ALEX Learning Activity Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [ARTS] VISA (2) 2 :

2) Explore personal interests and curiosities with a range of art materials.

a. Create two-dimensional art.

Examples: Paper-weaving, drawing, and resist painting.

Use book about weaving, The Goat in the Rug by Charles L. Blood & Martin Link.

b. Create three-dimensional art.

Examples: Clay animals and pipe cleaner sculptures.

Use a book about clay, When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor.

The teacher will read When Clay Sings by Byrd Baylor or use the digital tool to show the book being read aloud. After reading the book, the teacher will lead a discussion about the images that were shown in the illustrations of the book. Then, students will create three-dimensional clay art to show their personal interests.

This activity was created as a result of the Arts COS Resource Development Summit.