Idioms
Idioms are phrases with non-literal meanings. Compile a list of idioms, and have students choose five or more. They can draw pictures to represent the idiom.
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One Eyed Drawing: Depth of Field
A tip for students who complain that “it doesn’t look right” is to close one eye while looking at the subject they are drawing.
Draw From a Fuzzy Idea
Objective: The student will be able to view and draw an object from an unusual perspective. Resources: Teacher: opaque projector, flat three-dimensional objects to fit >>>
Chalk Walk: Sidewalk Art
We all know the joys of sidewalk art, from the beginning of being covered in chalk dust to showing off various finished masterpieces. Encourage a >>>
Hieroglyphic Art Project
As part of an Egyptian unit or Hieroglyphic study, have students create their own drawings to convey meaning.
This Is Me: A look at self-portraits for students
Self-portraits can go a long way toward covering many subject areas and, at the same time, giving students a creative outlet. Self-portraits are ideal during the first few weeks of school because the work a student does now can be reassigned at the end of the year for comparison. Lessons along the way in shading, shape, technique and perspective will yield a far different result in the second drawing. Your students may be amazed when they compare two self-portraits done months apart!