Hi! Glad you're here! Here's a list of the fall themed elementary art projects we've done throughout the years! Hope this helps, having them all in one place! Just click on the pictures or titles below, and they'll take you to the original post.
Showing posts with label 2nd grade. Show all posts
Showing posts with label 2nd grade. Show all posts
Thursday, September 11, 2025
Wednesday, September 10, 2025
2nd grade Square 1 art Cardinals
Our 2nd graders have been hard at work creating these beautiful winter cardinals for our Square 1 Art fundraiser! This project took two days to complete and was such a fun way to combine drawing, painting, and mixed media.
Students started by sketching their cardinal in pencil, then outlined their work with sharpie markers. Next, they added details with oil pastels before finishing with bright tempera paint backgrounds to make their birds pop.
The results are stunning—each student created a unique and colorful winter scene! Best of all, the fundraiser helps us purchase new art supplies so our young artists can keep exploring and creating all year long.
We’re so proud of their hard work and can’t wait to see their art come to life on keepsakes for families!
Here's how we made them!
Tuesday, August 26, 2025
Monochromatic Self Portraits
This year, I wanted to make a collaborative piece of art, to kick off the new year. I also wanted to create something that wasn't too tricky for the kids, while we got back into the swing of things and went over expectations and procedures in the art room, as well.
We got our inspiration from a few talented art teachers and students. Here's some great blogs you can get inspiration from too!
Here's all you need:
Sunday, June 1, 2025
2nd grade cardboard castle prints
This week in art class, our amazing 2nd graders studied the colorful, geometric work of Swiss-German artist Paul Klee— especially his painting “Castle and Sun.” Klee loved using shapes, color, and imagination to build dreamy cities and abstract scenes.
Take a look at his original masterpiece below:
Paul Klee, “Castle and Sun,” 1928
Wednesday, January 18, 2023
YAM show 2022
Hi! It's been a while! Here's a little glimpse into what we did last year, and which art made it to our annual, county wide, Youth Art Month show. I've been in a portable without a sink for 2 years, and a crazy schedule, so I haven't had as much time to post on here or IG. Plus, sometimes I forget where I got these great ideas, and don't want to make anyone upset. Below, you will see I gave credit, where credit is due! Thank you amazing art teachers for sharing your awesome ideas with us, and thank you to my students, for all your hard work! I am so very proud of you 💖
4th grade (project inspired by Tracey Nichols)
3rd grade (Inspired by @Artwithmiss.blomgren)
5th grade (Jen Aranyi & Cassie Stephens inspired)
Kindergarten (Cassie Stephens inspired)
2nd grade (inspired by @Ackermans_amazing_artists)
5th grade Ring Pop (inspired by @Howgraythouart)
Kindergarten Rainbow mosaic (Inspired by @the_organized_art_teacher & Cassie Stephens)
1st grade Giraffes Can't Dance (inspired by Deep Space Sparkle)
1st grade penguin inspired by Mary Making Art
The 5th grade, Jim Dine paintbrush project is inspired by Lauralee Chambers
Wednesday, September 8, 2021
2nd grade Line and Shape Cactus
For the past couple of art visits, 2nd grade has been working on the elements of art, line, shape, and a little form, by creating these cacti!
Here's how we made them!
Friday, November 6, 2020
Patriotic art for Veterans Day!
This week, and the beginning of the next, we're working on patriotic works of art, to celebrate Veterans Day! We are a big military town, and we want to support our local veterans and country! 4th & 5th worked on their shading in this American flag project, 1st and 2nd grade worked on their drawing skills, sketching out a bald eagle with me, and 3rd is drawing the Art Project for Kids, head of the statue of liberty surrounded by fireworks! They're doing a great job so far!
Check out our art below!
btw, I found the flag idea on The Lost Sock Blog, by Tabitha Morgan! Click on her name for how to!
or visit my Youtube channel
Thursday, October 29, 2020
Chris Uphues inspired pumpkins!
This week, 2-5th are making some Chris Uphues inspired pumpkins! Click on his name to be taken to his Instagram page, and see his cool works of art! Here's another link to his website, Chris Uphues.com
This is a great art on a cart lesson because of the minimal supplies!
Here's what we used:
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They have been having so much fun and are doing a great job making the 3-d jack-o-lantern faces!
