DirectionsCreate engaging puzzles on just about any topic. Punch out the pieces from the bulletin board set or cut a poster or learning chart into the number of desired pieces. To make the U.S. Map Puzzle more challenging, you could cut apart the individual states or make small groups of states. Laminate all pieces for … Read more
Bold BookcoversAccent bookcovers with stencil shapes using markers, pencils, and paints. Create themed covers to complement curriculum and learning units. Neat NameplatesPersonalize classrooms and make students stand out! Trace actual-size stencils or trace stencil shapes on paper, place on copier, and reduce 50%. Color and decorate shapes and add to folded construction paper or readymade … Read more
Art References: Sculpture: Houdon, Rodin, Duane Hanson, African and Roman portraits; Naturalistic Painting: Da Vinci, Titian, Rembrandt, Ingre, Sargent, Grant Wood;Stylized, Abstract, Mixed-Media Painting: Van Gogh, Modigliani, Picasso, Warhol, Chuck Close, Alice Neel;Caricature: Honoré Daumier, Thomas Nast, David Levine, Al Hirschfeld MaterialsFor each student:• Portrait Template (page 21)• 5 to 8 sheets copy paper• masking … Read more
Today jukeboxes can still be found in some bars, but they have almost vanished from restaurants. They are considered to be collector’s items and many a proud owner displays his prominently in the den or recreation room. Have you ever played a song on a jukebox? Where was it? What song did you? This is … Read more
Pop-Up Cards and Books Directions: Fold an 81⁄2″ x 11″ sheet of paper in half creating an 81⁄2″ x 51⁄2″ rectangle. Open the paper and in the center make two parallel cuts across the fold that are approximately 1″ in length, 11⁄2″ apart. From the back of the paper gently push out the tab and … Read more
Mini Books Directions Research a topic and write and edit the information you will share in the book. Create a storyboard to know how many pages will be needed in the book. Choose Classic Accents® to use as a book cover and template for making the book’s pages. Trace around the Classic Accents® on the … Read more
Preparation: Several days before you begin the project, allow students to choose one or more photographs from which to sketch. If you allow them to take the work home, make sure they bring it and the photos back before you introduce the lesson. Motivation: Show the class several examples of animals drawn by artists and … Read more
Bulletin Board Trimmer Bookmarks Activity for Grades 1-4 Directions: Your students will have fun making their own bookmarks to track their reading or to share as gifts. Measure and cut borders into 7.5″ lengths. Basic bookmarks Decorate the front of the border (checkerboard side) with a saying, your name, stickers, and other embellishments to personalize … Read more
How We Get to School How We Get to School Art Activity Variation: Talk about how students get to school. Which column has more? Which column has less?
Directions: Assemble the mobile according to package directions. Set aside for later use. Trace stencil figures on your choice of heavy paper. Cut out the shapes and color them on both sides. If desired, laminate at this point. Punch a hole in the top of each figure for attaching to the hanging strings. Attach the … Read more
RENDERING SHOES LessonThis lesson will increase your drawing and observation skills. It will also give you the opportunity to draw an object from several points of view. Procedure Fold a piece of white drawing paper into four sections. In each section you will draw a shoe from a different angle. Work lightly until you have … Read more
Author(s) Carol Kaplan and Sandi Becker MUSICOnce the children become familiar with the different songs for the opera, begin to explain that each song has a function and a special classification that applies to songs in all operas. Certain songs in “Three Piggy Opera” illustrate particular musical forms in opera. The children will enjoy learning … Read more
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