Celebrate the varied culture, monuments, flora and fauna of Australia with these simple Australia Day Crafts for Kids! Includes koalas, kangaroos and more!
This is an amazing art and math lesson that I got from a teacher at a conference who did teach a district over from me, but is now getting her PhD. She always had amazing stuff to present at conference. (You're amazing, Mary Franco!) Anyway, this lesson involves Paul Klee and multiplication. I made a little three page Smart Notebook lesson about Klee's work "Once Emerged From the Gray of Night" (where I used to show a poster of it) and have the students talk about what's more important--the words of the poem or the colors and composition? Then we talk about putting two things (like writing and art, or math and art together). It's SUCH an amazing lesson, here's a sneak peek: So, students get a little background knowledge of Klee, then we talk about tessellations and multiplication (and practice on the Smart Board). Then, students get a page of one-inch graph paper and write out a one digit by one digit multiplication problem with a two digit answer. I tell them to choose one that's hard for them to remember, or their favorite one. They then repeat that problem seven times, dropping down and over one square for 4 times, then down and back a square for three times, making them into interlocking tessellation shapes: After they've drawn it all out in pencil and I've checked it, they choose ONE color of fine-tip marker to trace it with, then use colored pencil or watercolor pencil to color. The coloring is a bit of a challenge for them, because they need to forget that they're numbers and only look at the space. They then color it in patterns/designs to make it visually interesting and play with people's minds ('math? I dont' see any math!') It's an awesome lesson that really challenges their thinking. This one really shows the patterns and designs. Oh, it's also important that their numbers COMPLETELY fill the one inch box of the graph paper. I always try to do this lesson at a time of the year when classroom teachers are complaining about students not remembering their math facts. I usually do it with fifth grade, but I did it with sixth one year at the teachers' request.
These Katsushika Hokusai Art Projects for Kids are perfect to help us learn about the amazing Japanese artist who made great waves a thing!
These Katsushika Hokusai Art Projects for Kids are perfect to help us learn about the amazing Japanese artist who made great waves a thing!
Our first project this year has been a very progressive, multi step, multi media project that has really evolved as we created! Our first p...
A complete Istanbul Itinerary for 5 days including top sights, cool hidden gems, travel tips, best bars & restaurants and an interactive map.
*affiliate links included* ITS GOING DOWN! 🎉 #iteachtoo #iteach345 #amazingrace #amazibgraceclassroom #gogogetitgetit A photo posted by Amber Nicole (@sssteaching) on Nov 17, 2016 at 8:45am PST TONS of people were asking and wanting more details about our Amazing Race coming up in our classroom! Here are some details about what we did: - 7 "check points" - review of all subjects and major content so far this year - books wrapped as prizes - varying amounts of 100 Grand prizes! 🇺🇸 AMAZING RACE 🇺🇸 next week! Can't wait for our teams to compete! Prizes are books for our classroom and varying amounts of 100 grand candy bars depending on their place 🍫 check out my Insta story for more details! #iteachtoo #iteach345 #amazingrace #amazingraceclassroom #setthestagetoengage A photo posted by Amber Nicole (@sssteaching) on Nov 11, 2016 at 2:18pm PST The key to this being successful is organization! I worked on this weeks in advance just little by little to make it exactly what I wanted. My parents donated bandanas for each team (from Hobby Lobby only 99 cents or cheaper with coupons!) These would be a super great option too : 12Pcs Bandanas (Multi Color) I made each team a rotation schedule that they would do the stations in. I had ONE GIANT PROBLEM! I had 11 groups of 2 and only 7 stations. Hmmmm.... what could the others be working on ....I get to that later! First I went through and explained all the stations. In my teacher dreams, I'd have these located around school with poems or clues to each - in reality I didn't get a chance to book rooms and didn't want to deal with weather so we had it all in my room, marked with letters. Boring but efficient. They have been looking forward to it for weeks so I know this was ok. I also would have loved not having to go over all the directions before and have them read and figure out what to do, but short on help it was necessary so I didn't have to answer every single "What do I do?" so let me explain the stations to you and where they went in between. Station 1: Map of Missouri Students had to locate major cities and rivers and velcro them to the map. I made an answer key for easy checking. They also took a picture for Seesaw for their team. Station 2: USA Map Floor Puzzle Students had to complete a US puzzle and then list the first 5 capitals in alphabetical order. We start this right after Christmas so this was like an intro to it. We've been slowing working this in with our postcard exchange as well. ***Note*** 3 groups could do this one at once Station 3: Rebus clue to Nonfiction book This picture puzzle (just like in Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library - our first read aloud) led them to our library where they had a "Road Block" they must read one of the 4 nonfiction books about creepy, crawly, undersea animals and get a 90% above on a comprehension quiz to move on. **4 groups could do at once** they had to show me scores for initials and to move on. (People who don't like AR hide your eyes!!!!) Station 4: Parts of Speech Mad Lib I modified a Mad Lib just found from the internet ( a great one for this time of year would be from my Poultry Parts of Speech though!) I blew it up left blanks for the words. In a baggie, I laminated some