by: Adrian
Zig Zag Book
Supplies:
Glue/Pencil/Ruler
Thin Cardboard or Heavy Paper
Ribbon
Other colored construction paper
These books don’t need any sewing. They can be written and read just like ordinary books. The look best with heavy paper or thin cardboard.
Novelty Notebooks
Supplies:
Several sheets of thick paper
Darning needle/ Thread
Scissors/pencil
Markers/colored pencils/crayons
Taking a notebook the next level. They will learn about book binding and about the different styles of notebooks. They can be different shapes, sizes ie. Elephant, snowman, butterfly. Stepping outside of the typical rectangle shaped notebooks.
Flap Books
Supplies
Construction paper
Glue/scissors
Exacto knifes (with supervision)
Making a flap book can be fun if you want to add layers to your story. If your story is about a farm and you talk about the horse in the barn. Why not create a flap that when you pull it back, you see the horse in the barn. This is really fun and lets them be real creative.
Pop- up book
Supplies
Construction paper
Crayons/markers/pencils
Scissors
Glue/tape
This is straight forward kind of project. After writing a short story they will bring their story to life by way of pop up book.
Texture Book (#38) http://bkids.typepad.com/bookhoucraftprojects/
Supplies
Scraps of material with interesting textures
Binder Clips
Glue/Glitter glue
Bristol Board paper
Exacto Knife
Texture is found all over. This project will allow them to isolate and display a few textures by way of making a book. Not all book require chapters filled with texts. The children will be introduced to the world of texture books.
Peek-in-book
Supplies:
Construction paper
Scissors
Markers/paint
Emaki
Supplies
Unsharpened pencils
Construction paper
Glue/ clear tape
Paint/markers or crayons
Emaki are scrolls that are read as they are unrolled. A whole book can be written on one scroll. Sometimes, pictures are drawn to go with the story. They will make up a short story or poem to go in an emaki made with paper and pencils.
Make Your Own Paper
Supplies
2 identical wooden frames
a screen
Duct tape/scissors
Sponge
Bucket or tub
Blender
Glitter or Flower petals (optional)
Felt sheets
Newspaper/ Any kind of paper to recycle
This project is sure to be a hit. Children will be able to try first hand at making their own paper. Its a really fun process that they will enjoy.
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8.11.2010
6.28.2010
6-8 Week 5: Adrian
Project: Coffee Can Drum (Worldly)
Supplies:
Empty coffee can with plastic lid
Construction paper
Glue
Dowel rods or sticks from tree
String, feathers, beads etc.
Drums are an important part of all cultures. They are used in many different ceremonies and this is a great project for the kids to make their own. It’s made with a simple coffee can with lid and then decorated.
Project: Japanese Fans
Supplies:
12x18 White paper
Water color paint
Paint brushes
Popsicle sticks and tape
These fans are inspiration from Japanese culture. This project has the children applying different methods to create a final piece. They must brain storm what design they want to have on the fan. Then sketch it on the paper, followed by painting it with watercolor paints. When they are dried they will fold them and attach popsicle sticks for end product of an awesome Japanese inspired fan.
Project: Mexican Metal Tooling
Supplies:
4x4-36gauge aluminum tooling foil (the kind that can be cut on paper cutter)
Wooden clay tools
4x4 white paper for rough draft
Pencils/ tape/permanent markers
Wires/ beads
Some kind of soft work surface
As a form of Mexican Folk Art, the children will be using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design. I will show them some examples of this as well as do a demo. Once they have finished their 4 they will connect them with wire rings. Topped with beads dangling from the bottom.
Project: Totem Pole (Native American)
Supplies:
Paper towel rolls
Crayons/ markers
Construction paper (various colors)
Glue/scissors
This is something most children have seen before but may not know the story behind them. I will discuss the history behind this Native American Totem Pole and then they will make one using paper towel roll and construction paper.
Project: Koru Art (New Zealand)
Supplies:
Bristol board (drawing paper)
Chalk Pastels
Oil Pastels
Black dye (ink or tempura paint will work also)
The koru is the Maori name given to the new unfurling fern frond and symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace. After showing them pictures of ferns , they will practice forming a Koru shape on scrap paper. When they are ready the child will draw a large koru and color it, keeping in mind the things I’ve told them about the Maori Koru designs.
Project: Didgeridoos (Australia)
Supplies:
PVC pipe 3-4ft or two cardboard wrapping paper tubes taped together
Paint/markers (if PVC use acrylic)
String, feathers, beads and other found objects.
The children will get to learn about Aboriginal People of Australia. By using these recycled materials they will get to discover a new way to make music.
