Across our country right now many of us are experiencing something we have never experienced before. Our schools are closed for two weeks and after that is unknown. Over the next week I will be preparing lessons for remote learning/e-learning which will go live March 30th. First, I wanted to come on here and update with some ideas of how you can incorporate ART into your plans as we are asked to STAY HOME for a while. I am going to include resources from other amazing art teachers as well as some ideas I have of my own! Art is a great way to release stress, take a brain break, and be creative during these trying times. Let's begin! 1. The fabulous Cassie Stephens who has already begun sharing so many awesome ideas and lessons that can easily be created in the comfort of your own home. Side note: If you don't have the exact supplies she uses just substitute them for another supply you do have! (Example: Substitute markers for crayons/colored pencils, paint for markers...etc.) From monochromatic self portraits to creating your own sketch book, Cassie has detailed YouTube videos and instructional guides on how to create each of these lessons. Thanks, Cassie for creating so many FREE resources for us to share and enjoy! 2. The very informative website called The Art of Education. The Art of Ed has so many resources like 27 Art Activities and Lessons to try at Home that has so many creative options if you don't have traditional art supplies at home. Thank you Art of Ed for all the valuable resources that are being updated EVERY day!! 3. The last few ideas I want to share come from my own art teacherin' brain! -Start saving your toilet paper rolls (sense we seem to be going through so much) and paper towel rolls and use them to create a totem for your family! (You can learn more about totems here) All you need for this project is a toilet paper or paper towel roll and paint, markers, or crayons. -If you're not opposed to getting a little messy then paper-mache is ALWAYS an easy and fun option. You probably have all the materials you need in your pantry! Here is a great recipe and instructional on how to make paper mache out of one part flour and two parts water. You can mold anything out of paper mache including functional bowls! For this project you just need water, flour, microwave OR stovetop, newspaper OR construction paper, and a bowl, balloon or object to use as a mold. -CARDBOARD! The possibilities are endless with just a little cardboard. You can keep it as a box and turn it into a house, rocket ship, car...etc. OR you can cut it up (with adult assistance) and create a picture, a city, animals...etc. Materials needed are cardboard, scissors/box cutter, crayons/markers/paint, glue (optional), and an adult for supervision/assistance. I hope you are able to find some great ideas using any of these resources and of course Pinterest ALWAYS has ideas! You don't have to have a ton of "art materials" at home to create art. Next week I will begin sharing lessons on here as well as in my student's Google Classroom. Every project I do will be mindful of the fact that you may not have paint, glue, scissors, or even markers at home. We are going to BE CREATIVE and use what we can find around our house!
Start thinking artfully and save any cardboard, magazines, shoeboxes, toilet paper/paper towel rolls, coffee filters...etc. so we can think outside the box and create awesome art with what we have! I miss all of my students and wish so badly that we could be carrying out our lessons like normal, but I'm hoping we can use this time to expand our creativity and appreciate life, school and family even more. Sending lots of love and healthy thoughts your way!!
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Payton coe
3/21/2020 09:34:17 am
so what do we do.do we do are own art or will you give us stuff to do.
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Mrs. Van Meter
3/23/2020 04:23:13 am
Hey Peyton! I miss you! Starting next Monday, March 30th I will be posting lessons o Google Classroom. If you do them at home send me pictures so I can post them to the blog!
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