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Mrs. Brown's Found Object Sculpture challenge

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You can make one out of a Paper bag. Jim Henson was the best.

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There are a LOT of how to draw videos for kids.

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One of my favorite places to go to when I was a little kid....and a big kid!

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Torosaurus
The bronze statue of Torosaurus latus outside the Peabody Museum is the first full-scale reconstruction of this dinosaur. Because only parts of its skull and skeleton have ever been found, the sculpture is based on extinct and living Torosaurus relatives such as hadrosaurs, birds, alligators, turtles, and even mammals.

Brontosaurus Restoration
This restoration illustrates what we have learned about Brontosaurus since the Museum's specimen was first displayed in 1931-different front feet and head, a longer neck, and a longer tail that was held upright. The Peabody's beloved Brontosaurus will be remounted for the Museum's renovation to reflect current scientific knowledge.

The Dodo
The Dodo was a large flightless relative of the pigeon that lived on the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean. Because it was extinct by 1681 no one today really knows exactly what it looked like. The Museum's full-size model is based on fossil bones and historical drawings and descriptions.

The Woolly Mammoth
Rudolph Zallinger's The Age of Mammals mural in the Museum's Hall of Mammalian Evolution shows this woolly mammoth in the Pleistocene of western North America. Known for its impressive long curving tusks, the woolly mammoth has chewing teeth that show it is closely related to the modern elephant.

Poison Dart Frogs
Poison dart frog skin is toxic because of their diet of ants, beetles, and termites in the rainforests of Central and South America. Their bright blue, green, red, and black markings warn predators that the frogs taste bad. The Peabody's Discovery Room frogs are not poisonous because they are fed only fruit flies and crickets.

The Age of Reptiles Mural
Rudolph Zallinger's The Age of Reptiles is a timeline that illustrates the evolution of plants and animals across 300 million years of Earth's history. This detail from the Cretaceous Period, the most recent geological section, shows Tyrannosaurus rex, the largest meat-eating animal that has ever lived in North America.

Crystals
These three specimens are from the Peabody's Mineralogy collection, begun around 1802. At the bottom is a geode from Arizona with white quartz inside and blue-green chrysocolla outside. The spiky calcite crystal, from Australia, is milky white. The third specimen is a microcline from Colorado with light green rectangular crystals.

Fossil Fragments Excavation
This scene shows the excavation of a 1.5 million-year-old fossilized lower jaw of Paranthropus, an ancestor of modern humans that lived in Africa. Delicate fossils like this are dug with dental tools and brushes rather than picks and shovels. The specimen label identifies BPRP as the location and KNM as the Kenyan National Museum.

The Giant Squid
Visitors to the Peabody Museum's lobby are greeted by a 37-foot (11-meter) suspended life-size fiberglass, foam, and steel model of Architeuthis dux. The giant squid is the largest living invertebrate. It has two long club-shaped tentacles studded with suckers for grasping prey and the largest eye of any animal.

The Peabody Collections
The nearly 13 million specimens and objects in the Yale Peabody Museum collections are from every continent and most historic and prehistoric time periods. Each specimen in this drawer of butterflies from the Entomology collection is labeled with its species name, the date and place it was collected, and the collector's name.

The Giant Sea Turtle Archelon
This magnificent 11-foot-long specimen was the first Archelon discovered. It is still one of the most complete known though it is missing a right lower paddle which may have been bitten off by a predator. Archelon ischyros and the ancient fish Xiphactinus lived in a vast shallow seaway that covered large parts of western North America between 65 and110 million years ago.

Belted Kingfisher
The Belted Kingfisher is shown in the cattail marsh of the Coastal Region diorama in the Museum's Hall of Southern New England. The head and wings are slate blue and it has a white chin, throat, and neck. This bird's rust-colored belly band, not seen on males, means that it is a female.

Ancient Egyptian Sarcophagus
Just inside the entrance to the Daily Life in Ancient Egypt exhibition stands the lid of the Late Period stone sarcophagus that belonged to Khenty-khety-em-hotep, named in the hieroglyphics at his feet. The dog-like silhouettes near the bottom represent Anubis, the god in charge of caring for the mummy inside.

