5th Grade Archives · Page 2 of 30 · Art Projects for Kids

4 May 2019

Draw a Dragon Head

Focus on the head for an easy to draw dragon tutorial. The legs and tail can come after you master that fierce face. Your drawing may of course be completed however you like, but I recommend that you try filling him in with two values of whatever color you choose. That means that you press hard to get a darker … Read More

3 May 2019

Draw a Little Girl

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Cartoon Drawing, Crayons, Drawing | 0

Here’s a little girl drawing easy enough for even beginner artists. Have some fashion design fun with a beret, scarf or more. There are at least three benefits to drawing people with oversized heads. One, it’s easier. There’s obviously a lot more room to work with. Two, it’s cuter, as shown in this sample. And three, it makes you a … Read More

2 May 2019

Sonia Delaunay Circles

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Delaunay, Markers, Sharpies | 0

You can share Sonia Delaunay for kids by imitating her love of concentric circles. An inexpensive template makes this project doable, and Sharpies make them very colorful. Sonia Delaunay was a ground-breaking female artist from the early 1900s who made some wonderful abstract paintings known for their rhythm and color. This project uses her style of many concentric circles, and … Read More

30 Apr 2019

Mother’s Day Card

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Mother’s Day | 0

If you are looking for a Mother’s Day Cards for kids to make, this one checks all the boxes: artsy, colorful, and even stands up for display. There are two easy ways to make this card, and you can let your supplies and/or time to prep dictate which way to go. One: Cut down a large sheet of white construction … Read More

29 Apr 2019

Bumblebee Watercolor Painting

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Painting | 0

This simple bee drawing was inspired by a stock art image. The black permanent marker guarantees crisp lines, the white crayon adds a little extra sparkle. MATERIALS • Watercolor paper* (the good stuff if you want bright colors) • Sharpie marker, fine point* • Liquid watercolor paint* • White crayon* *The above product links are referrals. If you click through … Read More

28 Apr 2019

Air Dry Clay Cupcake

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Thiebaud, Kindergarten | 0

Thought I had to give up one of my favorite clay modeling ideas when my kiln went down. Not true, this air dry clay works just fine. MATERIALS • Air dry clay • Silicone cupcake liners* • Acrylic paint *The above product link is a referral. If you click through and take action, I’ll be compensated a small amount, at … Read More

28 Apr 2019

Model Magic Cupcakes

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Kindergarten, Model Magic | 0

Once you start looking for Model Magic ideas, you’ll see why cupcakes were a topic I came back to again and again. Save this one for Mother’s Day, or some other event that calls for a special project. To make your Model Magic stretch as far as possible, have students make hollow cupcakes. This is done by forming a bowl … Read More

26 Apr 2019

How to Draw a Giraffe

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Drawing, Painting | 0

My giraffe face drawing tutorial works great with watercolor and oil pastels. It keeps the blue paint from running into the pretty yellow faces, which is more likely to happen if you use watercolor for both. I love this point of view of the giraffe face. It really breaks down the distinguishing features in to easy steps, so you have a pretty … Read More

26 Apr 2019

Easy Paper Cat Craft

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crafts, Paper crafts | 0

My Black Paper Cat turned out to be such an easy paper craft that I thought I’d try it with other color combos. This one started as a Pacon project, which makes strong paper so your cat stands up nice and tall. MATERIALS Paper Tiger Tutorial Pacon Premium Tagboard* Scissors Glue stick Black marker *The above product link is a … Read More

26 Apr 2019

Mini Kandinsky Diamond Painting

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Kandinsky, Kindergarten, Markers | 0

A fun and easy abstract art project for kids is to use brush Sharpie markers on mini canvases. It feels like you’re painting with the world’s brightest colors. The best part of this design is that you only need two center pencil lines to start. The rest can all be free hand lines drawn directly with the marker. I recommended … Read More

26 Apr 2019

Mini Canvas Kandinsky Circle Painting

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, artist Kandinsky, Kindergarten, Markers | 0

