Materials needed!

Students and parents,
As you go out shopping for your school supplies for the new year, there are a few odds and ends you may already own that we would love to have in the art room. Check your closets, garages, backyards, craft bins and attics for any of the following items which will find new life as a work of art:

Wood slices would be a dream come true!

wood scraps
small branches
leaves that are thick, not crumbly
ribbon
yarn
small plastic toys (1-2") like army men or zoo animals
cotton fabric
buttons and beads
paper plates, cups and bowls
small tools (safe) like hammers, wrenches or pliers




Thanks in advance for keeping an eye out for these. They can be dropped off in the office with my name attached. See everybody real soon!
-Your friendly neighborhood art teacher

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