Brontosaurus "thunder lizard"
The 65-foot (almost 20-meter) Brontosaurus excelsus has amazed visitors for over 75 years. The Peabody Museum's Great Hall was designed for this specimen, which took more than three years to mount. The nearly complete skeleton was discovered near Como Bluff, Wyoming, in 1879 and named by Yale paleontologist, O. C. Marsh.

Yale Peabody Museum Entrance
The second and current Peabody Museum building, designed by gothicist Charles Klauder, opened to the public in 1926. The tall tree at left is Metasequoia, the dawn redwood. These trees from the reign of Tyrannosaurs rex were thought extinct until they were rediscovered in remote valleys in China in the 1940s.

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Explore! Highlights Coloring Book | Education : Yale Peabody Museum of Natural History

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Torosaurus The bronze statue of Torosaurus latus outside the Peabody Museum is the first full-scale reconstruction of this dinosaur. Because only parts of its skull and skeleton have ever been found, the sculpture is based on extinct and living Torosaurus relatives such as hadrosaurs, birds, alligators, turtles, and even mammals.

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One of favorite museums

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The Metropolitan Museum of Art, i.e. The Met Museum

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We love working with papier mache and upcycled newspapers. Paper Clay though technically a papier mache is a different Paper Mache Technique and super fun to work with.

Homemade Paper Clay uses the same ingredients as a papier mache paste recipe, but you will need a blender as well! For a "whiter" clay finish, you can also use toilet paper and glue. But I prefer the shredded paper version as it is more eco friendly.

Did you know that shredded paper can NOT be recycled? Most paper recycling plants can't "handle" shredded paper as it is too small or clogs up the machines. So these shredded paper uses are great for eco friendly person!

DIY Paper Clay video

You can either watch out paper clay video tutorial or follow the step by step photo directions!

Step by Step Photo Directions

Step 1 DIY Paper Clay - Gather your suppliers

shredded paper or newspaper cut into pieces

large bowl

hot water

flour - 1 part flour to 4 parts pulp

salt

a hand blender or mixer

Step 2 Make Shredded Paper or cut up newspapers

Begin by shredding all your paper. Using stredded paper is a wonderful upcycling technique. Did you know that many recycling plant can NOT process shredded paper? It falls through the machinery gaps and clogs it up. So if you have paper to shredd.. this is a great way to use it up. We have more great shredded paper uses for you to explore as well!

Step 3 Fill a Bowl with Paper & Hot Water

Mix the water and shredded paper up throughly and make sure it is fully covered and able to saturate the shredded paper.

Step 4 Leave overnight (or for a few hours)

Your mixture won't look much different the next day.. but the paper should now be softer and ready for hand blending!

Step 5 Blend with a hand blender or similar

A hand blender is great or you can use an electrix mixer as well. Please ask for permission first and also make sure it doesn't overheat! Pulp up the paper with the blender until it is broken down completely.

Step 6 Squeeze out excess water

Step 7 Add some flour and salt

Step 8 Store in an air tight container

This will store in an air tight container in the fridge for 2-3 weeks.
NOTE: because we use flour and not glue, their is a unique smell to this DIY paper clay. But it is an organic, natural smell.. once you have painted your work and once it is fully dry it will pass. You CAN use glue as mentioned... however, the natural aspect is SO much better!
DIY Paper Clay Video Tutorial

Watch our simple and oh so easy to follow How to make Paper Clay video tutorial. As mentioned previosuly we prefer our method of using shredded paper and flour (vs toilet paper and glue) as it is true upcycling and eco friendly (flour is better than glue for the environment!).

We have used this paper clay to make:

Fruity Summer Bowls - great for young kids as they only need to mould the pulp into a bowl!

Fun Paper Clay Pencil Toppers.

We have so many more fabulous Papier Mache Techniques for you to explore and be inspired by!

