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Tic- Tac-Toe Clay

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In this activity, you will start by helping students understand what clay is and the history behind tic-tac-toe. Then show students the different Tic-Tac-Toe clay boards so students will get an idea of what kind of things they can do. Give students a section of clay. Have them put their clay on a tag board and knead their clay. Have the students wedge, pinch, coil, slab, and score to get their clay the way they want. After making their base, have the students make 5 pieces of two different objects that relate to one's culture, tradition, place, or emotion. After making their pieces, have them paint their board with tempera paint. Once students have finished painting their board and pieces, have them put a clear coat over their project to seal it. After students are done with their project, have them write three sentences on the context of their board relating to their culture, tradition, place, or emotion. Extended activity:  To extend this activity, you could have students present...
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Print Making lizard

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In this activity, have the students listen to the story "The Mixed-Up Chameleon" by Eric Carle. Afterward, explain to the students what printmaking is and its importance. Once the lesson is done, inform the students that they will be doing printmaking. Students will use a gel plate, roller, paint, and different design tools. Each student will pick a color, apply the paint to the gel plate, roll the paint over the plate, and then create a design either by laying down a stencil or creating their own pattern. Next, they will place a white sheet of paper over the plate, roll the paper to transfer the design, and then lift the paper off. Students can make any design they want and as many prints as they need. The goal is to ensure there is enough printed paper to create a chameleon with 10 pieces. Students will trace the chameleon pieces onto the printed paper, cut them out, and then glue them together to form the chameleon.  In extended activity, students can write a short story o...
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Paper Weaving

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In this activity, give students an overview of the importance of weaving and its connection to paper weaving. Then, have students listen to the book "Wild Rose's Weaving" by Ginger Churchill. During the overview, ask students to write down 3-4 facts about weaving. After they have learned about weaving, they will begin the paper weaving process. Students will start by picking two sheets of construction paper: one for the background and one for the main piece to weave. They will then choose three different colors and cut three strips from each color. Next, students will measure out 1 inch from the top of the paper as a stopping point for cutting, and then draw 1-inch lines going up and down the paper. They will cut along these lines up to the stopping point and label the strips 1, 2, 1, 2, etc. After labeling, students will lift all the strips labeled '1' and slide a strip of colored paper underneath, then glue it down. They will then lift all the strips labeled ...
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Changing Leaves

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In this activity, have students listen to the book, "Summer Green to Autumn Gold: Uncovering Leaves' Hidden Colors," by Mia Posada. This will help them better understand how leaves change through the seasons. After reviewing the story, explain to students the different types of leaves that change color and make connections to real life to give them a better understanding of the topic Next, give each student a white sheet of paper and have them get out their brown crayon. Provide paints for them to use. Students will draw their hand and arm on the paper to look like a tree with branches. Once they are done, they will color in the hand and arm with the brown crayon to create the tree trunk and branches. They will then draw two little half circles at the bottom of the paper to represent piles of leaves. Using their fingers, students will dip them in paint and make fingerprints on the tree to represent leaves, using orange, red, and yellow paint. They will also add some falli...
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Color/Emotion Monster

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For this activity, have students listen to the book "The Color Monster" by Anna Llenas. This will introduce them to different emotions and help them understand the variety of feelings they may encounter. After listening to the story, inform students that they will be creating their own monster and assigning it an emotion. Before they begin, ask each student to come up with four characteristics their monster must have. For example, "My monster has to have a gumdrop shape, sharp teeth, Christmas colors, and it has to be fluffy." Once the students have their four characteristics, have them write these down on a piece of paper and pass it to the person on their left. The partner will then create a rough draft of the monster based on the given characteristics. After completing the rough draft, students will draw their monster on a large piece of paper using at least three different elements such as crayons, tissue paper, markers, colored pencils, etc. Next, students will...
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Hidden Safari

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  In this activity, students will create glasses using ruby red lenses, following a step-by-step PowerPoint guide. These glasses will help students see hidden animals. Start by showing students different animals found on a safari and have them each pick one. Students should focus on drawing the shape of the animal rather than its details. For example, if they choose a tiger, they should focus on its outline and form. After choosing their animal, students will practice drawing it upside down. Once they have practiced, they will draw the animal lightly on a white sheet of paper with a blue colored pencil so that the animal will be hidden. After drawing the animal, students will create patterns using warm colors like red, orange, and yellow, covering the whole paper to hide their animal. When the drawing is complete, students will look through their ruby red lenses to see if they can find their hidden animal. To end the activity, students will write three clues about their hidden anim...
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Van Gogh Inspired Collages

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In this activity, students will learn about Vincent van Gogh and write down three facts they have learned about him. After that, they will pick out colors that stand out to them. Using those colors, they will select tissue papers in matching shades. Students will glue the tissue papers onto a black piece of construction paper, filling the entire sheet. Next, they will select another black piece of construction paper to design their main image, such as mountains or a barn, or any image they choose. After designing their image, they will use acrylic glue to attach it to the background. Students will then use oil pastels to add details to both the background and the main image, incorporating motion and detail similar to those in Van Gogh's artwork. For an extended activity, students will connect their painting with real-life stories. They will explain why they chose those colors and images, and how these choices connect to their everyday life, allowing them to make connections between...
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