James Rizzi sculptures

 

Check out our display case, with these James Rizzi inspired structures and modes of transportation!!! I am obesessed! The students worked in teams to create the one air piece, one ground transportation and one building. They used construction paper, tempera paint and black sharpie to create the features of the artwork and for a base they used old boxes. 

Torn paper Christmas Trees

Students in my kindergarten class read the book "Perfect Square". I then gave them a piece of light or dark green origami paper to tear and rip just like in the book. It started as a perfect spyware but turned itself into something beautiful...in this case a Christmas tree.  We added sequins, rectangle presents that we put line patterns on, and printed snowflakes in the background with the bottoms of soda bottles! The kids had so much fun with this activity!

 

 

 

 

 

Holiday Nutcracker!

Students in my class learned the story behind the nutcracker, we also watched a very short cartoon version of it as well as reading a children's book.  We used large spools for the base, but I have also done this with a paper towel roll and it works great too! I love how they look!Watch a video of how to create these out of paper towel rolls below!

 

 

Victorian Houses

 I found a great lesson (surprise, surprise) on Deep Space Sparkle that gave great instructions for guiding me through this lesson.  I think they came out pretty great! Students looked at the structure of many Victorian homes to help them with details.  

Complimentary Color Monsters

Students were read, "I need my Monster" and discussed features that monsters may have for inspiration. We then reviewed the color wheel and learned about complimentary colors.  

They chose their colors and wrapped them around cylinders I have had donated...not sure where they came from! 

Added 1,2,or 3 eyes.

Hair and arms. 

Mouths, teeth, horns, hands and claws! Can't wait to display these! 

Pout pout fish model magic

Pout pout fish sculpture project with model magic.  This was a fun lesson! Students learned about form and color mixing through the use of model magic.  We first read "The Pout Pout Fish Goes to School" and then discussed some features of the fish.  We also discussed the difference between shape and form.  When they got to their seats they were given model magic and were allowed to experiment and play for about 15 min.  I gave them some ideas on the board to try (try to make a sphere, cone, snake...etc).  We then created cone shapes together and pressed our fingers into the wide end to form the mouths.  We let them dry over night. The next day students were given liquid water colors to paint their fish, and a small amount of white model magic to create the eyes.  Then we let them dry again.  On the third day I took out the colored model magic (red, yellow and blue) We reviewed what primary colors were and how to use the color wheel to make secondary and tertiary colors.  As students gave me instructions on how to creat the new colors, "You make green by mixing yellow and blue!," I gave them pieces of the model magic to mix together.  As they gave it back to me mixed I placed it on chart paper and we formed our own color wheel.  They were so excited to do this, it was a great teaching moment! Students were then allowed to go back to their seat to create fins and details with the colored model magic, I think they came out adorable! Next time I will try to get them to make their fish a bit more round and wide.