cardstock with the numbers and part of speech that they need to fill in and then add to the Mad Lib with velcro. They will take a video for Seesaw reading it when finished for completion. Only 1 group did this at a time. You could easily use a book like Best of Mad Libs Station 5: Math "Detour" Students have 2 paths they could choose to take. Each had 5 problems they had to solve using tougher concepts they had learned so far this year. Numbers 2 and 5 from each column matched and opened the lock box so they could do on their next clue. Only 1 group could do at a time and I had to make sure they remixed the numbers for the next people. It was easy to check and move on. Station 6: Nonfiction Article Comprehension I got an article from the "Missouri" section of Newsela at a 5th grade reading level to challenge us. Students had to read and complete the 4 tough questions regarding the article before moving on. I did have a parent volunteer check this one and tell them which ones needed to be fixed before moving on. If they attempted 3 times that was the score they received - or you could put a time deduction because I really wanted them to focus their efforts on correct questions not just rushing. Up to 4 teams could be doing this, checking answers could get a little rushed. Station 7: American Symbols We touched on this at the beginning of the year and it was brief so I wanted a little review. I made a page and pictures with clues. The underlined "red" letters make up a word that unlocks the spelling lock indicating they got it right. Only 1 team at a time can do this. Logistics: We played Theme music in the background and I had a timer going on the board to record times after all 7 stations were complete. They did know that extra prizes were involved for not just speed but other essential teamwork skills. Each team got their own colored bandanas (we took team pictures a couple weeks before) and they worked with those partners anytime we had partner work to get ready for the race! We made a short video showing our team names and they got to pick nicknames. - I so wish I could show it because IT ROCKS! Each team got an order to complete stations so they would not all start at station 1 and be stuck! That was also what I initialed or they used for notes if need be. While they were not working on a station (it was full) then they had questions to complete on our main back table. Take a look at some of them below. I had a rotation schedule for all the teams but they ended up moving to which stations were open which worked out great! What is 1 mistake that we learned about from history that you think won't be made again, why? How have you grown to meet our morning meeting challenges (Ron Clark Essential 55) Explain the forces and energy transfer in something you did yesterday describe a time this year where your learning changed when specifically have you challenged yourself in reading? *Each time writes in their team color - they know that an extra award can depend on the thoroughness of their answers.* Awards Ceremony: I called up team colors to receive their books to unwrap for our classroom and some 100 grand bars. Each team got called up and received 2 books at the least and "200 grand". Our top team opened 6 new books for our library and more "grand" than others but each team received "prizes." We also received some special awards (just special candy - I would have done some medals, whistles, glow sticks, etc... but pregnancy got the best of me and we ended up with special candy from dollar store) Some of the extra awards are: Best Perseverance - working hard even through a tough time Above and Beyond award - answered questions most thoroughly from the extra table teamwork - worked together even though maybe not fastest but showed courtesy attitude - kept up good attitude throughout whole race and was positive with teammate and other teams. Team Spirit - wearing their team colors and making up a handshake or cheer to promote team spirit We then filled out a google Form to reflect on our learning and after submitting they posted on a Padlet their favorite part from the day! Here is the link to our reflections questions and Padlet. We used this to help determine our "extra" award winners and reflect on our learning! Check out these items to make this happen in your classroom:
What to do in 3 days in Madrid. A massive list of the best tourist attractions and things to do in Madrid. Includes insider tips and practical information.
I wanted an easy way to teach the elements of art to my 6th graders. I decided to use hands to get them started. Hands are easy to trace and they are personal to each child. So, all of these lessons begin the same... Get your ART Elements Poster here. It is a perfect tool for teaching the elements! https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Art-Elements-Colored-Poster-2785620 Tracing your hand. OP ART HANDS http://classroom.mineolaisd.net/webs/seatont/illuminated_hands.htm Go here to view this lesson on my school web-page... http://classroom.mineolaisd.net/webs/seatont/opart_hands.htm LINE HANDS TEXTURE HANDS Need previous knowledge of Value and color blending to do this lesson. drawing in texture Begining the value with darker colors... Applying lighter colors on top of texture for 3-d appearance. COOL and WARM COLORS http://tabithaannthelostsock.blogspot.com/2012/11/cool-and-warm-hands.html Do your students need a visual tool to help them learn the warm and cool colors? Get your Warm and Cool classroom poster here... https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/Warm-and-Cool-Poster-2955992 All cool and warm hands were used to make an Art Banner for the hallway. ILLUMINATED HANDS using Value To see this lesson on my School WebPage.... go to http://classroom.mineolaisd.net/webs/seatont/illuminated_hands.htm
Stockholm’s 110km long subway network features over 90 metro stations filled with amazing artworks. Regarded as the world’s longest art gallery, we list our top 5 subway stops with an easy to follow tour map.
