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.

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 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 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 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.

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 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 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.

Students will be able to recognize the technique of tape resist art by constructing an artwork based on their initial and then wiping off the excess color to reveal the letter. They will finish their name in smaller letters on a rectangular piece of paper that slides in and out of a slit on the side of the bubble letter to reveal their full name. Lastly, they will create a self-portrait of themselves grown up and write their career aspirations. 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 technique of tape resist art by constructing an artwork based on their initial and then wiping off the excess color to reveal the letter. They will finish their name in smaller letters on a rectangular piece of paper that slides in and out of a slit on the side of the bubble letter to reveal their full name. Lastly, they will create a self-portrait of themselves grown up and write their career aspirations. 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 celebrate the return of spring (March 20th) and recognize the value of recycling by constructing plastic water bottle flowers that bloom from a newspaper to show that when we recycle, we give new life to the planet for the next generation! They will also incorporate colorful magazine pieces of their choice for the petals and use beans for the seeds to show the life cycle of a plant. They will realize that they can make a difference in this world by recycling and giving a face and voice to the movement to help preserve the planet. 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 celebrate the return of spring (March 20th) and recognize the value of recycling by constructing plastic water bottle flowers that bloom from a newspaper to show that when we recycle, we give new life to the planet for the next generation! They will also incorporate colorful magazine pieces of their choice for the petals and use beans for the seeds to show the life cycle of a plant. They will realize that they can make a difference in this world by recycling and giving a face and voice to the movement to help preserve the planet. 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 celebrate Chinese New Year by acknowledging the year of the pig (2019) by designing and creating a functioning piggy bank that can be walked like a pet out of recyclable materials such as the water bottle for the body. They will learn the significance and origins of the changing of the animal symbols for each year. They will also learn and practice saving their earnings from their allowance for something that they are working towards saving for such as a physical thing or a donation and will have a physical visualization of the amount that they saved by looking through the piggy bank. Lesson can be modified to the current year’s animal. 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 celebrate Chinese New Year by acknowledging the year of the pig (2019) by designing and creating a functioning piggy bank that can be walked like a pet out of recyclable materials such as the water bottle for the body. They will learn the significance and origins of the changing of the animal symbols for each year. They will also learn and practice saving their earnings from their allowance for something that they are working towards saving for such as a physical thing or a donation and will have a physical visualization of the amount that they saved by looking through the piggy bank. Lesson can be modified to the current year’s animal. 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 weave intricate hearts just like spiders weave their webs strand by strand for their Valentine’s Day art project that will literally tug at their loved one’s heart “strings” with their sentimental value. They will choose the lengths and colors of their yarn and create a personalized string pattern on top of a paper plate that they will design underneath with colored pencils and markers. They will also write a surprise message inside of a heart for their loved one that is folded in half like a booklet and design the outside of it and attach it to the mobile. Lastly, they will weave the strings around a mini cardboard heart around the border and attach it to the mobile. The weaving will help enhance their fine motor skills and patience with a steady hand that results in the reward of an artwork that can be given as a gift for their family. 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 weave intricate hearts just like spiders weave their webs strand by strand for their Valentine’s Day art project that will literally tug at their loved one’s heart “strings” with their sentimental value. They will choose the lengths and colors of their yarn and create a personalized string pattern on top of a paper plate that they will design underneath with colored pencils and markers. They will also write a surprise message inside of a heart for their loved one that is folded in half like a booklet and design the outside of it and attach it to the mobile. Lastly, they will weave the strings around a mini cardboard heart around the border and attach it to the mobile. The weaving will help enhance their fine motor skills and patience with a steady hand that results in the reward of an artwork that can be given as a gift for their family. 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 still life from observation by drawing what they physically see in front of them as accurately as they can. They will then pick one of the objects and make them come to life by drawing them in motion. They will invent a background from imagination. This project will help the students develop both observational skills and drawing from imagination and how the 2 worlds can interact to form a hybrid artwork. They will then write a short story of the interaction between the animate and inanimate objects. 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 still life from observation by drawing what they physically see in front of them as accurately as they can. They will then pick one of the objects and make them come to life by drawing them in motion. They will invent a background from imagination. This project will help the students develop both observational skills and drawing from imagination and how the 2 worlds can interact to form a hybrid artwork. They will then write a short story of the interaction between the animate and inanimate objects. 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.