Discovering the artistic spirit within through meditation: A section devoted to the ability of art to heal the body, mind, and spirit. Art Sphere Inc. teaches meditation thru art using yoga and meditation techniques and traditions including: consciously slowing the heart rate; controlled breathing; concentration projects like stringing beads; focusing on …
Materials: Paper, pencils, card and envelope templates and xeroxes, glue, scissors, markers, rubber stamps, double-sided tape, double-sided foam, tape, scrapbooking paper crafts, card greetings and quotes Directions: Basic Blank Card: Fold 8 ½” x 11″ paper in half from top to bottom so it will measure 8 ½” x 5 ½”. …
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: …
