6th Graders did a really nice job on this project. We started off by learning a lot about the artist Roy Lichtenstein. We watched this video and read through this handout. Using iPads and computers students worked on editing their photo to make it in a comic book style. They drew from the image they created. I had to stress to them to draw what they were seeing and not what they thought it should look like. After seeing Lichtenstein's work, students set to work using only primary color markers (and black). They were to fill in some areas solid, and use Lichtenstein's dots in other areas. I had two very different types of students with this project; one group were the students who totally embraced the idea of using interesting colors on their face, and the other who were so self conscious about it they would work with their drawing on their lap so no one could see it. Even in this day in age, you know of the "selfie," many students were just so embarrassed to do this project. It was not because of the colors, but the idea of the self portrait. Do any of you struggle with your older students at the idea of a self portrait? How do you go about problem solving it?
The paintings, architectural designs and graphic arts works of Austrian born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser are wonderful inspiration for a fantasy styled landscape lesson. My 7th grade student…
My quest this year was to create a more organised environment in my classroom. A space that allowed for natural expression through various forms of play as well as a space that was organised and wa…
The paintings, architectural designs and graphic arts works of Austrian born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser are wonderful inspiration for a fantasy styled landscape lesson. My 7th grade student…
The paintings, architectural designs and graphic arts works of Austrian born artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser are wonderful inspiration for a fantasy styled landscape lesson. My 7th grade student…
The kids will have so much fun with this fish threading activity! It's a great way to work on hand-eye coordination with a fine motor craft!
I first came across these brightly colored handprints on Instagram. @summitartists posted her results and they were just so eye-catching, I had to try them! My first graders loved the little video …
This Kandinsky process art project is a wonderful way to practice colors and sounds. Introduce cutting, and improve fine motor skills.
Use these fantastic finger gym ideas for your reception class to set up fine motor skills activities every week! Your children will love them and they’ll develop their fine motor skills as they play. 60+ finger gym ideas for reception class Need fine motor skills activities for your eyfs class? Here are over sixty hands-on […]
Construction themed activities and centers inspiration is HERE! Get out your planner, and let’s plan a ton of fun and engaging construction-themed activities your little learners (Preschool, Pre-k, and kindergarten)...
Helpful resources for teaching young artists about the techniques and popular works of famous artists throughout history
I had so much fun introducing Rex Ray to my students. His flowing geometric artworks were a lesson in balance of shape and color. Students painted their own papers and used wood paper along with pr…
Materials As much as possible I try to use recyclable materials for construction art lessons. I source these from Recreate or ask the children to bring things in from home. Recyclable materials Bottles Caps Cardboard boxes (cereal/shoeboxes etc.) Wrapping paper Scrap paper Containers (yoghurt pots/egg cartons) Other materials Tin foil Scissors Foam sheets Stickers Crepe paper Pipe
Kids make the coolest sculptures from rolled paper.
Follow along with this easy painting lesson for kids as they learn about the element of value in this tints & shades painting lesson.
Free printable cutting practice set - scissor skills cutting activities for pre-k and kindergarten - in an easy to download PDF
Keith Haring Sculptures Term 4 2019
Kids color and cut out a spiral snake, exercising their fine motor skills on this prekindergarten arts and crafts and coloring worksheet.
If you're looking for a fast project, here's a keeper- only markers and they always come out really fun! Students looked at the work by Dutc...
Second graders created portraits with pipe cleaners. They twisted and bent the cleaners into a variety of unique personalities. :)
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Learn how to incorporate this easy and engaging fine-motor activity into your classroom routines and grab a freebie.
Threading and sewing buttons is a great way to strengthen fine motor muscles! Try it with these plastic canvases and lacing strings.
Teaching your preschooler about shapes? Try this fun, hands-on geometry activity by building shapes with playdoh!
