Description: Students use art to create their own “Flower Show Art Arrangements” in honor of the famous Philadelphia Flower Show and also to connect their art with news and current events. Flowers are a symbol of compassion and connect us to nature. People and plants grow together. Project Ideas: compassion, mental …
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: …
