It's that time of year again - the first week of school! The smell of freshly sharpened pencils, the sound of kids laughing in the hallways, and the excitement of new beginnings. And what better way to kick off the school year than with some fun and creative art projects for the classroom!
Art projects are not just about creating pretty pictures (although that's definitely a bonus). They help students develop important skills like creativity, problem-solving, and fine motor skills. Plus, they're a great way to let kids express themselves and have fun at the same time!
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Don't Worry about the Mess!
Kwik Stix Tempera Paint Sticks take the mess out of painting while keeping all of the fun! Uncap, twist, and paint! Kwik Stix have a fast drying formula that allows them to dry in 90 seconds while still leaving a paint-like finish! No cups, smocks, water or brushes required, making them the perfect solution for painting in the classroom! Kwik Stix come in assorted vibrant colors with coverage that won't crack. Great on poster paper, cardboard, wood and canvas.
Let the Creativity Flow
Now that you've got your supplies, it's time to get those creative juices flowing. Whether you're making paper plate animals, finger painting masterpieces, or creating a collaborative mural, the possibilities are endless. Encourage your students to think outside the box and let their imaginations run wild!
Share the Love
Don't forget to showcase your students' artwork around the classroom or even in a school-wide art show. It's important to celebrate their hard work and creativity. Who knows, you might just discover the next Picasso or Van Gogh in your classroom!
So what are you waiting for? Get those art supplies, gather your students, and let the creativity begin!
Materials Needed: paper, Kwik Stix, and a black marker
- Instruct the students to draw themselves in stick figure form using a black marker
- Cut around your stick figure sketch
- Use Kwik Stix to paint a different piece of paper in various colors
- Glue the stick figure onto the painted paper
- Have students write their names on the bottom of their artwork
- Display around the classroom!
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Materials Needed: Kwik Stix, black marker, composition notebook, glue, googly eyes, and scissors
- Paint your favorite school supplies onto a piece of paper using Kwik Stix
- Cut the excess paper off of the decoration
- Add details with a black marker
- Glue on googly eyes for a cute decoration
- Glue the objects onto your composition notebook
Check out this craft on Instagram @projectcreativefriends
Materials Needed: popsicle sticks, Kwik Stix, scissors, glue, construction paper, and a small photo of yourself
- Paint popsicle sticks with Kwik Stix
- Glue the popsicle sticks together in a rectangle
- Cut construction paper into small shapes such as circles and hexagons
- Use each shape to build the school bus- you will need two wheels, a stop sign
- Glue on all construction paper pieces
- Write your name on the school bus
- Glue a small picture of yourself onto the bus
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What's in My Backpack?
Materials Needed: Kwik Stix, print out coloring worksheet, and scissors
- Paint your coloring sheet with a variety of Kwik Stix colors
- Write your name on the worksheet
- Display around the classroom or on the bulletin board
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Materials Needed: wooden picture frame, Kwik Stix, and a picture
- Use Kwik Stix to paint and decorate the wooden picture frame
- Place a photo inside the frame
- Write your name on the top or bottom of the frame
- Display around the classroom!
Check out this craft on Instagram @mrspriceskindergators
Materials Needed: Skin Tone Kwik Stix, white paper, a photo, and glue
- Instruct students to bring in a photo of themselves from home
- Cut the photo in half and glue to a piece of white paper
- Use Kwik Stix to complete the other half of the photo following a symmetric pattern
- Display student's artwork around the classroom
Check out this craft on Instagram @thegummymummy