This is a tried and true lesson for my kindergartners. No matter the ability level of the student, EVERYONE's always looks so perfect and so cheerful. Merry Christmas and happy holidays, guys!
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I love Romero Britto. He is happy, he is fun, he is the ideal artist to introduce my little kiddos to! In the past, I have taught a different Britto-inspired lesson to my first graders that focused on colors and patterns. But when I saw this lesson that Cassie Stephens did with her fourth graders, I knew we needed to try it out as well! (Nothing inspires more confidence in 6 and 7 year olds than telling them that they can draw like 4th graders! That is the ultimate compliment I have discovered. :) ) Students worked on drawing their faces. Correct placement and proportion were introduced, but won't be a main focus until later grades. After they drew themselves, students added patterns to their drawings that reflect their own personal likes and interests. To create thick, bold, black outlines, students used Chisel-Tipped Sharpies. They were also given the chance to demonstrate their neatest coloring with crayons and markers. On a related note, the patterns on the large mural I have been painting by the gym are also inspired by Romero Britto. Did I mention that I love him? Honestly, his art is perfect for this primary level! All of the patterns are painted, and the silhouettes of the kids are slowly being added. When this project is complete, I will add more pictures! Peppermint is one of the defining smells of the season! We added some peppermint extract to tempera paint and had a very jolly time in ACCESS last week! We had white, red, and green paints to choose from, and they all smelled fantastic! At Wilson Creek, students swirled the colors around on a large cardboard circle to create a peppermint candy. My Anna McDonald students used rulers to divide up their circles and painted the colors in a pattern. We completed the candy painting by wrapping plastic wrap around the cardboard. To make them even more festive, Mrs. Christensen gave us ribbon to tie on the ends. :) The one drawback to painting with the peppermint extract is that while it smells delightful while you are painting, the scent is almost completely gone once it dries.
This was so easy and so fun. Students used scrap pieces of cardboard and some yarn to wrap colorful ornaments. Most of the yarn was secured with masking tape (which is hidden in the end) and a very minimal amount of hot glue was used. Sometimes my daughter, Anna, tries out new projects with me. She used some of her own beads and do-dads to complete this. Seriously, this is easy enough for preschoolers, but fun enough for older kids as well!
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AuthorI am a K - 5th grade art teacher at Wilson Creek Elementary and Anna McDonald School in Manhattan, IL. I am also a mother of two little girls (who share my love of art)! Archives
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