Materials: Paint sticks, pencils and larger rolls of paper, butcher paper, tape Directions: 1. Brainstorm with students a common word for the mural, such as the name of the school or recreation center, a theme studied or a short inspiring message. 2. Select a small group of students (or teacher) …
Materials: Ball point pen and paper 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 on the bottoms of sneakers. 2. Have students invent their own 5 patterns. These …
Materials: scissors, glue, and different types of paper tissue paper, construction paper, magazines, newspaper, fabric scraps, and even older discarded art projects) Directions: 1. Define what is a collage (art made by sticking various things together) and what is abstract art (art that uses form, shapes, colors, and textures that …
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 …
Your Destination: Saving money is excellent, but there is no point in putting all your money into a savings account or hiding it under the mattress. You want to make a portion of your money works for you. You will want to not only save but also grow your money …
Your Destination: You work hard, so it’s time to reward yourself! It often pays to wait for a sale, when you might be able to purchase that product at a much lower price. You can also buy a similar product or non-brand product with the same purpose to save money. …