Project: Paper Bag Poncho (Mexico)
Supplies:
Large paper grocery bag
Bright markers
Paint/ crayons
Paint brushes
Fabric Scraps
Make a traditional Mexican inspired poncho with a paper bag. After cutting slits on both sides and a hole for the head let the children decorate it with some Mexican designs. Show them pictures of what traditional Mexican ponchos look like. Add strips of fabric at the bottom for extra flare.
Project: Indian Jewelry
Supplies:
White clay
Tempura paint (turquoise, black, white, red)
Twine or Black string
Clay texturing tools
Acrylic gloss
Native American Indians are famous for their jewelry. They will learn the importance of their jewelry then they will get to make their very own out of clay. To make it seal it up and make sure it lasts a bit longer once they are molded and painted, an acrylic will be painted over it.
Supplies:
Empty coffee can with plastic lid
Construction paper
Glue
Dowel rods or sticks from tree
String, feathers, beads etc.
Drums are an important part of all cultures. They are used in many different ceremonies and this is a great project for the kids to make their own. It’s made with a simple coffee can with lid and then decorated.
Project: Japanese Fans
Supplies:
12x18 White paper
Water color paint
Paint brushes
Popsicle sticks and tape
These fans are inspiration from Japanese culture. This project has the children applying different methods to create a final piece. They must brain storm what design they want to have on the fan. Then sketch it on the paper, followed by painting it with watercolor paints. When they are dried they will fold them and attach popsicle sticks for end product of an awesome Japanese inspired fan.
Project: Mexican Metal Tooling
Supplies:
4x4-36gauge aluminum tooling foil (the kind that can be cut on paper cutter)
Wooden clay tools
4x4 white paper for rough draft
Pencils/ tape/permanent markers
Wires/ beads
Some kind of soft work surface
As a form of Mexican Folk Art, the children will be using metal tooling techniques and the elements of art and principles of design. I will show them some examples of this as well as do a demo. Once they have finished their 4 they will connect them with wire rings. Topped with beads dangling from the bottom.
Project: Totem Pole (Native American)
Supplies:
Paper towel rolls
Crayons/ markers
Construction paper (various colors)
Glue/scissors
This is something most children have seen before but may not know the story behind them. I will discuss the history behind this Native American Totem Pole and then they will make one using paper towel roll and construction paper.
Project: Koru Art (New Zealand)
Supplies:
Bristol board (drawing paper)
Chalk Pastels
Oil Pastels
Black dye (ink or tempura paint will work also)
The koru is the Maori name given to the new unfurling fern frond and symbolizes new life, growth, strength and peace. After showing them pictures of ferns , they will practice forming a Koru shape on scrap paper. When they are ready the child will draw a large koru and color it, keeping in mind the things I’ve told them about the Maori Koru designs.
Project: Didgeridoos (Australia)
Supplies:
PVC pipe 3-4ft or two cardboard wrapping paper tubes taped together
Paint/markers (if PVC use acrylic)
String, feathers, beads and other found objects.
The children will get to learn about Aboriginal People of Australia. By using these recycled materials they will get to discover a new way to make music.
Project: Paper Bag Poncho (Mexico)
Supplies:
Large paper grocery bag
Bright markers
Paint/ crayons
Paint brushes
Fabric Scraps
Make a traditional Mexican inspired poncho with a paper bag. After cutting slits on both sides and a hole for the head let the children decorate it with some Mexican designs. Show them pictures of what traditional Mexican ponchos look like. Add strips of fabric at the bottom for extra flare.
Project: Indian Jewelry
Supplies:
White clay
Tempura paint (turquoise, black, white, red)
Twine or Black string
Clay texturing tools
Acrylic gloss
Native American Indians are famous for their jewelry. They will learn the importance of their jewelry then they will get to make their very own out of clay. To make it seal it up and make sure it lasts a bit longer once they are molded and painted, an acrylic will be painted over it.
9-12 Week 3: Adrian
Project: Magazine Mosaics
Supplies:
Paper Plates
Permanent Marker
Magazine Clippings
Used Calendars
Glue (diluted)
Paint brush
Scissors
After drawing a simple image on the back of the paper plate, they will use the magazine clippings and fill it in. In the end they will have created a beautiful paper plate mosaic.
Project: Atomic Starburst Wall Decoration
Supplies:
5” Styrofoam disc (possibly something different)
Drinking Straws
12 milk caps, per child
Decorative paper (scrap booking kind with patterns
Hot glue gun and White glue
String
Using some materials that could be found around the house, we will construct a piece of wall art.
Project: Recycled Model Car
Supplies:
Empty juice boxes
Egg carton
Aluminum foil
Disposable plastic cups
Plastics straws/ spoons
Markers/ Tape/ Glue
Other recycled items
All the supplies will be laid out for children to come and gather their recycled materials. They will then create their own recycled cars by using the material for different parts of the car. The spoons can be made into people for the car.
