Second grade art

Reading self-portraits, clay snails, multi-media projects, and so much more!

The school year is winding down for me (I only will see each group of students 3 more times) and that time will go quickly. So as the end of the year goes by I try to keep projects as a two day lesson because with end of year field trips, field days, and assemblies there will be several groups that will miss. Here's a Wayne Thiebaud lesson that most students were able to finish in two classes. I did a Theibaud lesson last year with 4th graders and really loved the results as far the variety…

Artists of all ages will be able to find a winter art project in this collection. Winter art projects are fun to do on stormy winter days. It is a great way to connect with nature during the colder winter months.

Looking for art activities for 2nd graders? These unique 2nd grade art projects use painting, papercraft, clay, drawing, and more.

Natalie Hebert on Instagram: "Second grade deep sea submarines! Inspired by @mizzzlee_art 🪼"

My second graders recently learned about simple ways to show depth in an artwork. I gave a demonstration on my new document camera and showed them how rivers and roads that go back in space would be wider in the front and narrower in the back. I demonstrated how things that were far in the distance would be smaller than things in the front. The use of overlap is also a way to show depth. I showed the students this … Read more... →

Mrs Curwood on Instagram: “Super cute hot air balloons made by grade 1/2. We were learning about the art element of Form. #form #artelements #art #visualarts #grade1…”

2nd graders looked at the way artists use foreground, middle ground, and background to create depth in their work. We used these new skills to create landscapes of our own! Learning Goals: I can describe what a landscape is I can point out foreground, middle ground, and background in a landscape. I can create a landscape.

An elementary art teacher blog with art projects and lessons, DIY projects and outfit photos as well as clothing I have made myself.