Gina T.
GOAL:
Each grade level is assigned one artist to study throughout the Art Masterpiece Program for the year. While not all of the projects need to be centered around that particular artist, the students should still know some facts about their artist and be able to recognize some of his or her more famous works. The Kindergarteners study Henri Matisse, and therefore spend quite a bit of time with paper cut-outs and collages.
After learning about some of Matisse's more famous works with paper, the students make their own paper cut-outs.
SUPPLIES:
You will need: a 12x24 background paper (construction or drawing), construction paper in lots of different colors, pencils, shape templates (optional), glue sticks, and scissors.
INSTRUCTIONS:
The students can use shape templates to trace different shapes on to the colored construction paper. Some teachers may opt to have the students draw the shapes free-hand, but if your students are timid, they may prefer something to trace. I simply used plastic plates, foam hearts, drafting triangles, small box tops, and rulers for a variety of shapes. Once the shapes are traced, they can be cut out and glued to the background sheet of paper.
TIPS:
This lesson goes quickly for most kindergarteners, so it is best to pair it with a lengthier lesson or story about Matisse.
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