Project: Eco-Bot
Supplies:
Shoe boxes
CD’s
Gadgets and Gizmos
Who’s its and What’s its
Hot glue and White glue
Children will tap into their science fiction side and build robots out of recycled objects. This could also be encouraged as a class project where they will work together to create one super or two, depending on the number of children.
Project: Recycled Wind Chimes
Supplies:
Plastic containers (various sizes)
Metal washers (various sizes)
Metal screw hooks
Clear fishing line
Hole puncher
Other recycled material
The wind chimes will bring anyone’s back or front porch to life! Using metal recycled objects will make it ring out beautiful chimes when the wind blows. The meal screw hook will go in the top container, a piece of clay and be attached in the inside to hide the screw.
Project: Plastic bag holders
Supplies:
Large Juice/Milk cartons
Yarn (various colors)
White glue
Most families save plastic shopping bags, this project will give them a home. After cutting the top of the carton, to allow the bags to go it, and cutting a half circle on the bottom , the only thing left to do is decorate! Use the yarn to create a pattern by cutting strips the size of the side and gluing them to the side. When they are finished a Handle will be a put on for easy hanging.
Project: Mini Vase
Supplies:
3 mini plastic cups
Glue
Tissue Paper or fabric/ribbons
Sand or pebbles
All you need are 3 plastic cups. Fill the bottom cup with sand or pebbles. Glue top to top the next cup then bottom to bottom for the last cup. Next decorate and just like that you’ll have a very cool flower vase. You could use paper cups but I find it better to use plastic if you plan on putting water in for flowers.
Project: Recycled Plastic Collage
Supplies:
White tag board
Variety of plastics (different colors)
Glue
Pencils
Instead of letting the plastic bags go to the landfill, open their eyes to how we can create art from these. Let them sketch out a picture and then use the plastic bag clippings to “paint” it with color.
Supplies:
Paper Plates
Permanent Marker
Magazine Clippings
Used Calendars
Glue (diluted)
Paint brush
Scissors
After drawing a simple image on the back of the paper plate, they will use the magazine clippings and fill it in. In the end they will have created a beautiful paper plate mosaic.
Project: Atomic Starburst Wall Decoration
Supplies:
5” Styrofoam disc (possibly something different)
Drinking Straws
12 milk caps, per child
Decorative paper (scrap booking kind with patterns
Hot glue gun and White glue
String
Using some materials that could be found around the house, we will construct a piece of wall art.
Project: Recycled Model Car
Supplies:
Empty juice boxes
Egg carton
Aluminum foil
Disposable plastic cups
Plastics straws/ spoons
Markers/ Tape/ Glue
Other recycled items
All the supplies will be laid out for children to come and gather their recycled materials. They will then create their own recycled cars by using the material for different parts of the car. The spoons can be made into people for the car.
Project: Eco-Bot
Supplies:
Shoe boxes
CD’s
Gadgets and Gizmos
Who’s its and What’s its
Hot glue and White glue
Children will tap into their science fiction side and build robots out of recycled objects. This could also be encouraged as a class project where they will work together to create one super or two, depending on the number of children.
Project: Recycled Wind Chimes
Supplies:
Plastic containers (various sizes)
Metal washers (various sizes)
Metal screw hooks
Clear fishing line
Hole puncher
Other recycled material
The wind chimes will bring anyone’s back or front porch to life! Using metal recycled objects will make it ring out beautiful chimes when the wind blows. The meal screw hook will go in the top container, a piece of clay and be attached in the inside to hide the screw.
Project: Plastic bag holders
Supplies:
Large Juice/Milk cartons
Yarn (various colors)
White glue
Most families save plastic shopping bags, this project will give them a home. After cutting the top of the carton, to allow the bags to go it, and cutting a half circle on the bottom , the only thing left to do is decorate! Use the yarn to create a pattern by cutting strips the size of the side and gluing them to the side. When they are finished a Handle will be a put on for easy hanging.
Project: Mini Vase
Supplies:
3 mini plastic cups
Glue
Tissue Paper or fabric/ribbons
Sand or pebbles
All you need are 3 plastic cups. Fill the bottom cup with sand or pebbles. Glue top to top the next cup then bottom to bottom for the last cup. Next decorate and just like that you’ll have a very cool flower vase. You could use paper cups but I find it better to use plastic if you plan on putting water in for flowers.
Project: Recycled Plastic Collage
Supplies:
White tag board
Variety of plastics (different colors)
Glue
Pencils
Instead of letting the plastic bags go to the landfill, open their eyes to how we can create art from these. Let them sketch out a picture and then use the plastic bag clippings to “paint” it with color.
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