Christmas Bulbs

My 7th grade finished a project with just a few days left before Christmas break so we squeezed a little holiday project before school let out.  

First, we drew the bulbs on white paper.  There were so many smears and smudges happening.  So we drew pine branches on a black piece of paper and cut out the bulbs.  We used glue and 3D dots to put the bulbs back together on the black paper.  The kids were super excited with their results.   

Trees, trees, and more trees...

My first year of teaching I made the mistake of creating a "Santa" themed project.  I had one kindergartener that shouted out "He aint weel!"  I was shocked and responded right back, "He is too weel."  After this project was over I promised myself, no matter how awesome the project, I will never do a "Santa" themed project again.  Instead I try to have each grade do some sort of a Christmas tree.    

4th graders completed this patterned tree.

 3rd graders completed this Christmas music project.

5th grade complete this Picasso inspired tree.

Mooseltoe

I introduced this project to my second grade by reading the book "Mooseltoe".  We used 18x24 white paper (when making something as large as a moose you go big or go home! :) ), tempera paint,  watercolor paint, oil pastels, glitter, and permanent markers.  The kids were so excited about the the size and loved how they turned out.   

Candy Canes & Christmas Lights

My 5th graders loved this quick holiday project.  We used oil pastels and it only took us two class periods!  They looked great framed in the display cases and elementary office. 

Patterned Holiday Trees

Here are a few trees the kindergarten completed right before Christmas break.

Kindergarten using iPads

I found this project online from another art teacher about two years ago.  The students created a simple construction paper collage and then used an app called Percolator.  It was very simple and every student had a successful project!

Christmas Trees Up Close

This was a super easy and cute holiday project my 1st grade made.