Second graders at Oxbow just completed animal game cards for their "Guess the Animal" game. I laid out stacks of informational animal cards that included facts about an animal including its habitat, diet, characteristics, and classification. Each student made 8 to 10 cards drawing animals in their habitat, then glued them to a colorful paper and wrote clues about their animals.. "I have scales, I eat insects, I can curl into a ball, I live in the deserts in Mexico - What am I? (an armadillo) The best part was finding a partner to play the game with! They delighted in quizzing one another. What a fun way to engage students suffering from summer fever! Each student left with a stack of cards to take home to play with their families over the summer.
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To finish off the year our third through fifth graders learned about the intricate designs often called Zentangles. I showed them examples of Zentangled shoes and animals filled with designs to get them started. I always invite my students to chat quietly yet still focus on doing careful, quality work. As they worked, I played peaceful, soothing music to get them in the zone. This was an excellent way for them to slow down, relax, talk, and still do their best without any pressure - anyone can do Zentangles!
First and second grade students leapt at the chance to create dragon masks. Using paper plates painted with rainbow patterns, students created Chinese dragons using curled paper strips and other details. It was a joy to see them so excited as they dived into completing these delightful rainbow colored masks.
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AuthorMy name is Mrs. Krupa and I'm an elementary art teacher at Oxbow Elementary. I'm a professional harpist turned art teacher of 20 years. I'll share art lessons and ideas on these pages, what works and doesn't. Enjoy! Categories
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