Pop-Up Animal and Watercolors

This fourth grade project combines different watercolor techniques for a background with observational drawings of animals. Using a photo of an animal to draw from, students created a large drawing as the subject of the piece. We experimented with four techniques of watercolor painting. We learned about wet on wet, crayon resist, dry brush and the use of salt to create texture. Using some of these techniques students made decisions on how to artistically create a background environment for their animals. Using foam stickers students placed their animals on their backgrounds. The results were beautiful and exciting!

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Name Transformations

For the first mini drawing project, students were asked to write their first names in bubble or block letters and transform them into objects that reflect their unique personalities. Here are some amazing examples!!

3rd and 4th Grade Symmetrical Name Aliens

Third and Fourth Grade started the year off with a lesson on symmetry and pattern. After writing their names on a folded piece of paper, the names were cut out and details added. Patterns were introduced and added to their name aliens.

Pattern Names

The pattern name project was the initial piece for a larger unit of study. Student's were challenged with writing their names in block or bubble capital letters. All letters had to overlap the previous one. After sketching out their names, they had to fill each letter with a different pattern. The spaces where the letters overlapped also had to be different patterns. Students were challenged to create interesting and varied patterns. After creating their patterns, students erased the lettered outlines and colored their patterns with sharpie. Once they were finished, the patterns created the forms of their letters in unique and bold ways.

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