More ideas for Shredded Paper:

You can also watch our Paper Clay video tutorial on YouTube

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We love working with papier mache and upcycled newspapers. Paper Clay though technically a papier mache is a different Paper Mache Technique and super fun to work with. Homemade Paper Clay uses the same ingredients as a papier mache paste recipe, but you will need a blender as well!

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1. Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet.

2. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.

3. Transfer dough to a floured work surface and knead until soft and pliable. Roll out to a thickness of 1/8 inch; cut desired festive shapes with cookie cutters. Transfer onto the prepared baking sheet; use a toothpick to make a hole in each ornament for hanging.

4. Bake in the preheated oven until dry and hard, about 2 hours. Allow to cool completely before decorating.

Yield will vary based on the size of the cookie cutters you use.

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Preheat the oven to 250 degrees F (120 degrees C). Line a baking sheet. Combine flour and salt in a bowl. Add water, a few tablespoons at a time, mixing well after each addition. Knead dough for 10 minutes. Wrap and let rest for 20 minutes.

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Several years ago, we discovered the beauty that is baking soda clay during one of our annual Christmas ornament crafting sessions. Since then, baking soda clay ornaments have become a regular occurrence in our house - and not only for Christmas either! We've used the homemade modelling clay for all kinds of projects, and this year we're using it for two new ones - something spring-themed and something Easter themed {so stay tuned for those!} In the meantime, if you've not used it before, I'd highly recommend giving it a try. It requires only 3 very basic kitchen ingredients, it can be used for all sorts of projects, and it air dries in a couple of days time.

We've experimented with several variations in the recipe over the years {and even made a gingerbread version!}, and truthfully, it has always turned out. That being said, all of our variations have consisted of three main ingredients - cornstarch {aka cornflour on the other side of the world}, baking soda {also known as bicarbonate of soda or soda bicarb - baking powder will not work!!}, and water, and there is a recipe we use more often than any others, only because it's really easy to remember.

To make the clay, simply measure out the ingredients into a medium-sized pot and turn the element on to medium {or medium-low} heat, then stir pretty much constantly.

As the mixture heats up, it'll begin to thicken. What you want is for it to reach a mashed or whipped potato consistency... Keep stirring and turning the mixture over onto itself until you reach this point and then take it off the heat immediately. {Two things to note - you should not have any extra water floating around in the bottom of the pot when done, and if you were going to err on the wetter or drier side of things, I'd err on the wetter side as a drier dough does seem to crack more often during the drying process.}

Allow the mixture to cool in the pot for a few minutes or until you're able to handle it without burning yourself. When you're able, dump the contents of the pot out onto a clean countertop, form it into a quick ball, and wrap the ball in a damp dishtowel or cloth.

Allow it to cool this way for about 15 minutes or so.

When it's sufficiently cooled, unwrap the baking soda clay and give it a good knead. This will make the dough nice and smooth and take away any residual stickiness.

Now you're ready to create! You can use your clay to make next to anything, but here are a few things we've learned over the years...

1) When not in use, excess dough should be wrapped in a damp towel to keep it from drying out before you want it to.

2. Thicker pieces tend to crack more during the drying process, so try to keep your creations on the thinner side if possible. We usually aim for somewhere in the 0.75 - 1 centimetre thick range.

3. Parchment paper is your friend! Because baking soda clay is a lot softer than store-bought modelling clay, it can be a little bit more fragile. Placing a piece of parchment paper on either side of the clay while rolling it out really helps!

4. You want the drying process to be sloooow to avoid cracking. In other words, air drying is best, and somewhere away from a heat source is optimal. In Kuwait, where the weather is hot and there's always a very steady flow of a/c, we'd cover our tray of ornaments with a just barely damp towel to slow the drying process down. Gently flipping the ornaments over every now and then helps too.

5. After your pieces are dry, they can be decorated almost any way you please! We've painted ours with acrylics and watercolours, we've covered them with glue and dunked them in glitter, we've decorated them with markers and Sharpies, and we've glued embellishments onto them. Anything goes!

