October elementary art

Who doesn’t love a silly pumpkin? This is another great October project to do, especially if you have students in your class who don’t celebrate Halloween. Pumpkins can be associate with Halloween but they are also just a fall staple! I have done this project with K and 2/3 so it is adaptable to the

I'm a little behind on my blog posting, so I wanted to go ahead and include everything we've been working on recently into one post. 6th grade created these amazing larger-than-life candy corn painti

I love the results of this dotted pumpkin project inspired by the dotted pumpkins of Yayoi Kusama. I did this art lesson with 3rd/4th grade. (Amazon Affiliate links have been used, at no extra cost to you.) I based our project after the lesson taught on the blog Plastiquem. First, I read the book Yayoi Kusama, From Here to Infinity, which is an inspirational book about her artwork and life. This is on my list of top 10 favorite books … Read more... →

Looking for imaginative Halloween activities or an October art lesson for kids? Try our fall nature collage project! This fun and easy art project teaches children how to create spooky paper landscape art using autumn leaves, acorns, sticks, grasses, and other seasonal finds. Visit for the step-by-step instructions for this exciting kids fall art project and variations for kids and art students of all ages! | Elementary art | Art classroom | Art teachers | Nature school

These spooky mummy eyes are such a fun Halloween project! I saw a version of this project online and just had to recreate it. The oil pastels are a bit messy but this is a no-paint project that can be completed in one art session.

Art lesson on how to draw a fall tree in the cubist style - elementary and middle school.

What better way to prepare for Halloween than with this spooky bat craft (bat template included!) Kids of all ages will have fun with this oil pastel art technique. This bat craft is the perfect Halloween craft for kids!!!

Looking for a fun and frugal October craft for kids? Try making ghost family portraits from cardboard! This easy recycled art project is perfect for kids of all ages. Using scrap supplies and simple techniques, children can create imaginative ghost art that's both cute and eco-friendly. Get step-by-step instructions for this enjoyable Halloween-themed activity that's great for home or school. | Ghost craft | Ghost art | October themes | Recycled crafts for kids | from barley & birch

Discover a fun and easy monster craft idea using sponge painting! Engage kids in a creative art project that is perfect for Halloween or any time of the year! Great for preschool and early elementary.