Third through fifth graders watched a Power point showing a variety of fascinating ocean creatures. We talked about the food chain/web and how there are predators and prey, producers, etc. Students then played a game where they worked with their table team to sort photos of sea creatures putting them into a chain (or sometimes a food web). This was a great way to get students up and moving and using cooperative group skills while problem solving. The following week, I showed a variety of actual coral, seahorses, starfish and colorful carved and painted fish and we talked about how coral has texture. Finally, we discussed focal point, contrast, dimension (size relationships) and using color in drawing and coloring our underwater ocean art. Week three, I read Who Eats What by Patricia Lauber, a delightful book about food chains and webs. Then students added more creatures to their own ocean food chain and painted the water.
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This kindy lesson began with reading Rainbow Fish by Marcus Pfister. Next we talked about the importance of sharing and treating others kindly even if they aren't our best friend. This book is an excellent kick off to a deeper lesson on showing kindness to others and accepting others who might be different. (Week two I read Rainbow Fish and the Big Blue Whale and others from the series). I invited the students to also include other ocean friends for Rainbow Fish. They colored their fish in rainbow colors, painted the ocean in whatever wild whimsical colors they wanted, then added cut paper seaweed and a touch of glitter for the silver scale if they wanted it (most did). I loved the finger prints in the water and other carefree touches. To kick off the new year, all my students were introduced to the mischievous, sneaky creatures called Mischievians based on a book by William Joyce. This story is a delightful, silly book showing how these little monsters can create mayhem in our lives like stealing our homework or hiding the remote. What a fun way to get creative minds working. They came up with their own ideas such as a Game Glitcher, The Tickler, or the Tooth Stealer. In addition, we discussed rules and procedures, then played a fun get-to-know-you game to build a sense of community in each upper el class.
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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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