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Distance Learning: Overlapping Circles

A vibrant drawing of overlapping circles in green, blue, red, orange, and yellow on a white background.

Overlap means to place one object over another object. This is a simple project that easily transfers to distance learning. I did not create this lesson, it was given at my daughter’s school last year by her wonderful art teacher. The example above is by my daughter- she made it in 4th grade at home for distance learning. The concept is about overlapping and repetition. Also, more advanced students can bring in some shading and contrast. The example below is my example.

Abstract art featuring overlapping circles of different sizes and colors. The circles are shaded in blues, purples, and greens.
A notebook with a spiral binding is open on a table beside a pencil, with various plastic containers and lids arranged in overlapping circles on top.

All you need are some circular objects to trace your circles. Be sure to overlap them.

Outline with a marker.  Color in with crayons or colored pencils.

Focus on coloring neatly in your drawing.


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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.

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