Minibeast art

Little Artists on Instagram: "Reception beetles 🪲🌈🐞🌿 after painting on folded paper towels with ink to make symmetrical patterns, reception classes turned their creations into these gorgeous bugs 👏🏻 #eyfsart #earlyyears #earlyyearsart #eyfsideas #arteducation #primaryart #primaryartideas #artclassroom #beetleart #ink"

Bug "Fossils" Using Air Drying Clay (from Orla & Me via Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/p/BijKe7aHPG-/?taken-by=orla_and_me)

I was introduced to this lesson by Claire Kirk & Katie Flowers. Both amazing artists and art educators I have had the honor of knowing and working with over the years. From observational drawin…

Little Artists | Art Education Projects on Instagram: "Dip dyed beetles 🙌🏻 make them as part of this week’s project. We have a video tutorial and list of resources in our online classroom if you’re interested in giving these. Follow the link in our bio to access this project and all our others 🧑🏼‍🎨🎨🌈🪲 #thelittleartistsroom"

Make a 3D paper doodlebug with our printable template. This is a fun STEM craft for older kids, exploring patterns and symmetry in nature

How we made our Insect art. First we drew an insect based on our insect knowledge. To achieve the success criteria it had to have three body parts, a thorax, an abdomen and a head. It also had to have 6 legs drawn from the thorax and 2 antennae. Once we were finished drawing we outlined our pencil drawing with a vivid maker pen and then cut out the insects. We then dabbed very bright dye colours onto a thick paper towel. The colours spread beautifully! Lastly we glued our insects on to the…

If you're looking for a fun project to do next week during the kids' Thanksgiving break, deck the walls with a gallery of glittery bugs. This project Is from the new The Handmade Charlotte Playbook by Rachel Faucett which is an incredible guide of crafts to keep your kids entertained and crafting and offers a […]