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Line Birds

February 27, 2017Brynn K.
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Although it isn’t technically spring yet, here in New Hampshire, it is definitely starting to warm up. The snow is finally melting away and one of our first signs of spring is the return of our feathered friends: Plump little… Continue Reading →

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Gingerbread Houses

December 24, 2016Brynn K.
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Christmas is always a magical time of year in the art room. Kids seem to vibrate with excitement for the coming holiday and teachers are desperate for the arrival of a much deserved vacation! No matter how much prep and… Continue Reading →

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Painted Paper Butterflies

December 4, 2016Brynn K.
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It’s wicked exciting when we get to incorporate literature into art class! Our Principals love it and we get street cred with our reading specialists… Winning! With this lesson I get to read to my little Kindergartners, we make some GORGEOUS butterflies and… Continue Reading →

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Fun Fish Bowls

November 7, 2016Brynn K.
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At some point during my intern days, I was asked to find a way to use some leftover die-cut scraps. They had a gaping hole where a wheel had been cut. I had noooo idea what to do with these things. I… Continue Reading →

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Fall Leaf Prints

November 5, 2016Brynn K.
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Leaf prints are a staple for 2nd grade art around this time of year. Where I teach in New Hampshire, the fall leaves are bright and inspiring! For this project I run out, about a half hour before class, and gather… Continue Reading →

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Robot Puppets

November 3, 2016Brynn K.
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Second graders LOVE robots and they especially love creating ones that can move. We begin this project by looking at some paintings by Kandinsky. I explain how he would listen to music while he painted. We discussed different parts of the paintings… Continue Reading →

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