Coke Bottle Fish

 This project is always a favorite of mine and my students! We recycled coke bottles to make these fish! First we discussed all the kinds of lines, and students drew patterns on the outside with Sharpies. Next, I cut off the end of the bottles so the students could paint the inside with neon acrylic paint. Finally, they stuck on eye stickers and I helped them cut the tail and staple it. Clear string was strung through the mouth of the fish and out the tail to tie in a knot so the students can hang it up.

Paper Masks!

 5th and 6th graders made these great paper masks. Everything had to be made out of paper, and the mask had to be symmetrical. These were inspired from masks around the world. I love the uniqueness of each mask!

Hoot! Hoot! These are Cute!

All of my 3rd and 4th graders made these wonderful owls from recycled toilet paper rolls. I saw the idea on Pinterest. Here is a link:
http://media-cdn.pinterest.com/upload/273453008593884495_OmsYRXoJ.jpg

First we discussed the difference between shape and form, and 2-D and 3-D. Next, we folded the top part to make the head and ears, taped it, and painted the whole thing one color. Finally, we glued on wiggle eyes, a beak, and wings. Scrapbook paper or wall paper make great wings. Also I let them use crazy scissors when they cut out the wings. Since a lot of students ALWAYS use too much glue, this is a good practice for them to use small dots of glue for everything since they are using small pieces.

Two advantages to this project:
1. Even though these are 3-D, they take up very little space because they are small.
2. It only takes 2 days, and then the students can take it home!