Today I had to teach art from a cart (well, not even really a cart, just some tubs!) because the book fair has taken over my classroom for the week!  

On the search for something not too messy but lots of fun, I found this paper line sculpture idea from a few different websites, including Texas Art Teacher's blog. The kids had a blast with it!

 K-3 did this project using paper strips and paper towel tubes cut into rings.

 The photo above is work by 3rd Grader James C.

When finished, we displayed work outside the art room door. This is 3rd Grade's display, and K-2's work filled the wall outside the other door into the room (pics coming soon). The kids have received lots of compliments on their work and several staff have said that the hallway looks great with all the color! It will remain on display until after the art show at the end of April.

2nd Grade has been working on Op art for the past two weeks. These are a few who are finished. This is one type of art where precision and neatness pays off! These may go in the art show... it has been difficult to pick the best projects to put in the show. We still have until the end of April, so we'll see what all we collect!
This particular design was shared on Pinterest. The kids have enjoyed making their eyes "pop" and they've learned a lot about op art and how complimentary colors work (some did not use complimentary colors, although it was part of the directions, and they have been disappointed with the results).