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Can You Draw What Isn't There? Discover a captivating art lesson designed to ignite creativity in your art room! With our Negative Space Chair project, teaching the fundamentals of negative space becomes a breeze. Watch as middle school and high school students dive into the intriguing concept of drawing by focusing on what surrounds an object, adding their unique twist with patterns and colors. Perfect for Art Sub Plans! NEWLY UPDATED Now featuring 12 additional reference images and an exciting student-centered video tutorial! Is your art curriculum missing a key piece? Mastering Negative Space isn't just about drawing—it's about honing observational skills that set the stage for exceptional artwork. Perfect for all skill levels: Whether your middle or high school students are beginners or seasoned artists, this cost-effective lesson serves as an essential building block, paving the way for more advanced techniques like life drawing. Are you ready to make a big impact without breaking the bank? This drawing lesson is perfect for art teachers working within tight budgets or limited supplies. It's a versatile addition to any art curriculum, seamlessly complementing existing coursework and preparing students for further exploration. TECH NOTE: Don't forget to make a copy of the Google tutorial file links for seamless sharing within your district's server area. Lesson is meant to follow Negative Space Stool Worksheet - found HERE Items Included in the Negative Space Chair Lesson: Project Overview Project Overview Teacher Video Tutorial 18-pages - Chair/Rocking Chair/Plant Reference Photos ½ Page Rubric for Chair Project (without directions) Full Page Project Directions and Rubric “All-in-One” Sheet Additional Chair/Rocking Chair Project Directions TWO Student Video Tutorials (diamond back chair and ladder back chair) – great for homebound students, as a homework assignment, early finishers, extra credit, additional practice) Short video of student work (link above) Supply List: Construction paper – various colors for students to choose from Pencils Rulers Colored Pencils Markers Sharpie Pens Ballpoint Pens Please go to mrstfoxresources.com and subscribe to my Sunday newsletter, "The Weekly Fabulousness" for teacher freebies and much more! There are hundreds of examples of student work on both my Instagram @mrstfoxresources and my Pinterest MrsTFox Resources - be sure and check it out! MrsTFox Resources is now on YouTube! Check out the free content and classroom resources :D Don't forget to leave a review on this (or any) resource by logging into your TpT account - TpT is now giving credits toward future purchases for teacher feedback - yay! :) All my best for a safe and productive school year, Thank you for stopping by! tiffany :)
Ready to go student check-in activities to find out what your students are thinking and feeling. Find the ones that work for you!
Don’t get me wrong — I love candy. And, a jolly rancher, a tootsie roll, or a starburst can work wonders in the classroom for student motivation and enthusiasm. So can pizza parties, and cupcake days, and brunch, and…I’ve had so many types of food parties I can’t even keep track! Recently, however, I’ve been […]
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