Students will be able to recognize the ecological impact of Earth Day by participating in constructing their own mini recycling receptacles that they will fill with recycled materials such as paper, plastic and metal and therefore re-purposing these items and giving them new life. They will also write a title and a mini story for a newspaper article to campaign for recycling. This project is done in honor of Earth Day which occurs in April. They will raise awareness among their peers and for themselves on the proper way to recycle by separating the plastics, paper and metal. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create a moving panda that is the symbol of China for Asian/Pacific American heritage month. They will learn about the significance and symbolic meaning of the panda in Chinese culture and how they represent yin and yang visually with their black and white opposite colors in harmony on their fur by using black and white newspaper to create the areas of the panda’s body on paper. They will learn about their habitat and recreate the environment with the panda “climbing” up and down the tree. They will be able to recognize the importance of saving the panda. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the ecological impact of Earth Day by participating in constructing their own mini recycling receptacles that they will fill with recycled materials such as paper, plastic and metal and therefore re-purposing these items and giving them new life. They will also write a title and a mini story for a newspaper article to campaign for recycling. This project is done in honor of Earth Day which occurs in April. They will raise awareness among their peers and for themselves on the proper way to recycle by separating the plastics, paper and metal. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create a moving panda that is the symbol of China for Asian/Pacific American heritage month. They will learn about the significance and symbolic meaning of the panda in Chinese culture and how they represent yin and yang visually with their black and white opposite colors in harmony on their fur by using black and white newspaper to create the areas of the panda’s body on paper. They will learn about their habitat and recreate the environment with the panda “climbing” up and down the tree. They will be able to recognize the importance of saving the panda. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will be able to recognize the rich history and Mexican traditions and honor the cultural celebration of Cinco de Mayo by creating traditional items that are used during the celebration as a singular piece of functional art. They will be able to shake the entire artwork and hear the sound of the maraca replicating mariachi music that gets played during the festivities. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will create paper puppets with movable mouth parts that can be manipulated with their hands to make words. They will make Easter themed puppets of either a bunny or a chick and add on 3-D materials such as cotton balls and feathers to add detail. The puppet will hold a biography Easter egg with their name and personality traits. This is a character that will be completely conceptualized by the students themselves. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

The students will be able to recognize the rich history and Mexican traditions and honor the cultural celebration of Cinco de Mayo by creating traditional items that are used during the celebration as a singular piece of functional art. They will be able to shake the entire artwork and hear the sound of the maraca replicating mariachi music that gets played during the festivities. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to express their creativity and recognize that they can make their mark confidently without worrying about “getting it perfect” by going through the process of designing and constructing a 3- dimensional dot that will be transformed into a hot air balloon to honor the anniversary of International Dot Day that occurs every September 15th. Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot” has a powerful message of creativity, bravery and potential to inspire the students and help them see that they are part of a giant effort to make the world a better place by encouraging others to reach their full potential. They will learn to differentiate the concepts of two-dimensional art verses three-dimensional art. We will have a discussion mirroring the main character’s Vashti’s questioning of her confidence with drawing concerning if they have ever felt that they were not good at something and how can they overcome it. We will discuss the meaning of encouragement and how that helps to propel us and the snowball effect of encouraging others to spread confidence. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to express their creativity and recognize that they can make their mark confidently without worrying about “getting it perfect” by going through the process of designing and constructing a 3- dimensional dot that will be transformed into a hot air balloon to honor the anniversary of International Dot Day that occurs every September 15th. Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot” has a powerful message of creativity, bravery and potential to inspire the students and help them see that they are part of a giant effort to make the world a better place by encouraging others to reach their full potential. They will learn to differentiate the concepts of two-dimensional art verses three-dimensional art. We will have a discussion mirroring the main character’s Vashti’s questioning of her confidence with drawing concerning if they have ever felt that they were not good at something and how can they overcome it. We will discuss the meaning of encouragement and how that helps to propel us and the snowball effect of encouraging others to spread confidence. