We start this unit by reading one of my favorite books, Swimmy by Leo Lionni. The language is poetic, the story is tight and the illustrations are loose, watery and magical.
I read to the youngest children in the art studio regularly. I like to read for the beauty of the story. Often it relates to what we will be making, but sometimes it doesn't. After the excitement of walking to the studio, the listening to the story has a calming effect on the children before the materials exploration begins.
This collage is an "accordian book" unit that spans three weeks. The first week is a color mixing experience of cool colors, as children paint their water. The next two weeks is devoted to adding the collage sea creatures to their pages of blue, green and purple.
This project was inspired by artist, teacher and friend , Melissa Dold, now teaching in Seattle.
This project was inspired by artist, teacher and friend , Melissa Dold, now teaching in Seattle.
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