Nutcrackers

I showed my 4th graders how to draw the simple shapes that make up the nutcrackers. Then I asked them to decorate the nutcrackers they drew by adding their own details. We talked about the element of design, value and how it makes things in art work look "real". I showed them techniques that they could use with oil pastels to create value in their art work.

I have been finding so many new ideas on Pinterest.com . If you have not checked it out it is very fun and a little addicting. I found this idea and many more.
http://pinterest.com/maggiesart/