Mini painting ideas call for images that can be forgiving. Kandinsky’s circle art is perfect for even young artists to imitate. For special occasions, try a batch of Sharpie Brush Markers and mini canvases. The color will just glide on and pop on that white background. One of my favorite after school classes was a mini canvas session with kinder through … Read More

25 Apr 2019

Easy Abstract Art Cat

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Oil Pastel | 0

One of my favorite abstract art ideas for beginners is to divide a page into quarters, and fill in with opposing colors. An instant cool look! Careful coloring is called for, as even a little bit scribbling will not have the same effect as this amazing young student’s art. For maximum contrast, I recommend that students fill each section with … Read More

25 Apr 2019

How to Draw a Doberman

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

You could show students how to draw an average dog, or you could show them how draw a doberman. All you need is a large nose and dark coloring. And heavy eyebrows. And pointy ears. Be sure to start your students out with the grid lines for this drawing. You’ll have a much better chance that they fill the paper … Read More

24 Apr 2019

Easy Cartoon Dog Drawing

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

This cartoon dog drawing tutorial provides a complete study in symmetry. The oversized eyes and feet are a good clue that he’s also meant to just look silly. MATERIALS Download Cartoon Dog Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons DIRECTIONS Prep: Print tutorial for each student. Draw guide lines on paper or fold in half to make creases. Draw the cartoon … Read More

24 Apr 2019

How to Draw a Labrador Dog

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Animal Life, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials | 0

To draw a Labrador, just adjust the shape the of face and ears of your average dog. This step by step tutorial will help you draw one in nine easy steps. When complete you get to decide if he or her is a yellow or chocolate or black lab. MATERIALS View and download Labrador Tutorial Drawing paper Black marker Crayons … Read More

24 Apr 2019

Drawing Big Ben

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Buildings, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Multicultural, Pencil crayon | 2

Drawing Big Ben gets easier when you have some grid paper and a tutorial to follow. It’s all about simplifying all those many little shapes that are found all over this historic landmark. For more landmark tutorials like this one, please see “Draw World Landmarks” in my PDF Shop. MATERIALS View and download Big Ben Tutorial Grid paper, 1/4″ lines … Read More

24 Apr 2019

How to Make a Simple Train Drawing

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crayons, Drawing, How to Draw Tutorials, Transportation | 0

Most simple train drawing tutorials for kids focus on the old-fashioned version, for some reason. There are a lot of modern options though too. The newer and sleeker trains are a lot of fun to draw, and still start with simple shapes. You could get inspired by the familiar Amtrak cars, or even the high-speed trains that are found in … Read More

23 Apr 2019

Tissue Paper Flowers

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Crafts, Mother’s Day, Tissue paper, Tissue Paper crafts | 0

Need a pretty but inexpensive Mother’s Day project? Tissue paper flowers cost pennies and can be modified to neatly fit any size jar. All you need is an old baby food jar, tissue paper, white glue and a couple of green pipe cleaners. This tissue flower project has been pretty popular, so I thought I’d repost it with the … Read More

21 Apr 2019

Mini Earth Day Mural

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Earth Day, Markers | 0

Now you can try out an Earth Day printable and see how easy it is to make large, colorful murals for your home or classroom. This mini Earth Day mural has just nine pages, but it will show you how my larger ones work. PDF FILE INCLUDES: • Nine mural pages (8.5″ x 11″) • Assembly instructions MATERIALS NEEDED • … Read More

21 Apr 2019

Earth Day Coloring Page

by Kathleen Barbro | posted in: 1st Grade, 2nd Grade, 3rd Grade, 4th Grade, 5th Grade, Coloring Page, Crayons, Earth Day, Markers | 0

Here’s an Earth Day coloring page with plenty of fun shapes to color. It is based on my Doodle Mural, which makes a lovely work of art for any classroom door. I hope the message inspires more awareness of reducing, reusing and recycling to keep our planet beautiful. Who knows what we can accomplish if we all work together. To … Read More

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