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Arctic Animals

The 1st graders studied the Arctic in their Language Arts/Social Studies class.  In Art class, they chose an animal from the Arctic to depict in a print.  They made impressions on styrofoam printing plates using regular pencils. Then, they inked the plates using a brayer and printing ink.  These lovely prints are the result!
Tips:  Set up printing stations and watch a small group print at a time.  The other kids can work on a drawing while some are printing.  Use ink retarder to slow drying time.  

Child's print of a bird with outstretched wings on a blue background, signed "Jordan" at the bottom. The bird's white feathers give it an arctic animals vibe.
A blue and white print of two birds, surrounded by abstract patterns inspired by Arctic landscapes, with the name "Ariel" written at the bottom.

A child's print of a fox on blue paper with "Daisy" written at the bottom in pink, surrounded by playful Arctic animals.


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

3 Responses to Arctic Animals

  1. Great results for 1st graders! I love them!

  2. markkfinn says:

    The other children can perform on a illustrating while some are publishing. Use ink retarder to slowly blow drying time.

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  3. What a cool project – that turned out amazing!! Thanks for linking up to TGIF! Have a great weekend,
    Beth =)

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