Native american art projects elementary

Once you have selected your northwest Native American spirit animal, here are some links for images. Notice the use of ovoid and U-shapes: Key symbols of West Coast Native Art Click on the small pi…

This is a project that I just can't quit. I've been doing it for several years now and the work just keeps getting better every year. Sometimes I wonder if readers get bored with seeing some of the same projects each year. Looking at these totems, who could get bored? One of the things I like best about this lesson is that it's hard. It's really hard for some kids. Good. The most difficult aspect of the lesson is drawing an animal in such a way that it looks like it has been carved into a…

Who doesn't love feathers?

Students in grades 4-6 created these fun mash-ups that combine Southwestern Native American design with the skull paintings made famous by Georgia O'Keeffe. We began by looking at examples of Southwestern Native American designs on rugs, clothes and artwork. We noted the use of colors (mostly warm and natural colors with some blue accents), the geometric shapes and the use of symbols. Students then divided their papers up into sections using rulers and created similar style designs. Next, we…

Crafts, like these Native American crafts for kids, are a simple way to get kids interested in learning more about different cultures. Pair these kids American Indian crafts with a history lesson or book.

2nd Grade artists added to their knowledge of Native American Art and Culture when they looked at why certain tribes make Totem Poles, h...

A fun Christmas activity puzzle for home, the car, or school

5th grade artists are learning about Native American life and culture in their classrooms. We added to this by learning about their art as ...

So, wrapping up my summer camp lessons, I had seen several blogs posting a lesson on Dream Catchers, including Smart Class, and knew I neede...