In art classes at Northern Liberties Recreation Center, students learned their Chinese Calendar animal using their birth year. They made layered crayon rubbings of all the different textures they could find in the classroom to decorate the bodies of their snakes with scales and patterns. Using tape, they made the heads of …
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 …
This is a innovative way for teachers to get to know and engage students in literacy through art projects. This unconventional way of portraying oneself gives students an opportunity to reflect on who they are and introduce themselves to their teachers and peers. These projects provide opportunities to share vulnerabilities, …
The last step is to enjoy what you have worked for. Reward yourself after reaching goals. Typically, people travel and take vacations after retiring, but you don’t have to wait until then. Take the time to look at what you have accomplished. Your Destination: Take a vacation, now it’s time …
Your Destination: Advertising provides an image of a service or product for consumers to buy. Read the fine print. Advertisements are meant to make you want something, but just remember, would you have bought it before seeing the ad? Travel Kit: Do the research and make sure you are getting …
