Name Projects

I like to start the year with various name projects because it not only gives me a chance to review their names, it also seems to engage the students. Here are a few of the name projects we created this year:


FIRST GRADE
Black permanent marker, crayon, and liquid watercolor.



Works in Progress:




SECOND GRADE
Black permanent marker & Mr. Sketch smelly markers.




Works in Progress:





THIRD GRADE
Lesson plan found on Deep Space Sparkle.



FOURTH GRADE
I showed them several projects and allowed them to choose their favorite.









FIFTH GRADE
These are the covers of their sketchbooks. We discussed radial design & used Sharpies to draw.



You can view all of our projects at our Artsonia Gallery.

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  2. cute projects (and a great way to get to know names!)

    i just started up an art room blog as a part of my professional development plan :)
    check it out!
    http://ourartlately.blogspot.com/

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  3. Great post! Im new to my school and trying to learn names, so this is perfect! I wa wondering if your 3rd graders had trouble making block letters in the DSS Name Tower lesson?

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