Cartooning class.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 1 comments link this post::Here are the documents and examples I used in a two-hour cartooning summer art class in Langdon. The students were in the 6th - 8th grade range.::
About the class: The class was a very basic introduction into cartooning. I did not teach it as a "how to draw" kind of class, but rather, an introduction into things to consider in setting up a one-panel and multiple-panel cartoon. We discussed dialog/thought balloons, character development, use of visual elements to help tell the story (since students tended to try to cram too much dialog in instead of using the images to do that work), and more.
My notes:
- Pre-planning, brainstorming, and class summation
- Cartooning class examples: Diagrams and discussion used on the board and with the students; examples using the worksheets that the students used
Worksheets:
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Oriental Trading Company offers art ideas.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postOriental Trading Company, along with offering art supplies, has a blog which contains ideas, projects, and lessons on all things art. Check it out here.
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For Teachers: Biomes.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postThis project sheet explains how to make a biome, or a three-dimensional display that your students can create out of simple materials (colored paper, glue, etc.). It's a great way to learn about ecosystems or make a low-cost diorama of favorite stories or other scenes.
- Biome project sheet (PDF)
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For Teachers: Butterfly book.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postUsed with a kindergarten class, this book becomes a young butterfly enthusiast's dream. Students look up different butterflies on the internet or in books, and then draw and number them on the opposing blank side, and then record other information about them in their butterfly book.
- Butterfly book (PDF)
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For Teachers: Ralph and the Motorcycle.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postThis project sheet creates a book that students can draw and fill out after reading Beverly Cleary's Ralph and the Motorcycle. I made it for students while I was a substitute teacher for a class just finishing the book. It was a fun project for them.
The trick to this book is to have the last page be black construction paper, and have a half circle cut out of the bottom of all the pages, including the cover, so that it looks as if there is a "mouse hole" in the bottom of the book. when the students draw the final picture, it shows through the mouse hole. The students make the cover look like a wall inside a house so that the "mouse hole" is in the base of the wall. This project was used with a combination fourth and fifth grade class.
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For Teachers: Detective kit.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postCreated for my ten-year-old nephew (when he was into reading the Hardy Boys), this project sheet has printable secret code charts, fingerprint graphs, and other items that, along with a magnifying glass, non-toxic washable ink pad, soft makeup brush and powdered charcoal or graphite, allow any young detective a head start on the bad guys. There are labels that can be cut out and glued onto manila file folders.
- Detective kit (PDF)
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Ideas for hand-made books.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postMaking a book seems like a daunting project, but it doesn't have to be. This project sheet gives you a number of examples of very simple books that can even be made by young children. I've used some of these book projects while teaching in elementary school workshops, and most students not only find it easy but have a blast making their own book.
Labels: bookmaking, classroom projects, for kids, for teachers, project sheet
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For Teachers: Story word lists.
written by Julie R. Neidlinger 0 comments link this postI've used story word lists in nearly all age groups when I've taught classes in public schools. I found that when I asked students to use writing or art in a particular project, they would so often rely upon very typical or safe subject matter. I wanted them to draw or write about something they would not normally choose.
The story word list download is very basic, and essentially, offers words and phrases for you to cut into strips and have the students draw out of a hat. I might use them somewhat like Mad Libs or for when I have students make simple books and want them to write a story.
- Story word lists (PDF)
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