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to express their creativity and recognize that they can make their mark confidently without worrying about “getting it perfect” by going through the process of designing and constructing a 3- dimensional dot that will be transformed into a hot air balloon to honor the anniversary of International Dot Day that occurs every September 15th. Peter H. Reynold’s book “The Dot” has a powerful message of creativity, bravery and potential to inspire the students and help them see that they are part of a giant effort to make the world a better place by encouraging others to reach their full potential. They will learn to differentiate the concepts of two-dimensional art verses three-dimensional art. We will have a discussion mirroring the main character’s Vashti’s questioning of her confidence with drawing concerning if they have ever felt that they were not good at something and how can they overcome it. We will discuss the meaning of encouragement and how that helps to propel us and the snowball effect of encouraging others to spread confidence. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify the characteristics of the fall season and utilize their fine motor skills by constructing a three-dimensional tree with individualized branches that will be cut and twisted that will stand on a landscape that they will design and construct from their imagination. This activity will focus on building their fine motor skills by testing their hand strength and finesse in order to build the tree. They will also learn about the process of how and why the leaves change colors from the transition of the spring and summer season to the fall season. Lastly, they will write their own observations of what changes occur to the earth during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify the characteristics of the fall season and utilize their fine motor skills by constructing a three-dimensional tree with individualized branches that will be cut and twisted that will stand on a landscape that they will design and construct from their imagination. This activity will focus on building their fine motor skills by testing their hand strength and finesse in order to build the tree. They will also learn about the process of how and why the leaves change colors from the transition of the spring and summer season to the fall season. Lastly, they will write their own observations of what changes occur to the earth during the fall season. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month and be able to recognize the artistic traditions of Mexico by designing and constructing their own versions of tin art represented by mirrors with the Aztec sun incorporated into the design as a metaphor to show how their talents shine. They will learn about the history of the tin work dating back to the 1500’s to give the students cultural exposure and show them that art can be made from many materials. They will also learn the definition and technique of creating radial symmetry and incorporating it into their design. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month and be able to recognize the artistic traditions of Mexico by designing and constructing their own versions of tin art represented by mirrors with the Aztec sun incorporated into the design as a metaphor to show how their talents shine. They will learn about the history of the tin work dating back to the 1500’s to give the students cultural exposure and show them that art can be made from many materials. They will also learn the definition and technique of creating radial symmetry and incorporating it into their design. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will celebrate National Hispanic Heritage month and be able to recognize the artistic traditions of Mexico by designing and constructing their own versions of tin art represented by mirrors with the Aztec sun incorporated into the design as a metaphor to show how their talents shine. They will learn about the history of the tin work dating back to the 1500’s to give the students cultural exposure and show them that art can be made from many materials. They will also learn the definition and technique of creating radial symmetry and incorporating it into their design. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify and utilize with their fine motor skills 5 out of the 7 elements of art (line, shape, color, texture and form) by constructing their own weaving three-dimensional mug that sits upon a flat surface space of a wall and a table that they will differentiate based on a dual pattern technique. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify and utilize with their fine motor skills 5 out of the 7 elements of art (line, shape, color, texture and form) by constructing their own weaving three-dimensional mug that sits upon a flat surface space of a wall and a table that they will differentiate based on a dual pattern technique. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to identify and utilize with their fine motor skills 5 out of the 7 elements of art (line, shape, color, texture and form) by constructing their own weaving three-dimensional mug that sits upon a flat surface space of a wall and a table that they will differentiate based on a dual pattern technique. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to recognize the value and meaning of being thankful by constructing their own three-dimensional thankful turkey mobile made from both traditional and non-traditional art materials and recalling in their own lives the things that they are thankful for during the Thanksgiving season by listing and illustrating them on the feathers. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.

Students will be able to envision their father (or any other positive male role model in their life if they do not have a father) as a superhero with a symbolic cape and mask by creating a card that opens up to reveal illustrated reasons why the student loves their dad. The card will depict how the father changes from a dad’s attire of a shirt and tie to the symbolic superhero mask and cape. A learning objective, subject summary and application in real life, materials needed for each student and the step by step directions needed to create this lesson are all detailed in each of my lesson plans.