MeghCallie

This is a step-by-step printable handout that teaches students how to create a six-pointed snowflake out of paper. This would be a great sub lesson, lesson on symmetry, positive/negative space, etc. My students make collages with different sizes of snowflakes (we use post-it notes for the smaller ones!) This would also be a great handout for math and science teachers!

This project is a student and parent favorite! The results are always amazing! It makes a great display for open house, art shows, or fundraisers like Artsonia! This presentation includes: -A short biography, with pictures, on Henri Matisse. -Project information (supplies, timeline). -Rubric -Face proportions -Step-by-step instructions with photos to create the self portraits (suitable to create student handouts or present to the class) -Student examples Also available in pdf in my TpT store!

This is a successful multicultural project that introduces symmetry and color vocabulary along with Islamic tiles. These make a great display! This pdf contains: -4 pages with information on Islamic tiles and Islamic designs -1 page with color vocabulary (suitable for a handout) -2 pages with materials, lesson plan and rubric -10 pages with step-by-step photos and directions (suitable to print as handouts for students or project on a screen for directions) -5 pages of student examples Also av

I have been teaching middle school for almost 10 years and have accumulated oodles of ideas! I also have my BFA in 3D studies, with a focus in ceramics. These are some of my favorite clay projects with bonus slides of my best tips and tricks! 40+ Photos! These projects are each labeled with suggested grades. Each project includes a photo of a finished student project, materials, and directions! See some of the finished projects: http://meghcallie.blogspot.com/search/label/clay

I have been teaching middle school art for almost ten years and have accumulated lots of ideas! This PDF contains both of my 50 Project Ideas files combined for a lower price! This PDF contains 100 unique project ideas with over 200 photos. Paper collages, drawing, painting, printmaking, multi-cultural, clay, sculpture, mini lessons, sub lessons, art history, so many different lesson ideas! Check out some of the finished projects: www.meghcallie.blogspot.com These projects are suitable for

This is a step by step printable that guides students in drawing a realistic ornament. Some ideas for the finished drawings: zentangles, pointillism, working on shading, etc. This would also make a great sub plan! Check out some finished projects: http://meghcallie.blogspot.com/2014/11/zentangle-ornaments.html

This printable worksheet teaches a student how to draw a realistic pumpkin step-by-step! This would make a great sub lesson! Ideas: Glue outlines with watercolor, colored pencils on black construction paper, scratch art, realistic drawing, etc! Check out some finished projects here: http://www.meghcallie.blogspot.com/2014/10/pumpkins.html

This is a quick and easy Op Art project! This would make a great mini-project or an easy sub plan! The download includes a student handout that will guide students in creating and completing their own Op Art project. The only supplies needed are square paper, rulers, pencils, markers and colored pencils.

I have been teaching middle school art for almost ten years and have accumulated oodles of ideas! This PowerPoint contains 50 unique project ideas with almost 150 photos. Paper collages, drawing, painting, printmaking, multi-cultural, clay, sculpture, mini lessons, sub lessons, art history, so many different lesson ideas! These projects are suitable for upper elementary and middle school. Each project includes at least one photo, materials needed, directions, and tips and tricks! See my com

This is a fun project that introduces weaving on a paper plate! The finished product is a little yarn bowl. This download includes a step-by-step handout that will guide students in creating and completing their own plate weaving. This project could take as few as two class periods, or as many as five depending on how large the plates are, how close the students weave to the edge of the plate, and how intricate the patterns are. Teachers will need to create their own template to number the plat

This is a successful multicultural project that introduces symmetry and color vocabulary along with Islamic tiles. These make a great display! This PowerPoint contains: -4 slides with information on Islamic tiles and Islamic designs -1 slide with color vocabulary (suitable for a handout) -2 slides with materials, lesson plan and rubric -10 slides with step-by-step photos and directions (suitable to print as handouts for students or project on a screen for directions) -5 slides of student exampl

This project is a student and parent favorite! The results are always amazing! It makes a great display for open house, art shows, or fundraisers like Artsonia! This pdf includes: -A short biography, with pictures, on Henri Matisse. -Project information (supplies, timeline). -Rubric -Face proportions -Step-by-step instructions with photos to create the self portraits (suitable to create student handouts or present to the class) -Student examples Also available in PowerPoint format in my TpT s

This is a fast and easy multicultural project based on Japanese Notan, the contrast of light and dark. This download includes a step-by-step student handout that will guide students in creating and completing their own Notan project. Teachers will need to supply two squares of paper, a larger and a smaller, in contrasting colors. Check out some finished projects: http://meghcallie.blogspot.com/2014/09/notan-mini-project.html

This easy to follow handout will walk students through the process of creating a translation style tessellation. This would make a great sub plan!

I have been teaching middle school art for almost ten years and have accumulated lots of ideas! This PDF contains 50 unique project ideas with over 100 photos. Paper collages, drawing, painting, printmaking, multi-cultural, clay, sculpture, mini lessons, sub lessons, art history, so many different lesson ideas! These projects are suitable for upper elementary and middle school. Each project includes at least one photo, materials needed, directions, and tips and tricks! See my combined 100 l

These are 5 fun holiday/seasonal mini lessons that any elementary, classroom or art teacher could use! Included are ideas for Christmas, winter, Halloween/fall, Valentine's Day and Spring! These lessons use common classroom materials like construction paper, post-it notes, index cards, chalk and glue! These lessons would also make great sub plans!

In my classroom, we do Mini Project Fridays! These are 1-day art projects that are not for a grade. These would also make great substitute plans. These projects are suitable for upper elementary and middle school. This PowerPoint includes 5 of my favorites with pictures and directions! Mondrian Notan Surrealism Jasper Johns Op Art Like what you see? Find the complete set of 50 in my TPT store!

This is a step by step handout that directs students how to make a beautiful flower notan project! Great for Spring, sub plans, or free time! The only supplies you need are: post-it notes, background paper, scissors, glue and pencils!

This is a step-by-step handout that teaches students how to create a Notan heart project. We did ours with 6'' x 6'' white squares and colored post-it notes! The students can create cards or artwork! This would be a great lesson on symmetry and is suitable for an elementary or art classroom. It would also make a great sub plan! Check out some finished projects: http://meghcallie.blogspot.com/2015/02/notan-valentines-day-cards.html

This project looks awesome! This is a great way to get lots of art history into one project. The students will learn about Realism, Impressionism, Futurism, Cubism, Surrealism, Op Art, Abstract Expressionism, and possibly Pop Art! It makes a great display for open house, art shows, etc. This pdf includes: -Project information (supplies, timeline, objectives) -Handout with each art style and directions (to place at students' desks) -Rubric -History with photos for each art style -Step-by-step in