Indigenous art for kids

Create this fun and easy dream catcher craft for kids in under 30 minutes using simple paper and few craft supplies and a free template.

There is something to be said for art that originated when the mere act of surviving and thriving in the environment was a big challenge. Imagine how

Are you wondering how to celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day or Native American Heritage Month in November? Why not explore a few fantastic people with these easy STEM and art activities? These simple to-do projects are

Third son had a terrible dream last night. It didn't help that he fell out of bed (which I hadn't heard but was described by my first son as "something crashed into the house--it made the whole house shake!" A few minutes later I heard the little guy crying and went in & located him (still on the floor). He was shaking and crying and still dreaming away. Man, that's tough! $1 for the pony beads at the Dollar Store and $2 for feathers- the rest of the supplies I had on hand. What a nice and…

Bringing different cultures into the classroom is so important, especially incorporating the stories and culture of Indigenous people. We always want to make sure that our students feel connected to the history of our country and the people who were here first and a great way to do that is through art. In this blog post, we discuss how we bring Indigenous culture into our school and classroom through the exploration of works by Indigenous artists in Canada.

There is a lot of Ted Harrison love at the school these days. Both Grades 2 and 3 are completing art projects based on his work. Ted Harrison is a well known Canadian artist famous for his use of line and color in his landscape paintings around his beloved Yukon home. This is an easy art project based on his work. MATERIALS REQUIRED: - watercolor paper or heavy weight sketch paper - watercolor, tempera, or acrylic paints - black paper - glue - scissors - reference photos (there are lots of…

Stuck for something to do for NAIDOC week at the end of this term? This is what I did with my Year 3's last year! 😍 They were super…

Australian Aboriginal culture is one of the oldest and most fascinating cultures in the world. It has a rich history and deep spiritual beliefs that are still practiced today. The […]

Kindergarten artists have been learning about how Native Americans lived. We also looked at some youtube clips about how Native Americans wo...