Alright, now time for the recipe...
Homemade Air-Dry Modelling Clay {aka baking soda clay}

2 cups of baking soda

1 cup of cornstarch

1 1/4 cups of water

Place all ingredients into a pot over medium heat. Stir the mixture almost constantly, until it thickens and becomes the consistency of whipped mashed potatoes. Let cool and then knead until smooth and no longer sticky. Done! Now create!

Need some ideas? Here are a few of our favourite baking soda clay projects from years past...
handprint keepsakes clay monogram ornaments fingerprint heart ornaments
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Homemade Air-Dry Modelling Clay {aka baking soda clay} - Mama.Papa.Bubba.

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Several years ago, we discovered the beauty that is baking soda clay during one of our annual Christmas ornament crafting sessions. Since then, baking soda clay ornaments have become a regular occurrence in our house - and not only for Christmas either!

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Find your favorite animals and trace their shadow. If you do not have paper use wrapping paper.

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A little more difficult for a challenge

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Van Gogh

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It's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of uncertainty. Whether we're trying to find the new normal of working remotely and managing our personal lives, there's been a change. However, one thing we can be sure of is having the use of toilet paper tubes as a creating medium!

In light of all the recent toilet paper hoarding, we're giving you some ideas to use those toilet paper cardboard tubes. As you continue to plan activities for your students virtually, this might be an excellent option to use as a medium to create with. If not, ask your students, colleagues, and neighbors to save those tubes for future use when you can go back to your classroom!

1. Textured Rolling Pins

Repurpose those seemingly boring cardboard tubes by turning them into texture tools. To do this, add a pattern or design around the roll with hot glue or puff paint. The textured tubes can now be turned into texture rolling pins for creating paint patterns or subtractive texture in clay.

2. Stamping

Toilet paper tubes make excellent stamping tools. Because the cardboard is thin, it is easy to cut into a variety of shapes. Since they are large and easy to hold, they also serve as a great tool for your adaptive art students or younger students still working on their fine motor skills.

3. Squished Faces

Artist Junior Fritz Jacquet uses toilet paper tubes to create expressive, squished faces. Jacquet uses the cardboard tube as a molding medium. Encourage your students to create an expressive face inspired by the artist's work. Take a look at this video to understand the process further.
Practice your own unique creativity and take a graduate course.
4. Gift Pouches

If you're currently stuck inside and need some activities for your own children or students to do, show them how to make gift pouches. This is an excellent way to upcycle toilet paper tubes by giving them a second purpose. Think about using these pouches for fun gifts for your neighbors. They also make excellent gift card holders!

5. Collagraph Texture Rubbings

Collagraph prints are an excellent way to use recyclable resources. Try creating collagraphs using glue and toilet paper tubes. The collagraph design can be attached to a sturdy piece of paper or even a piece of cardboard, depending on what is available. Traditionally, collagraphs are printed with ink or paint, but if your students have limited access to materials, have them put another paper over the top to create a crayon texture rubbing.

6. Make Decorations

Since toilet paper tubes are flexible, they can be cut and formed into almost anything! If you're looking to create some decorations for the season or to celebrate a birthday, get those creative juices flowing and make your own. Whether it's an activity for your family or students, this no-cost process can lead to endless possibilities!

7. Recycled Sculptures

Most likely, your students don't have plaster or paper mache materials at home. However, the use of cardboard tubes works as an excellent medium for building a sculpture armature. If you aren't able to use them now, save up those tubes to use in your classroom in the future.

8. Cut Cardboard Scenes

If you're looking for a more advanced process to try with your older students, check out these cardboard tube cityscapes by artist Anastassia Ellias. Take a look at this video to see the creation process of the tiny cityscapes.

Art teachers are always looking for ways to repurpose and upcycle materials for the art room. Toilet paper tubes just happen to be a material that everyone has access to. So whether you need an activity for right now or future use, keep these ideas in mind.

What's your favorite toilet paper tube craft or activity?
What's your favorite recyclable material to use in the art room?

