The days are slowly getting a bit longer and that can mean only one thing. Spring is just around the corner. Was it just a few weeks ago I was shoveling out from under 35" of snow? While spring in the northeast can be very unpredictable, I'm choosing to believe that warmer days are heading our way. The following lessons are getting me in that spring time state of mind.
First up are these adorable drawing pages for St. Patrick's Day leprechauns that will make any leprechaun craft for kids more adorable! These drawing pages have step-by-step instructions along with lots of choices and a roll & draw game so that each leprechaun will look unique. This set also includes a writing activity for students to describe how to catch a leprechaun and what wishes they would want to be granted by the lucky leprechaun.
One of my favorite things about Expressive Monkey's Resources is that there are always so many ways to use each set. Whether you need to differentiate within one class, or want to teach a topic across a band of grades, you can easily up the level of difficulty by choosing which variation is best for your students.
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This Pysanky Egg lesson has great visual step by step
directions from KinderArt. Students of all ages can complete this successfully. I love the way the bold color of the oil pastel pops off the dark paper.
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Next up we have this super fun spring landscape from Look Between the Lines. Teach students about creating depth in art through a spring landscape scene. Color and overlapping to create depth are taught and is perfect for 2nd through 6th grade. I really love that this project can be done from home with limited materials. Such a smart way to go for those of us teaching remotely this year.
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Spring is very windy in many parts of the US. What a great time to teach a lesson on making kites. This koinobori lesson is great for K-3. A simple way to include symmetry into your class. I love to pair this lesson with the book "Pattern Fish" by Trudy Harris. An optional haiku activity provides a fun interdisciplinary closure opportunity.
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What could be cuter than this? Students learn about shapes and patterns to create a cattail and dragonfly scene. This project can be created with a variety of materials and is perfect for 1st through 5th grade.
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March is women's history month. The Drum Dream Girl is one of my favorite books for elementary students. While scratch art is the suggested medium, students can be successful with a wide variety of supplies.
Students will feel empowered by this true story and inspired by the brightly patterned illustrations within its pages. Original post
here.
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Spring is the perfect time to incorporate nature themed lessons and to explore the outdoors. Students that are participating from home will relish in the opportunity to get out into the sunshine to gather inspiration from their own yard.
Perfect for late elementary through high school students, students are taught about mono printmaking using gelli plates, leaves, and watercolors to create unique works of art.
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Even your youngest artists can handle this adorable painted paper stained glass lesson.
What a fun way for students to practice color mixing, cutting and pasting. Gorgeous results every time. Pair it with your favorite Eric Carle book.
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Are your students eagerly awaiting spring break? This art lesson is inspired by the book "Action Jackson" and "Rabbityness." This two session lesson is always a crowd pleaser K-3.
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Of course spring is always a great time to dust off your favorite art history lessons. Why not introduce Van Gogh's sunny sunflowers and have students create their own vases full of flowers?
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What are your favorite spring time lessons? How are you modifying them for this unusual school year?
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