draw the rules contest 1

students are told about the classroom rules and draw a picture of one or more of the rules for a prize. encourages understanding and memorization of rules. do at beginning of year and at semester for reminder.

color objects 1

students choose one color and make three objects that represent that color.

cool colors warm colors 1

students are given large grid graph paper and trace a large shape in the middle. they then choose 2 warm colors and 2 cool colors to color it in switching when a line from the shape crosses the grid.

pattern test 1

students are given random colors and shapes and asked to create a pattern with it by glueing them on a long strip. this is an active test for end of pattern lesson, no help is given.

glitter eggs 1

students color a design on pattern on an egg shape and then draw over some lines with glue for a glitter sprinkle.

salted shamrock 1

teach techniques of how to do a watercolor salting on a shamrock cutout w/ a green wash.

drug free signs 1

red ribbon week project. study street signs and use them for inspiration for drug free signs to put around school.

turkey card 1

trace foot to make turkey body. add feather, hat, face etc.

valentine animals 1

assembled - cut and glue. add decor to theme try to think of different animals you can make.

collage bunny w/ cotton tail 1

have each student cut all pieces from one interesting paper and then trade pieces with friends to get many interesting different colors. piece together to make bunny, add cotton ball tail and background to taste.

hand turkey w/ glue feathers 1

trace hand for turkey. add feather lines in fingers and cut out feather (or use real feathers if available) to put in between fingers for accent.

flip book faces 1

students make flipbook of different faces and expressions. print out shapes of head, minimum of three per child. discuss different emotions and give a list of them for students to choose from for faces. explain each face must carry different emotion. when all are done cut along lines and staple together in book.

tribal mask 1

students recieve various tribal mask of their choice. discuss areas they come from and what masks are used for. print masks on card stock and children color to their taste. cut out eyeholes and add string.

book names w/ pattern design 1

student create their own journal/ sketchbook. construction paper folded, draw name, color and add patterning around edges. add folded paper in middle, cut 3 triangles through seam, sew together.

wax resist landscape 1

discuss different types of environments - introduce concept of landscape (desert, mountain, volcano, island, beach, forest, jungle etc.) draw with pencil, go over with crayon taking care to push down hard, water color over for wax resist.