Eric Karle Inspired Collages

We first learned about Eric Karle and some of his books. Then it was our turn to create a Eric Karle inspired project. We started out covering white pieces of paper with different colors of paint and making different textures. After they were dry it was time to take out our designs we had drawn before class and cut out the pieces we needed. Then I placed my pieces in the correct place and then used a glue stick to attach them down.

An extension activity for this project would be writing an entire children's book in your class and then letting each child design one page of the book. Once everyone is done you could put them all together in a book. Or another activity would be having them choose their favorite Eric Karle book and writing a paragraph about it and why they enjoy it.

Van Gogh Inspired

This week in art methods we focused on "Starry Night" painted by Van Gogh. The first activity we did was a kindergarten level finger painting. We were suppose to create something that looked like Starry Night or come up with something similar that created movement in the sky. The second activity we did was a third to fifth grade level tissue paper project. We used tissue paper, silver sharpie markers, and oil pastels. It was the idea to create movement in the sky, also create a skyline.

An extension activity off of this would be have the students create there own version of Starry Night. Students could use whatever materials they wanted. Some ideas would be markers, crayons, oils pastels, newspaper or magazine clippings. Then everyone would share their project with the class and the projects would be displayed on the wall.

Finger Painting Activity

Tissue Paper Activity

Elements and Principles of Art Scavenger Hunt

Color- Pillow



Line- Place mat off of kitchen table

Variety- Living Room Rug

Texture- Wall in the Living Room

Symmetrical Balance- Snowman

Welcome to my Art Gallery

Our assignment was to create a footprint that described ourselves. First I used pink paper because that is my favorite color. I drink coffee everyday so I thought that was something important to know about me. The blocks and book represents working at a daycare and also I want to become a teacher and teach the younger children so they work well together. The flowers represent spring which is my favorite season. The volleyball, basketball, and softball represent the sports that I played in high school and also enjoy playing now. I enjoy watching baseball and the Twins are my favorite team. To create this activity first trace your foot on a piece of paper and then start decorating it with any kind of supplies that is available. Another activity you could do with your students is have them create their footprints and decorate it however they want. They will then introduce themselves to the rest of the class. It shows the other students what each of their interests are. The teacher could then tape them to the child's desk and it could be their name tag.