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Crayon Resist Webs

Lesson plan developed by Ms. Erika Geelhoed, BA Ed
Activity:  
Crayon Resist Webs
Age Group:
School-Age
Crayon Resist Webs
Crayon Resist Webs
* Lesson plan objective and assessment can be adapted to use this activity with preschoolers.
Objectives:  
  • Student will create a piece of artwork using a new technique
  • Students will tell about their work
Washington Common Core Standard
EALR 1
The Washington State K–12 Arts Learning Standard:
EALR 1: The student understands and applies arts knowledge and skills in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts
  • Component 1.2: Develops arts skills and techniques.
o   Applies, experiences, and practices basic arts skills and techniques in dance, music, theatre, and visual arts.
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Materials: 
  • White crayons
  • watercolor paints
  • water
  • paintbrushes
  • paper
Procedure: 
Begin lesson by showing students how to do the watercolor/crayon resist technique. Start by drawing with white crayon on the paper. When finished with the design, paint the page with watercolors (the crayon design will show through). Invite students to create their web designs using this technique. As students are working, ask them questions to get them like:
  • What do you think of this new art technique? 
  • What do you like about your picture?
  • What title would you give this work?
Assessment: 
  • Observe and record students as they try the new technique on their own. Provide them with an opportunity to share their finished piece with classmates. What did they have to say about their work and the crayon resist technique?
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    Arts Ideas: Paper Chains

Kids can really get into these! Take many strips (about 2 x 8 inches or 5 x 20 cm) of construction paper (white paper will do too) and staple the first one into a circle. Form the next circle and loop it through the first one. Keep on going until your chain has the desired length. This is a fun project when you use "seasonal" colors, like red, white and blue for the 4th of July celebration, or orange and black for Halloween.