red, blue, and yellow paint (finger paints recommended)
Mandalas
Activity Materials: printer & paper, writing materials (pen, pencil, colored pencils, markers), ruler (optional)
See slideshow for activity details
Optical Illusions
Activity Materials: paper and pencil (optional)
See slideshow for more details
Nests
Material ideas for nests:
Pillows and blankets Recycled material Sticks from outside Clay/Play-dough
Zentangles
Activity Materials: paper and a pen or marker