Back to School Art

This year will be my first year teaching art (and first year EVER in Grade 8).  I thought it might be fun to share some of the projects we do in our art class.  This one was an idea of a co-worker - she wants everyone in the school to do their hand and we can put them up in the gym on a wall.

I love  it because it is so simple that my boys (aged 3-8) did it, but it can be complex enough for Grade 8.  I had them do it first in  pencil, write their name somewhere, and draw something that interests them.   Then fill the rest in with bright, bold colours and interesting designs.

I had fun making my own - especially getting to use my package of brand-new sharpies! 

Once they're all done, we'll laminate them and put them up in the gym, maybe on a tree or something.  I'll try to post a picture of the finished product.