Koala Art and Australian Dot Art



I have to share these two art projects from our study of Australia today. Let's start with 
this little cutie! I love him!


We are studying Australia in our class, and we made these little Koala bear pictures with chalk pastel. 

1. Using pastel, draw circles for the head, body and ears. Fill them all in and smudge the chalk around!

2. Add black for the nose, eyes, mouth and edges and smudge! My grade 1 and 2 students just copied my example and they all turn out different but CUTE!

3. Cut the whole thing out and glue over the blue and green background. 




This is our version of Australian Aboriginal Art. All you need is paint and Q-tips for this one. Students used simple lizard tracers.



11 comments:

  1. Susan K.April 18, 2014 at 4:23 PM

    I am so interested in Australia so I bet your students love learning about it. I LOVE your art projects and your clipart. You are quite talented!

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  2. Kidpeople ClassroomApril 19, 2014 at 8:56 AM

    Oh, I love the Q-Tip art! We've been doing bingo dabber art the same way, put it comes out a lot bigger. This can be a smaller version to follow-up with. Thanks for posting! Kathleen

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  3. UnknownApril 19, 2014 at 6:47 PM

    The koalas are precious. I'm thinking I need to do this with my class before the end of the year. Thanks for sharing!

    A Teaspoon of Teaching

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  4. Differentiation Station CreationsApril 20, 2014 at 2:11 AM

    I love all the art and the adorable bunny! Thank you so much for sharing that little guy :)
    Laura
    Differentiation Station Creations

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  5. Jennifer ReynoldsApril 20, 2014 at 4:03 AM

    The koalas are adorable, and the q-tip paintings are beautiful! Thanks for sharing the bunnies!
    ~Jennifer

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  6. Peg DApril 20, 2014 at 6:38 AM

    I love the Koalas and and lizards and that they show such individuality. :-) Could that bunny be any cuter? Thanks for sharing.

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  7. kinder-gardeningApril 20, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    You know I love all the art you do with your kiddos. They are so lucky to have you! I love your clip art, too!!

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  8. Teeny J.April 20, 2014 at 12:05 PM

    Thank you SOOO much for this ADORABLE little BUNNY!!!!!!!!!!! So sweet!!! :) xoxox, Tina

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  9. LoriApril 21, 2014 at 7:32 AM

    The koalas are just adorable! I like how bright and colorful the lizards are too. Love when you share your kids' art work!
    Lori
    Conversations in Literacy

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  10. BarbaraApril 22, 2014 at 6:44 AM

    Hi! Just found your very cute blog through Lori. You have lots of great stuff here and your clipart is adorable. I really like your koala and lizard art. Definitely want to try those!

    Ruby Slippers Blog Designs

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  11. Teacher Treasure HunterApril 23, 2014 at 6:10 AM

    Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas and your clipart! :) Love that little bunny!
    ~Melissa
    Teacher Treasure Hunter

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