As part of our Rainforest unit, we talked about Rainforest insects and I would show a Powerpoint with various beautiful caterpillars and other odd and unusual insects. Then I read Eric Carle's The Very Hungry Caterpillar. Day One: I set out circle tracers on each table so Kindergartners could trace five circles close together on white paper. Next, Kindergartners placed their paper over "texture plates" and rubbed colorful crayons over the texture plates, using a different plate for each circle. At home you can use sand paper, burlap, lace, or other textured flat objects. Day Two: Students cut out the circles and glued them onto dark green or dark colored paper (we used glue sticks) making sure the circles touched. Then they used crayon to add legs or antennae. To complete their colorful caterpillars they glued on colored paper eyes or two google eyes and a mouth. Alternatively, you can have students paint the circles with tempera cakes or watercolors.
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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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