3rd Grade Art Project Paper Sculptures & Architectural Thinking!

Project: Paper Sculptures Inspired by Charles McGee

Guiding Question: How do paper sculptures help us think like architects?

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What’s Happening in the Art Room?

Your child is designing 3D paper sculptures Inspired by Charles McGee— not just cool-looking art, but hands-on architecture-in-training!

They’re learning to:

•  Build "form in space" — no flat shapes here! These sculptures loop, twist, and pop up into the air.
•  Create with physical presence — the sculptures take up real space, just like a building.
• Problem-solve like an architect — if it falls over, they fix it! They tweak angles, add support, and make it work.

This is creativity + critical thinking at its best.

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Who Was Charles McGee?

Charles McGee was a celebrated American artist and sculptor who believed in mixing shapes, lines, and colors to create bold, 3D artwork that celebrates both nature and structure. His work is full of movement, rhythm, and imagination — just like your child’s paper sculpture!

Don’t Miss the Real Thing!

Come check out our 3rd grade sculpture display in the Lower School hallway!
Walk through and see how your young artist is thinking big — like a real designer, engineer, and builder.

It’s colorful. It’s clever. And yes — it’s all made from paper!