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Spooky Haunted House Art Project for Kids

By Marcia Beckett | October 24, 2019 - 11:44 pm |July 5, 2024 Halloween, second grade

I got the idea for this spooky haunted house picture from this picture I found online. For the background, we did a marker ink printing process using washable markers on plastic ziploc bags. I learned this technique from Lauralee Chambers who does it using tin foil. You simply color with washable markers on a plastic bag, spray with water and then press your paper on the bag and rub the back. I love the mysterious effect it has on these … Read more… →

Halloween Themed Choice Menu

By Marcia Beckett | October 22, 2018 - 7:07 am |July 5, 2024 choice menu, drawing, free time activities, Halloween

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At a recent inservice, we were introduced to ways to give differentiation to learners of different paces and allow them to pursue activities or topics they may be interested in. One of these ways is a tic-tac-toe choice menu. You can make menus for students for the main project in a unit (for example, different products to make to show understanding after reading a novel). I like the idea of having menus as enrichment or extensions of a unit. I … Read more… →

Googly Eyed Sticker Monsters

By Marcia Beckett | October 23, 2016 - 9:51 am |July 5, 2024 all grades, drawing, Halloween

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A child coloring monster drawings with markers on a wooden table, adding googly eyes for a fun touch.

With Halloween coming, this is an especially fun open-ended project for little kids. I did this with kids up to grade 3 and they were super excited to come up with their own monsters. Supplies needed (Amazon affiliate links used): Peel and Stick Wiggle Eyes Wiggle Eyes Stickers On A Roll Multi-Color Markers, crayons or other coloring tools White or colored construction paper Handouts for inspiration: Monster Dice Drawing and Examples of Monsters This is a real simple introduction and … Read more… →