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More Sketchbook Covers for Elementary School Art Journals

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All of my classes have been busy making sketchbook covers.  Here are a few more assignments by grade level:

1st Grade Initials:
I saw this idea at Art Projects for Kids.

A colorful abstract collage with various shapes and textures, featuring the name "Norah" written at the top, ideal for sketchbook covers.
A collage forming the letter "E" with various colorful magazine clippings on a white background, ideal for elementary school art projects.
A colorful abstract drawing with various patterns and the name "Ethan" written in crayon, ideal for sketchbook covers or art journals.
The background has crayon texture rubbings and watercolor paint.

A letter "M" collage artwork made from various colorful patterns and textures on a white background.
Colorful collage letter "M" with various patterns and textures on a pink background, ideal for sketchbook covers.

3rd Grade:  The students wrote their names in cursive and then surrounded the name with repeating colorful lines.
 Colorful drawing featuring the name "Emily" and the word "Creative" surrounded by wavy lines and dots, ideal for elementary school sketchbook covers.
Colorful abstract drawing with the word "Jilly" in the center, surrounded by swirling lines and patterns in various colors—ideal for Sketchbook Covers or Art Journals for an Elementary School setting.

4th/5th Grade Names:  They drew their names and then covered the negative space with patterns.  Similar to this idea… Name Tangles.

Colorful, abstract artwork with various patterns and designs in the background, ideal for sketchbook covers or art journals. 
Colorful drawing with birds, clouds, and candies surrounding the name "Jenny" in large, decorated letters. Ideal for sketchbook covers or elementary school art journals.
This student chose to branch off on the project and create a lovely background with birds.

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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.

One Response to More Sketchbook Covers for Elementary School Art Journals

  1. Elizabeth - Dream Painters says:
    September 10, 2012 at 3:43 am

    Love that they are all so individual! Love the birds, and 'creative emily'!

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