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Fun art appreciation activities for kids in the Styles of the Great Masters. Andy Warhol, Picasso, Van Gogh, Michelangelo, Matisse, Frida Kahlo
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Looking for a cool way to incorporate Architecture into a STEM project? This area and perimeter city brings together science, math, engineering, city planning, maps, and art to make the perfect STEM/STEAM project! And it
These Katsushika Hokusai Art Projects for Kids are perfect to help us learn about the amazing Japanese artist who made great waves a thing!
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These amazingly colorful Romero Britto Art Projects for Kids are sure to brighten up your day! Check out art work, sculptures, collages and more!
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Summer Vacation!!! Usually those words evoke a picture of sun, fun, and relaxation. Well I have the sun and the fun, but relaxing? I would NOT call my summer this year relaxing. You see, I have …
Our first project this year has been a very progressive, multi step, multi media project that has really evolved as we created! Our first p...
Today I have a super fun roundup for you--25 AMAZINGLY cool crafts that you can make with your Hot glue gun! And I am not talking about felt flowers and gluing stuff together--I'm talking HOT GLUE as the star of the show! Making designs, jewelry, art! f you don't have a glue gun go BUY ONE. RIGHT NOW!
Ready for some more symmetry drawing? Use these worksheets with grids for your students to practice on. This exercise is perfect for evolving the visual perception of different objects and for practicing the graphic skills.That pack includes 5 PDF pages with symmetry pattern.If you like this set, I ...
Animal Dot Art printables are fantastic tools for enhancing your childs fine motor skills and creativity. By connecting dots to form animal shapes, kids not only learn to recognize different animals but also improve their hand-eye coordination..
I'm so excited to share with you my newest TPT product! I'll be teaching a human body class this upcoming semester at our local co-op. I needed a human body project for kids in my class that will allow them to organize and store the information we learn. I came up with this file folder
In this tutorial, you will learn 5 different effects that you can apply to your hand lettering. These hand lettering effects look fantastic and everyone can create them. Just follow the step-by-step instructions. Renee did an amazing job with this tutorial and she will be teaching you 5 different hand…
Create James Rizzi art with your students using watercolors and oil pastel. Teach detail and expression to your children's work of art with watercolor faces
Our first project this year has been a very progressive, multi step, multi media project that has really evolved as we created! Our first project when we got back from hurricane Harvery was to release some stress with scribbling to music.... Students spread out on the floor and scribbled to the sound of fast and slow music by “The Piano Guys” they love these songs because they recognize them from the radio but it’s all instrumental. The students were instructed to use large arm motions that cross over the body. Any motion that crosses from the right side of the body to the left or vise versa uses both hemispheres of the brain since each side controls one side of the body. It is very relaxing and the kids LOVED it!!!!!! The next class kids painted over thier scribbles with water colors, tempera paint, and India ink. They explored the way different paint resists or does not resist the crayon. You can follow me on instagram for more photos "Natty241" And my facebook page "Mrs. Waggenspack's Art Room" They were allowed to use their hands at the end. We try to use all 5 senses for a while brain experience. We talked about abstract art, Kinetic art, And the experience of art. It is a process and not just a product that we create in art. After each experience we gathered on the floor and talked about how they felt in one word. Students said, “Free, alive, happy, exhilarating, dancing, creative, like a real artist, quiet, excited, open,angry, peaceful,etc” When the paintings were finished the students tore them up into strips! They were so upset at first. When they saw the next step they were so excited. The students glued the strips on a late paper for the collage. This took three 50 minute classes. Then students traced the eyes and nose of the animal they wanted and outlines the eyes, nose, and beaks with India ink. ( pictures at the bottom of blog) this is the resin I use. I paint it on with a brush. This resin must be mixed one to one ratio and it is toxic so you must wear a mask. Do NOT let the children use it. You have to do it for them if you want the ultra shiney eyes effect! Wear a mask and use gloves! You can sprinkle glitter in it too for extra FUN!!! Then they glued the eyes and nose on the collage. The next step was to embellish the face and add details. We used India ink and fan brushes to make fur and feathers. When the entire face was finished I added resin to the eyes to make them shine These are how the eyes and noses look before they cut them out. We used the fan brush for making fur. These are the travers they could use for eyes, noses and beaks
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