STUDENT TAKE HOME MATERIALS KIT # 1
SPATIAL REASONING BOOKMARK BAG
- Take string and tools (glue stick, stickers, baubles, colored pencil, and marker) out leaving only the shapes in the bag.
- Have your student reach his/her hand into the bag with eyes closed or averted.
- Pull out one shape and feel the shape!
- Name the shape and describe its qualities (small, big, angles, edges).
VARIATIONS: Leave tools and other items in as students explore and determine the shapes and items.
BIG BAG OF HOME GOODIES: Using a larger bag, place household items (toys, smooth utensils, safe tools) into the bag, and have your student explore each item and define the qualities of the items as they determine which household belonging they are discovering!
BOOKMARK CREATION DIRECTIONS
EXPLORING WITH ELEMENTS OF ART: LINE, SHAPE, COLOR, and SPACE
- Arrange the shapes in the bag to determine how you will use each in your collage.
- Alter the shapes with cutting or tearing methods as you wish. Rearrange to create your final design.
- Stick pieces together and glue items as needed to complete your creation.
- Place the hole punch reinforcer stickers around the hole your string will thread through.
- Tie a knot into the thread pieces and leave as a tassel!
- How can you teach a family member or friend the art of collage?
Kindergarten students have been using paper, scissors, and glue only to create hats and paintings of flowers to use as props in our school musical! We will let you know the new dates and times as soon as we can reschedule! Please ask your Kindergarten student how he/she can use the materials and tools in this bag to create a collage bookmark that shows us "spring"!
1st and 2nd grade students have been using paper, scissors, and glue only to create African animal masks to exhibit at our school's literacy night! We will let you know the new dates and times as soon as we can reschedule! Please ask your 1st or 2nd grade student how he/she can use the materials in this bag to create a collage bookmark of an animal!
3rd through 5th grade students have been using card stock, scissors, and glue to create name sculptures! Please ask your 3rd or 4th grade student how he/she can use the materials and tools in this bag to create a collage bookmark that highlights their initials or names!
6th grade students have been using card stock, scissors, and glue to create Cubist Classmate Portrait sculptures in the style of Pablo Picasso, Spanish artist! Please ask your 5th or 6th grade student how he/she can use the materials in this bag to create a collage bookmark that becomes a geometric-shaped portrait of someone at home!