Art on a Cart Art Lesson

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Art on a cart is not an easy task, and my heart goes out to all art teachers who are full time on a cart. I have my share of days when my room is being used for what ever reason, but I wanted to share a lesson that seems to be a kid pleaser when I have to do art in the classroom. This lesson was taught to 3rd-5th graders but it could easily be done with first and second.

Supplies needed:

9 x 9 inch white paper (2 for each student)
Markers
Crayons
Pencils
Erasers

Origami Dogs or Cats

Fold one paper in half  leave the other for later.



Fold the two corners of your paper to create ears. Now take the bottom pointed area and flip it up to create the nose/mouth.


 Your second sheet should now be folded in half like a triangle bend the bottom to the side for a tale.





Use a glue stick and glue the head to the body and decorate!  I usually bring makers with me on my cart but since I am in their classroom. I let them get out there crayon and marker bags and let them decorate.








Look at how cute they are!











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