Leprechaun Houses

This project is done in 3rd and 4th grade at ACGC Elementary

Minnesota K-3 Visual Art Standards Used in This Lesson:

  • 1. Identify the elements of visual art including Color, line, shape, Form, Value, texture and space.

  • 2. Identify the tools, materials and techniques from a variety of two- and three-dimensional media such as drawing, printmaking, ceramics or sculpture.

  • 3. Identify the characteristics of visual artworks from a variety of cultures including the contributions of Minnesota American Indian tribes and communities.

  • 4. Create original two- and three- dimensional artworks to express ideas, experiences or stories.

  • 5. Share and describe a personal artwork and reflect on a presentation based on the feedback of others.

  • 6. Compare and contrast the characteristics of a variety of works of visual art.

    • Additional Tie-ins

  • Creative thinking
  • drawing skills
  • World history and folklore



    • The history of St. Patrick's day is discussed through images. A variety of house images are shown for inspriation. Then the teacher demonstrates how to make a small house out of clay. After the students' houses are fired, we will paint them.