Totem pole art project

It has been entirely too long since I've posted. I won't bore you with excuses. To make up for it, I'll post a yearly favorite. This tote...

WOW!!! I am absolutely astounded by how 4th grade's totem pole collages turned out! Whenever I teach this lesson, most students pick simp...

This totem pole activity is pretty cheap and simple to make. Find logs outside to use in the creation of this Native American totem pole activity. Students can paint the logs, including animal totem meanings or totem pole symbols, to create this fun activity.

Printable totem pole templates provide an engaging way to introduce you or your students to the rich cultural history and artistry of Indigenous peoples of the Pacific Northwest.

A parent and teacher resource, An art lesson and free worksheet for the young artist on how to draw a totem pole.

2nd Grade artists added to their knowledge of Native American Art and Culture when they looked at why certain tribes make Totem Poles, h...

Learn more about totem poles with this fun cardboard tube craft for kids.

This is a project that I just can't quit. I've been doing it for several years now and the work just keeps getting better every year. Sometimes I wonder if readers get bored with seeing some of the same projects each year. Looking at these totems, who could get bored? One of the things I like best about this lesson is that it's hard. It's really hard for some kids. Good. The most difficult aspect of the lesson is drawing an animal in such a way that it looks like it has been carved into a…