Miss Ashlyn and I introduced dream catchers to our students. I was surprised that most of the kids were unfamiliar with them, so we took it back to the origin of dreamcatchers and how they were designed to function. Then, we talked about how dreamcatchers are used today by modern …
At Fishtown Recreation Center, the children were finding many caterpillars outside around the jungle-gym, so they were very excited to paint caterpillars, and share all of their knowledge during the lesson plan. Their teachers and counselors previously discussed metamorphosis with them and so this arts craft was a great reinforcement. …
At Samuel Playground, the group Miss Ashlyn and I see are only boys, because the girls have a Girl Scout program. With that being said, a few of the older boys are easily disinterested in art projects because they are spending a lot of time in the pool, and …
After a few projects with color on paper, and paint on paper, Miss Ashlyn and I introduced a new material. Using tinfoil, permanent marker, stickers, construction paper, and glitter glue, both the little and big kids made stained glass windows! We gave a little bit of guidance by showing images …
Miss Ashlyn and I started with a short exercise to engage the older group (7 to 12 yrs old)! We asked them to open up the palm of their hands, and tell us what colors they saw. Their responses were “Tan, beige, and brown”. Then, we explained that if one …
We all have a dream house, but do you remember what your dream house was as a child? I do. I wanted a pool to keep my pet dolphins in, and a barn for my horses. I wanted a ball-pit, and a waterslide for steps- so my parents let me …
We definitely argue YES! But you don’t have to take my word, take a look at this student work! Chalk is arguably as old as dirt. However, despite the fact that its thousands of years old, chalk has owned it’s right as a medium for many fine artists, especially in California. …
My name is Rebecca and I am one of the teachers this summer for Art Sphere, Inc.! At Fishtown Recreation Center and Samuel Playground, the children participated in – many – fun art projects. The projects allowed them to explore their individuality and bond with their fellow classmates. So far, …
