Monday, February 23, 2015

Symmetrical Insects


Students will learn about symmetry, observe various insect pictures, and create a symmetrical insect picture. 

Symmetry videos





Photos courtesy of Heather Neu, art teacher/colleague. 














The Crayon Box That Talked

Listen to story The Crayon Box That Talked. 

Brainstorm a list of character words that describe a kind student.  Have students make kindness crayons. 

Monday, February 9, 2015

Little Bits

Intro Video:

http://littlebits.cc/intro

How kits should look at beginning and end of class:




Make a swimming fish, shark, or dolphin:




Wednesday, February 4, 2015

Stop Motion Verbs

Use Lego Movie App on the ipad to make a stop motion video to demonstrate an action word or descriptive word.

Choose a word then use paper, pipecleaner, and various art supplies to demonstrate the word.

jumprunskiphopwalk
crawlbendswayswingshake
twistgallopleaprolltwirl
kicktip-toestampgrabpunch
pullpushwigglecatchthrow
digwaveclimbwinkclap
yawnblinkshufflecreep
marchturnrideswim
diveskatedancejog
stomp

Drawing Facial Expressions

Students will learn to draw various facial expressions.

1.  Listen to Everyone is Awesome. (Lego Theme Song)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=StTqXEQ2l-Y&list=PL_1xSV7crFiVBS6ohC2bvgr7yNegYKSr0

2.  Have students trace  Lego face pattern.  Draw different facial expressions. Paint with yellow.



3.  See how many different faces kids can come up with on the Lego faces.