Description: Create paper Chinese lanterns. Discuss usage of Chinese lanterns in celebrations around the world. Explore meaning and historical significance behind decorative ornaments. Author: Alysia Grade level or Target Age Range: Elementary grades 1-5 Historical Art Examples or References: Photos of Chinese lanterns during traditional celebrations would be useful here. …
“Toad and Frog are Friends” a Story and pictures by Arnold Lobel Origami Frogs and Lily Pads Ranger Rick and Fish stencil paintings Origami Kite Pattern Rubbings Tiny books paper folding with drawing and writing Egyptian art with alligators Quilts paper boxes 2-D and 3-D houses Graph paper floor plans …
Lesson Plans Grade 1 Lesson Plans – Heart Health (PDF) – From how the heart works to how to keep it healthy, this wonderful resource has a lesson plan for everything. There are plenty of fun activities for class, snack time, and even for home. Grade 2 Heart Lesson Package (PDF) …
A short movie showing students making art at Towey Recreation Center January 2018. https://artsphere.flywheelsites.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/Towey-Movie.mov
ASI Preschool students use Free Presidents’ day Art project Template to make a portrait of the president. They cut the paper out on the bold line and then draw the face and color with crayons. They color the back of the beard and cut sections of beard on dotted line. They curl …
Lesson Students create a dynamic sculpture Recommended Ages Preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References Images of birds Vocabulary Sculpture: a form of art that is in a two- or three- dimensional form by carving, casting, or other shaping techniques Dynamic: change in an image when something new …
Lesson Students create miniature kites using popsicle sticks and learn about complementary colors. Recommended Ages Preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References Images of kites and complementary colors Vocabulary Symmetry: two sides of an image that look the same Complementary colors: pairs of colors that contrast each other …
Project Title: Dutch Windmill with Popsicle Sticks Description: Students create a windmill out of construction paper and popsicle sticks Author: Francesca Grade level or Target Age Range: preschool to middle school Historical Art Examples or References: Images of dutch windmills and facts about windpower Vocabulary: alternative energy Materials: glue, scissors, construction paper, Popsicle …
