This is an art project that I repeat every year, because it is such a great process for the kids... starting with an initial sketched idea, ...

I love these masks!

The kindergartners made paper mache rattles after learning about Native American rattles.  We viewed a Powerpoint about the rattles used in ...

We are starting to make rattles like the Native American rattles.  Here are the steps so far:  Tape a wooden paint stirrer to a small pap...

Here is a an OLD lesson that I taught about 6 years ago at my previous school.   I think these turned out lovely.  These chalk drawings were...

The 3/4s viewed a video about Pacific Northwest Coast art.  They made a spirit animal mask using similar characteristics.  These are ...

Native American Potttery: The 3/4s are learning about Native American pottery, in particular the Mimbres bowls.   Check out the link for...

To complement their study of Native Americans, the kindergartners made symbolic shields.  The shields (by the Plains Indians...

This is a dreamcatcher ornament that will be sent to the Governor's Mansion in Madison, WI for the Christmas tree.  A group of kids in...

The Governor's Mansion in Madison sent us a call for ornaments made by 4th graders based on a book.  These ornaments will be hung on a l...