Gratitude Trees at Hancock This lesson was created to let the students reflect on what they are grateful for, through art. Psychology studies show that focusing on gratitude helps people get greater perspective from their troubles so that they can be happier, healthier, and build stronger relationships. Many of our art projects …
Materials: Paint sticks, pencils and larger rolls of paper, butcher paper, tape Image via PxHere, CC0 1.0 Image via PxHere, CC0 1.0 Image via PxHere, CC0 1.0 Directions: 1. Brainstorm with students a common word for the mural, such as the name of the school or recreation center, a theme …
Materials: Ball point pen and paper Image by HOEeee via Pixabay (cropped) Image by Alan Levine via PxHere, CC0 2.0 Directions: 1. Observe patterns or simple shapes around you, such as in the classroom where the student may see patterns on clothing, wood grain on desks, ceiling paneling and even …
Materials: scissors, glue, and different types of paper tissue paper, construction paper, magazines, newspaper, fabric scraps, and even older discarded art projects) Image by Devils Apricot via Pixabay Image via PxHere, CC0 1.0 Image via PxHere, CC0 1.0 Directions: 1. Define what is a collage (art made by sticking various …
