Monarch Butterflies Paintings.... Again!

I came across this lesson idea in an Arts & Activities magazine a few years ago and have been implementing it ever since with my third graders. Here are some photos and a more detailed write up from last year. My students love learning about how the butterflies fly to Mexico.

Negative Space Initial Designs

Positive and negative space initial designs is a 2nd grade favorite! Be ready to have a lot of dye-cut letters for the kids to trace.