Project Title: Origami Frogs, also see our translation 折紙青蛙 Description: Create diverse, paper origami frogs.Frogs are a symbol of perseverance. They wait patiently for flies Project Ideas: perseverance, patience, naturalistic, recycling Author: Alysia Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary grades 1-5 Historical Art Examples or References: Photos of different frogs in their habitats …
Project Title: Clay Animals and Dr. Seuss. Also, see our translation 黏土動物和 Dr. Seuss Description: Use Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who to talk about appreciation for small animals and the role that they play in our ecosystem. A great introduction to compassion for life on earth. Project Ideas: compassion, empathy, literacy, …
Bookmaking and Paper making Books from ASI Library Project Title: Old MacDonald Description: Book Making Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Materials: Pre-folded paper book, crayons, and old MacDonald video. Anticipatory Set: Watching the video, “Old MacDonald had a Farm.” Demo/Directions: Make your own book: To prepare this project, I made …
Project Title: Leaf Printing Description: Printmaking with autumn leaves. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: Autumn Materials: Large construction paper, washable ink, leaves collected from outside, ink rollers, and plastic board to roll ink on. Demo/Directions: Give each student one large piece of construction paper. If time permits, take the …
Project Title: Decorated Heart Envelope. Also, see our translation 愛心信封 Description: (major concepts covered by the lessons) Message written inside heart envelope set in certain writing style, along with graphic design elements to decorate the heart. Design themes for love, nature, landscapes, seasonal, or a favorite character, an expression of empathy.Applied concept of love …
Description: God’s Eyes are created in certain cultures as gifts to children coming of age, or for another’s home. Although meanings differ from culture to culture, God’s Eyes generally symbolize an understanding of the unknown, helping us respect differences. Project Ideas: respecting differences, multicultural, intrapersonal Author: Lesson plan – Judith Vasquez Grade level …
Project Title: Recycled Musical Instruments Description: Use recycled materials such as plastic containers to make instruments. Author: Mary Hager Grade level or Target Age Range: Preschool Vocabulary: band, music, individuality, uniqueness, rhythm, sound Materials: Recycled containers, such as plastic soda bottles, coffee to-go cups and lids, plastic containers, small cardboard …
Interactive and Educational Art Made with Recyclables Through the grant made possible by the Rudolf Steiner Foundation, ASI has created curriculum and implemented art workshops that celebrate Indian culture through the universal language of music and also encourage a greater understanding of environmental issues by working with recyclables. ASI has created art …
