Elementary yarn art projects

The first grade students made yarn wrapped snakes. We started by coloring their heads with oil pastels. Then, they practiced wrapping the yarn tight and close together to cover up all of the cardbo…

Would you like to paint without using any paint? Try yarn painting!

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My 1st grade students are studying Weather and I thought this would be a fun lesson to link to their Weather Unit. The Huichol People of Mexico create wonderful art using wooden boards coated with a layer of beeswax. They push yarn into the coating of wax to create their designs. The Sun and the Moon are prevalent in their designs. I am going to use linoleum tile with an adhesive coating on the back instead of the traditional materials. I divided the one square foot of tile (purchased at a…

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After a few years of having this project on my 'to teach' list, I finally got around to trying paper plate weaving with my Grade 4-6 mi...

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These yarn-wrapped initials are easy to make, and a fun piece of art for kids to display on a shelf or bedroom wall. They make a great gift for a friend, too!

Image via WikipediaHere's a "cultural art" lesson my students recently completed.....it's called "Yarn Painting". This lesson idea came from a textbook called ARTTALK by Rosalind Ragans. The Huichol people live in Central Mexico and are known for their bright colorful yarn art. When creating their yarn paintings they cover a board with hot melted wax, then adhere the yarn before it dries. Sometimes they also use tree sap instead of wax for adhering the yarn. Needless to say we didn't have…

Learn how to make a paper plate loom for this rainbow yarn art project! This DIY loom is perfect for young kids as soon a they know how to tie a knot - a gorgeous rainbow craft idea for kids!

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Fun Yarn Art!

Don't throw away your yarn scraps, let the kids use them to make these colorful DIY yarn heart cards for Valentine's Day.

I love doing this lesson with lower elementary classes, upper elementary, and have even worked this lesson into some middle school curriculum. It’s a great way to introduce weaving and to continue to grow those fine motor skills. It always turns out BEAUTIFUL! The students are always really proud of

This happy craft activity will keep your kid busy for a little of the day, and you’ll be so amazed with the result! This rainbow can be done with a bit of yarn and materials found about the home.

Mess free yarn “paintings” are a fun family craft that is a great opportunity to use your yarn scraps in a fun new way. I

Ah, summertime! It’s my favorite time of year. It was when I was a kid too, largely because I got to go to summer camp. My younger brother was always jealous, so my mom would put together activities for him so he could have his own camp experience at home. If you have a younger […]