Description: Collective creation of an original constellation representing the John Heinz Wildlife Refuge and made through individual stars. A Great way to introduce respecting differences. Different cultures have different stories for constellation images because everyone sees things differently. Project Ideas: respecting difference, literacy, technology Objectives/discussion: 1. The science of stars—stellar spectrum/star …
Let’s Have a Luau! Project Title: Hawaiian themed art projects Description: leis and parrot puppets Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: lei, luau, Hawaii, hula Materials: For leis: string, cutouts of paper flowers with holes in the middle and small cut pieces of plastic straws. …
Project Title: Paper Bag Tree, also see our translation 紙袋樹 Description: Teaching kids about the beauty, wisdom, and importance of trees. Perfect for the official change to spring. A great way to tie in the idea of time management. Trees lose their leaves in fall to prepare for winter. Project Ideas: …
Lesson: Create art projects that start with the letter V Recommended Ages: Preschool Vocabulary Letter V: a letter in the alphabet Volcano: an opening in the Earth’s crust with lava inside Violin: stringed musical instrument Materials: Violin, Construction paper, String, Liquid, Water colors, Paint brushes, Single hole punch, Volcano, Construction paper, Glue, Cotton balls Directions Violin 1. Begin by cutting …
Description: Students create bird’s nests out of recycled and nontraditional materials. A great way to talk about courage. Baby birds need courage to fly for the first. Project Ideas:courage, nontraditional materials, naturalistic Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: spring, insects, birds, nests Materials: For bird’s nest: …
Project Title: Q is for Quilt Description: paper quilt making. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: quilt, working on the letter Q Materials: Large construction paper, crayons, geometric shapes cut out of colorful paper, glue, real quilted blanket, and the book, The Quilt Story by Tony Johnston and Tomie dePaola. Anticipatory Set: …
Project Title: Origami Frogs Description: Teach students about frogs and their habitats. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: frogs, origami. Materials: Large construction paper (white), regular construction paper (green, pink, yellow), crayons, scissors, paper flies, and frog sound videos. Anticipatory set: Fun facts about frogs! We started by discussing the life …
Project Title: Chinese Lanterns, also see our translation 中國燈籠 Description: Create paper Chinese lanterns. Discuss usage of Chinese lanterns in celebrations around the world. Explore meaning and historical significance behind decorative ornaments. How different cultures show compassion through symbolism Project Ideas: compassion, multicultural, interpersonal Author: Alysia Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary grades …
