Papier Mache Mini Birds

Grant Wood Farm Animals

More Clay Frogs-this time glazed

These frogs were created by 4th graders from my other smaller school-only one 4th grade class. They used glazed instead of tempera and mod podge. Different look, but just as beautiful!

Clay Frogs

Love this lesson for 4th grade! These were painted with tempera and then mod podged!

Tiki Statues

Tiki statues have been around for hundreds of years. They have their roots in Polynesian culture. They are most prominently found in the Pacific Islands, New Zealand, Hawaii and the most famous Tikis tower over Easter Island.

Fifth grade students learned about the mystery surrounding the massive head sculptures on Easter Island and discussed there possible meaning.

Tikis usually featured a human head carved from wood or volcanic rock. The large cylindrical shape of the trees formed their basic shape. All of the features are exaggerated especially the nose and mouth. Most ancient Tikis have little painted decoration. They differ from Totem poles because they lack the presence of animals and the intention of telling a story or representing a group of people.

Fifth graders created their Tikis by sketching out ideas onto brown paper with pencil. Students then traced their design to make their Tikis symmetrical.
Next, they used construction paper crayons to add vibrant color to their drawings. Lastly, they used lines to replicate the texture of a wood carving.

Mini Flying Pigs!

Quick, (2 half hour sessions) easy, fun and cute!

Thumb Print Vases

4th grade Frogs

3/4 split Birds

2nd grade Bugs

1st grade Pigs

3rd grade Fish

5th grade Ocean

I was asked to create thumb print vases with each class for the raffle at the school's carnival. I'd never done this before, but I think they turned out pretty cute! My favorite one is the pigs. I may be a bit biased though, pigs are my favorite animal! My mom donated the vases and I picked up some glass paint at Michaels. I called each student up during work time, painted their thumb, and then pressed it onto the glass! The students that won the vases were very excited!