Blast from the Past: Art projects from Stephanie's Childhood (circa 1980-1996)

Dug out the portfolio box of art projects, from my childhood, that had been hiding in my grandparents' basement. What a fun trip down memory lane. Here are some of my favorites that I will resurrect soon in the art room. Maybe you'll try one with your little one or class too!

Week 8, July 25, Outerspace Adventure Week

Week 6, July 11, Swim Week Art Lessons

1A/B Pastel Sand dollar Drawing
*pastels, black paper, pencils, real or photographs of sand dollars, lesson plan handout
 After viewing and learning about sand dollars, kids will draw 3-5 sand dollars. Sand dollars are then colored with pastels. Be careful not to blow dust from pastels (can irritate eyes/noses/mouth). Shake dust into garbage. Spray completed drawings with aerosol hairspray to "fix" the pastel and keep from smudging. Wet drawings can be stacked, they will dry eventually and stacking keeps drawings from severely curling.