Art Lesson Mixed Media Exploration
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This art exploration activity is perfect for the first week of school or the beginning of an art unit. It introduces students to the elements of art and the
This art exploration activity is perfect for the first week of school or the beginning of an art unit. It introduces students to the elements of art and the concept of mixed-media while giving teachers the opportunity to observe students fine-motor and social skills.For this lesson, students rotate through four or more art media centers to create two compositions with no required outcome. Because there is no specific subject matter goal, students are able to explore freely with art tools and materials.Through exploration with crayons, stencils, colored pencils, construction paper collage, watercolor paints, or other chosen media, students gather basic information about the possibilities and limitations of each specific media used in the activity. GET THE BUNDLE Mixed Media Exploration is bundled with four other lessons in Start With Art This lesson includes the following:- list of art concepts and skills addressed- national visual arts standards information - a list of materials needed- targeted art and related vocabulary- suggestion for related read aloud by Peter Reynolds- detailed steps for introducing the lesson- tips for setting up the centers and doing the rotations- directions for art-making- ideas for extending or varying the lesson- ideas for looking at and discussing student art- suggestions for writing extensions Also included: - a page of tips for station materials and kid-watching- a page of student work samples for reference- an art reflection worksheet with self-assessment / art analysis prompts This comprehensive art lesson is designed to teach art appreciation, artist behavior, and art analysis. National Core Visual Arts Standards are listed at the beginning of the lesson. Listed grade levels are suggestions only; any of these lessons can be simplified or made more complex to work for any elementary grade.For more art-making:Art Task Cards -- for early finishers or art centers •••••I am a retired elementary classroom teacher, a former art teacher, an artist and a writer. I have a Multiple Subjects credential, a Single Subject credential for Art and English, LDS/ESL certification, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Mathematics focus, and Montessori certification. I have worked with all elementary grades, and with special groups including ELL, GATE, and At-Risk students. Creating Art With Kids and Share2Learn lessons and resources are designed to foster student creativity, choice, and independence, and to encourage authentic art-making. Consideration is given to developmental appropriateness, differentiation possibilities, and teacher individuality. For this reason, directions are general, expectations are open-ended, and clip art on student pages is kept to a minimum. •••••Terms of Use:Permission is granted to copy for single classroom use only, including homeschool classrooms, for use with classroom students. Additional licenses may be purchased for a reduced price. Electronic distribution is limited to single classroom use. Public and/or online display are not authorized; this resource may not be posted on district or classroom websites, or on any teaching resource websites, without permission of the author. Please do not give away my work. •••••Connect With Me:Creating Art With Kids Facebook Group Pinterest: Renee GoularteBlog: Creating Art With Kids•••••Enjoy!
This art exploration activity is perfect for the first week of school or the beginning of an art unit. It introduces students to the elements of art and the concept of mixed-media while giving teachers the opportunity to observe students fine-motor and social skills.For this lesson, students rotate through four or more art media centers to create two compositions with no required outcome. Because there is no specific subject matter goal, students are able to explore freely with art tools and materials.Through exploration with crayons, stencils, colored pencils, construction paper collage, watercolor paints, or other chosen media, students gather basic information about the possibilities and limitations of each specific media used in the activity. GET THE BUNDLE Mixed Media Exploration is bundled with four other lessons in Start With Art This lesson includes the following:- list of art concepts and skills addressed- national visual arts standards information - a list of materials needed- targeted art and related vocabulary- suggestion for related read aloud by Peter Reynolds- detailed steps for introducing the lesson- tips for setting up the centers and doing the rotations- directions for art-making- ideas for extending or varying the lesson- ideas for looking at and discussing student art- suggestions for writing extensions Also included: - a page of tips for station materials and kid-watching- a page of student work samples for reference- an art reflection worksheet with self-assessment / art analysis prompts This comprehensive art lesson is designed to teach art appreciation, artist behavior, and art analysis. National Core Visual Arts Standards are listed at the beginning of the lesson. Listed grade levels are suggestions only; any of these lessons can be simplified or made more complex to work for any elementary grade.For more art-making:Art Task Cards -- for early finishers or art centers •••••I am a retired elementary classroom teacher, a former art teacher, an artist and a writer. I have a Multiple Subjects credential, a Single Subject credential for Art and English, LDS/ESL certification, a Master’s Degree in Elementary Education with a Mathematics focus, and Montessori certification. I have worked with all elementary grades, and with special groups including ELL, GATE, and At-Risk students. Creating Art With Kids and Share2Learn lessons and resources are designed to foster student creativity, choice, and independence, and to encourage authentic art-making. Consideration is given to developmental appropriateness, differentiation possibilities, and teacher individuality. For this reason, directions are general, expectations are open-ended, and clip art on student pages is kept to a minimum. •••••Terms of Use:Permission is granted to copy for single classroom use only, including homeschool classrooms, for use with classroom students. Additional licenses may be purchased for a reduced price. Electronic distribution is limited to single classroom use. Public and/or online display are not authorized; this resource may not be posted on district or classroom websites, or on any teaching resource websites, without permission of the author. Please do not give away my work. •••••Connect With Me:Creating Art With Kids Facebook Group Pinterest: Renee GoularteBlog: Creating Art With Kids•••••Enjoy!
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This art exploration activity is perfect for the first week of school or the beginning of an art unit. It introduces students to the elements of art
Art Lesson Mixed Media Exploration
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