This is my favorite way for students to make a scratch art picture, first a black marker drawing, then layers of oil pastel on top. MATERIALS • Card stock paper • … Read More
You can make a cool pattern AND remind young students that triangles are always made with just three sides. Could be a nice Father’s Day gift too as a pack of 4 … Read More
As one of my favorite card projects, I’ve posted this before but never with a template that I thought some busy teachers might appreciate. • View and download D-A-D PDF template PREP: … Read More
Popsicle stick crafts have a natural warm wooden, eco-friendly look, perfect for Father’s Day. MATERIALS • Popsicle sticks or craft sticks, approx. 25 • Rulers • Chipboard • Masking tape • Scrap … Read More
I think that just like crayons make watercolor look better, oil pastels make tempera paint look better. The bright thick colors you can place on the soft painted backgrounds just can’t be … Read More
Laura T. just shared her 2nd grader’s art with me, created from my “Father’s Day Card” post. I love how colorful they look all side by side, and thought they might inspire … Read More
Here’s a simple but striking look for a homemade Father’s Day card. Black paper + silver metallic Sharpies + Crayola Color Sticks. I used my Black Recollections Paper from Michaels, cut it … Read More
This is my favorite way for students to make a scratch art picture, first a black marker drawing, then layers of oil pastel on top. MATERIALS • Card stock paper • … Read More
