I love teaching this clay lesson every year to my 2nd grade students and they (and their parents) love the results! Here are some easy steps and tips to help your students create beautiful flower sculptures while learning some basics of clay handbuilding. Materials needed for this lesson include: a chunk of clay that is … Read more
Mendhi is a temporary type of body art, using a reddish-brown dye created from Henna leaves. It is very popular in South Asia for weddings and festivals and traditionally used to create intricate designs on hands and feet. This art project is a great way to introduce young students to art motifs in South Asian … Read more
The Coqui is a small tree frog native to the island of Puerto Rico. This tiny frog is named after the sound it makes as its mating call (Coqui)! From sunset to sunrise, you can hear the chorus of the coqui all over Puerto Rico! This frog is also the symbol for Puerto Rican cultural … Read more