Here's a video showing how to make one!
Wednesday, October 21, 2020
Art on a Cart 2020-2021
Sorry, I haven't posted in a while, but we've been busy over here! I'm on a cart again, so there hasn't been much down time. To top it off, we can't share supplies, so I'm having to improvise and do a lot of new, 1 day lessons, this year. Oh well! At least we're open, healthy, and I get to teach again!
The first week back, we did some more Cassie Stephens inspired projects! They loved the surprise mask selfie project, the mask emotions, and her origami pets! We did some radial symmetrical artworks, some fun directed drawings, and now we're getting into some fall artwork! The kids have also loved the Op Art weaving with neon papers, from Mrs. Nguyen's website!
Here's some student examples of what we have been creating!
Friday, May 15, 2020
Create at home! Lauren Stacey Art Youtube Channel :)
Visit Lauren Stacey Art on youtube!
If you're still wanting to get your art on while we're not in school, visit my art youtube page! It's family friendly and everyone at home can join in! Just remember to have fun, and do your best! Nobody is perfect! You can see that in my videos. I mess up too, but it's ok! You're creating for you, and as long as you like it, don't worry about the rest. I'll certainly be proud of you for trying. Miss you! Mrs. Stacy :)
If you need a good device to hold your phone while you're recording, check this handy lil thing out!
Phone Holder Bed Gooseneck Mount
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Friday, January 31, 2020
2nd grade Heather Galler inspired mugs
Last week, 2nd grade started this Cassie Stephens and Heather Galler inspired lesson! They did a great job decorating their backgrounds by adding patterns and lines! For more details on how to do the lesson, click on Cassie's name! Here's how we made ours.
Friday, September 20, 2019
Yayoi Kusama inspired 2nd grade pupmkins
Today, 2nd grade started their Yayoi Kusama inspired pumpkins! This project was inspired by the art teachers, Lauralee Chambers and Mrs. Lewis. I saw their examples on Instagram, and had to try it with my students! Here's how we made them!
Monday, September 9, 2019
1st and 2nd self portraits
Our first project of the year for 1st and 2nd grade was self portraits! First they drew one all by themselves, so I could see where they're at, and then we drew one together! They all improved so much, in just one class! The 2nd time I saw them, we drew our entire body, and tried to make ourselves more proportionate. They did a great job, and I'm so proud of them! Here's some great examples!
2nd grade Pablo Picasso Portraits
Last week, 2nd grade started their Pablo Picasso portrait lesson! We learned about his life and art, and the art movement, Cubism. I was inspired by The Artsy Art Room, and wanted to create something similar with our students! Btw, we're still on a cart!! No news as to when the portable will be ready yet!
Here's how we created ours!
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Art on a cart!
Welcome back friends! I hope your year is off to a good start! Mine got off to a bumpy start, but I'm not going to let it get me down! Long story short, my portable is still under construction so I'm traveling around from class to class for the time being! I found this out, shortly before school started, but with the power of prayer, I'm making it through! This is my 15th year teaching and I've always had an art room, so it's been a bit of an adjustment. Because of that, we're doing a little more simpler things than we're used to, but the kids are still creating and having fun, and that's what matters!
Here's what we've been up to!
K-1st day of art self-portraits and The Art of Ed's Shape people
1st-Self portraits pre and post instruction
2nd-Same self portraits pre and post instructoin
5th- Art is Basic Radial name symmetry squares
I'll keep you all posted on how it's going and post artwork soon! Have a great school year!
I'll keep you all posted on how it's going and post artwork soon! Have a great school year!
Wednesday, May 1, 2019
1st grade Catherine Rayner Crocodiles
The past couple of weeks, 1st grade has been working on their Solomons, which are inspired by the author and illustrator, Catherine Rayner, and her book, Solomon the Crocodile. I originally found this idea on Art Room Britt's blog! Here's how we created our own!
Tuesday, April 2, 2019
Youth Art Month County Wide Art Show
I can't believe it! March is already here and gone! March was Youth Art Month, and to celebrate, our county puts on an art show at our local public library! Art teachers from all across the county select 20-25 pieces of art to represent their school, so it's a big honor to be chosen. Congratulations to all of my artists selected this year! Great job students! I'm so proud of you!!
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