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8 Unique Ways to Use Toilet Paper Tubes - The Art of Education University

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Art Education and the Coronavirus (COVID-19) It's no question that the COVID-19 pandemic has created a great deal of uncertainty. Whether we're trying to find the new normal of working remotely and managing our personal lives, there's been a change. However, one thing we can be sure of is having the use of toilet paper ...

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Eric Carle reads The Very Hungry Caterpillar

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The Very Hungry Caterpillar | Eric Carle Creates 45th Anniversary Collage

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Henri Matisse for Kids, Teachers and Parents

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The Book "Harold and the purple crayon".

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“Harold and the Purple Crayon” by Crockett Johnson (published by HarperKids) - read by #RonHoward

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No chalk? Make sidewalk chalk paint by mixing a 1:1 ratio of cornstarch to water. Add washable paint or food coloring for color. Muffin pans work great as palettes. Empty condiment bottles or brushes work for application!

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Made out of Egg Cartons

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This is such a fun, up-cycled craft project and all you need is egg cartons, scissors and a bit of glue. I find myself hunting in the shops for egg cartons with interesting shapes just to make these, all egg cartons are not made the same!

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Out of Toilet paper tubes!

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Build a Robot out of Toilet Paper Tubes K thru 2nd

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Did Van Gogh have a favourite colour? || Van Gogh Questions Ep.3

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Kinderart.com

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KinderArt is a free resource with hundreds of art activities for kids of all ages.

The KinderArt Club is a premium, time-saving, art lesson plan membership portal for teachers, parents, homeschoolers, art studio owners, librarians and anyone else who teaches art to children ages 5 to 12yrs. ALL of our Art Lesson Bundles are unlocked and ready for you to access as soon as you become a member. Relax, you've got this. Join us today.

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I'm Andrea, that's me on the left! When my mother Jantje (to my right) and I created KinderArt in 1997, we were leading children's workshops at a local art gallery. One day we decided to look online see if there were any resources for art teachers and found that there were very few (hello Ken Rohrer and The Incredible Art Department!). Not long before, we had made the move into "cyberspace" by placing our Art Studio business online. So, along with that, we created what was at that time a modest resource for art teachers, with about 20 art lessons...

THE KINDERART CLUB

You are currently on the KinderArt.com site which features lots of free art activity ideas for kids (I hope you are enjoying them!) HOWEVER, if you are looking for more detailed art lesson plans, drawing lessons, printables, sketchbook starters (and more) provided monthly, you will LOVE The KinderArt Club - a membership portal designed for parents, homeschoolers, classroom art teachers and studio instructors.

Inside the club you will find hundreds of printable PDF art lessons designed to work in small or large group settings, with a range of ages (from 5 to 12 years). Get creative teaching kids at home, instructing students in a classroom, leading workshops in a studio, or sharing online, as you explore artists, art periods, science, nature, history, cultures and themes, with creativity and flexibility in mind.
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Art Primary Resources

Engage, inspire and challenge your pupils with our primary resources for Art and design.

Encouraging children to make and design a range of patterns and crafts, our Art resources are ideal for use with the National Curriculum and Scottish Curriculum for Excellence.

Art, craft and design are important topics for challenging your pupils share to ideas, experiences and imagination, as well as teaching them to use a range of materials creatively.

Our Art resources can be used in lesson plans to meet learning objectives centred on pupils developing their skills to experiment, invent and create their own work; or to control and use materials with creativity.

Extend art education with National Geographic Kids' resources on ancient art works and artists, architects and designers in history.

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United Kingdom Archives - National Geographic Kids

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Encourage children to make and design a range of products, patterns and crafts, using our National Geographic Kids Art primary resources.

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For a brain break

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Disney.com | The official home for all things Disney

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The official website for all things Disney: theme parks, resorts, movies, tv programs, characters, games, videos, music, shopping, and more!

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Easily create beautiful interactive video lessons for your students you can integrate right into your LMS. Track students' progress with hassle-free analytics as you flip your classroom!