Sixth grade art projects

Students learned about "upcycling" for our One to the World unit in art. One to the World (OttW) is a new initiative set forth by Loudoun County where students learn about a "real world" problem and consider a solution. We used 15 year old Mac software CDs that were once used by Eagle Ridge MS, and "upcycled" (repurposed) them to create artwork. Their designs were inspired by the stained glass work of Louis Comfort Tiffany and mandalas. All student CDs will remain hung together for the 6th…

Spark creativity in the classroom with 70 engaging and fun 6th-grade art projects! Perfect for inspiring young artists with unique ideas and hands-on activities. Click the link to explore projects that will bring imagination to life!

Sixth Grade Art with Mrs. Baxter: Identity Maps-Watercolor

Creative Art Projects for Busy Teachers

Step 1. Put a visual dot in the center. Step 2. Draw 4 arms from the center either off the page at the sides or at the corners. As the arms go out they should spread apart from each other or get wider as they go out. Step 3. Write your name in capital letters inside the arms. Always start at the dot and work out. Make sure the letters of your name touch the top and the bottom of each line. The letters will get bigger as they go out. Keep writing the letters of your name until you are out of…

Grade Level Duration 4 classes, 80 minutes Materials Graph paper (buy or make your own online here), acrylic Paint, ghost grid posterboard (Poster board featuring a faint, disappearing grid), square dowel cut down to make a stamp (same size as the grids on the poster board), printer, pencil, palette Media Acrylic Paint Lesson Objectives For […]

In this Aquarium Perspective Lesson, Middle School students will dive right into learning about the principle of perspective while designing an aquarium.

Joel Scholten on Instagram: "Fifth Grade is starting their Okuda San Miguel-inspired color wheels! We also use this lesson to discuss American Symbols. Students choose an American symbol and Okuda-fy it! I’ve done several projects inspired by Okuda’s work, and tracers for the three symbols you see here are available on my blog for free! #artteachersofinstagram #okudasanmiguel #colorwheel #colorwheelproject #color #colortheory #rosietheriveter #statueofliberty #artteachersofig #artteacherso

6th grade art: Charcoal and Pastel Owls (focus: drawing BIG, visual texture, and value)