First, thanks to DripDripSplatterSplash at blogspot.com for this lovely image of a monster! Start with an easy and exciting "texture" treasure hunt. Hand your child or student a paper bag and send them on a hunt for magazines, newspaper, hair ties, buttons, paper clips, yarn or ribbon, corks, anything they can find to use to create a collage they will cut and/or glue onto a page. Next, provide scissors, Elmer's glue and colorful paper they can use to cut up big shapes to start with. Ask them to create a "shape monster" with difference shapes using the colorful papers, magazine paper, or even strips of paper folded into legs and arms. The more "texture" added, the better! Texture adds interest but what is texture? It's the way something feels - rough, bumpy, smooth, slimy. This monster then can be glued onto a page from a magazine or newspaper, or part of a cereal box. Remind them to add details such as eyes, horns, nails, tails, claws, spots, etc. using the found objects. (Note: Something like corks or 3D items may require a hot glue gun but I would supervise this IF you have one). In the fall, this treasure hunt coule be for leaves, acorns, grass or things from nature. During the holidays, use wrapping paper or old cards. Older children can paint their papers. The sky is the limit! Have fun!
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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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