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Fancy Crayon Box

For Teachers K - 1st
In this literacy worksheet, students color in the crayons according to matching the colors. The paper box could be used to reinforce the main colors of the spectrum.
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Science of Special Effects

For Teachers Pre-K - 6th
This is a creative, multidisciplinary, well-designed lesson plan provided by Scientific American related to special effects. Learners make their own animated short films and use math and computer skills.
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Beeswax Flower Candle

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create a gift.
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Crayograph Quilts

For Teachers K - 12th
Students create a quilt-like fabric swatches using Crayograph crayons, emery paper and rubbing plates.
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Backwards Watercolors

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create a watercolor picture. In this watercolor lesson, students cover the entire page with water. They color with a marker on top of the water and watch as the colors run and blend together. 
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Shaved Crayon Monoprint

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create monoprints from crayon shavings.
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Sticky Hearts

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "sticky hearts" in this early elementary lesson plan that explores the use of different media in works of art. The lesson plan suggests using white posterboard, constructions paper, corn syrup, food coloring and lots of...
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Filter Flutters

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students create a butterfly out of a coffee filter. In this art lesson, students use jello powder in a cup and dip the butterfly in the cup making it look tie dyed.
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Toilet Paper Tube Turkey

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students create "toilet paper tube" turkeys in this Thanksgiving Day art lesson for the early elementary classroom. The lesson suggests using toilet paper tubes, construction paper, googly eyes, scissors, and glue to create each turkey.
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Candy Jar

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create their own candy jar. In this art lesson, students sort M&M's by color layering the colors in the glass jar, glue a fabric circle on the top, tie a ribbon around the top, and give the jar to someone special.
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Halloween Bulletin Board

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create a halloween bulletin board. In this art lesson, students spread spider web over orange paper and glue spiders on the webbing.
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Tye Dye

For Teachers Pre-K - 1st
Students create tie dye clothes. In this tie dye lesson, students create natural dyes and color their shirts, shorts, or shoes. They use empty soap bottles to control the color. 
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Printing Border Patterns

For Teachers K - 12th
Students design printing blocks with patterns cut with scissors and/or Speedball Linozip Cutters. They print colorful repeating, alternating or tessellating pattern designs of difficulty appropriate for their age level.
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Japanese Abstract Wind Sock

For Teachers K - 6th
Students create Abstract Wind Socks using brown paper bags, markers, kite string, and basic art supplies in this Art lesson for the elementary classroom. Abstract concepts are emphasized and it is recommended to only use primary colors.
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Fall Triangle Tree

For Teachers Pre-K - 2nd
Students create leaves for a fall bulletin board. In this shapes lesson, students use triangular construction paper shapes to make leaves for a classroom bulletin board.
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Texture Towns

For Teachers K - 4th
Students explore different kinds of communities as well as identifying and discussing the attributes of their own neighborhood. They make choices about what kinds of shapes best create the look of the type of community they wish to...
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Glue-line Insect

For Teachers 1st
First graders explore characteristics of ladybugs. They view ladybugs in ventilated containers and discuss their observations. Students read a story about ladybugs and create a glue picture of a ladybug.
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Reaching Students through Literacy Centers

For Teachers K - 8th
Continue the celebration of literacy this month by integrating reading centers into the classroom.
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Haiku

For Teachers K - 12th
Young scholars write haiku poems on leaf paper.
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Story Place: Juego De Concentracion De Colores

For Students Pre-K - 1st
An easy activity from StoryPlace for K-2 students to enjoy. Help students create their own concentration game with colors. This simple activity will provide color review in a familiar interactive way.