Clay Mice and Mice and Beans and City Mouse and Country Mouse Children’s Story

Preschool Literacy through Art  Clay and Paper Projects Materials: Model Magic, Construction Paper, Scissors, Glue, Markers Directions: Students listen to the story “Mice and Beans” by Pam Munoz Ryan Students start by making a round ball of clay and then forming it into a small pinch pot. Students turn the …

ASI Theatre, Art and Literacy Lessons For Preschool Age Youth

ASI Theatre and Story telling Program Projects Weeks 1-6: Getting to Know You Objective: Students will feel comfortable in a new environment, realizing that theatre class is a place where they can make new friends while learning how to sing, dance, and act. Hands-on art projects will help students take …

ASI Architecture Program Art Projects

ASI Architecture Program Projects Spring 2018 Reference Books: The Picture History of Great Buildings by William Clements and If I Built a House by Chris Van Dusen Materials: White Glue, glue sticks, oak tag, scissors, markers, paint markers handouts, foam core Architectural terms: http://architecturaltrust.org/outreach/education/glossary-of-architectural-terms/ 1) Review: history of Architecture and …

Autumn comes to Life!

Project Title: Bringing Autumn to Life! Descriptions: Students use leaf rubbings to make fish Grade level or Targeted Age Range: Preschool to early elementary Historical Art Examples or References: Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister Vocabulary: circle, oval, triangle Materials: thin paper, leaves, crayons Anticipatory set: Read Rainbow Fish by Marcus …

The School of Fish!

storyofrainstoryofrain Project Title: 3D Fish Descriptions: Students create a 3D Fish using crayons and stuffing it with paper Author: Liza Grade Level or Target Age Range: Preschool to early elementary Historical Art Examples or References: N/A Vocabulary: Scales, fish, circle Materials: stapler, staples, paper, crayons Anticipatory set: Read the story …

The Hungry Caterpillar

Project Title: The Hungry Caterpillar Description: Read the Hungry Caterpillar and have the children create their own beautiful butterfly out of fabric. Author: Liza Grade level or Targeted Age Range: Preschool to early elementary Historical Art Examples or References: N/A Vocabulary: cocoon, symmetry, nibble, caterpillar, butterfly, moon Materials: Large paper, …

Barkin’ Puppies

Project Title: Paper Bag Puppies Description: Students made paper bag puppies using paper bags Author: Liza Grade level or Targeted Age Range:  Preschool to Kindergarten Historical Art Examples or References: N/A Vocabulary: Survive, circle, oval Materials: paper bag, glue, construction paper, google eyes,  three pom poms, scissors Anticipatory Set: Discuss what …