It never ceases to amaze me at how creative collage is. She had obviously been to one not that long before.Īnother creative child, took an paper and some hole punchers and created a piece of artwork from the paper she punched the holes out of. Art Lesson Abstract Shape Collage Grades 2nd 3rd 4th Subject Arts & Music Math Resource Type Activities Math Centers Other Homeschool Pages 7. This child created a chuppah which is a Jewish wedding ceremony. While many of them created whole scenes our of their collage pieces, even creating their own pieces that they needed. partners on grade level topics and texts, building on others ideas and expressing their own clearly. More advanced children can trace attribute blocks onto construction paper, cut them out, and glue them onto another piece of paper. Write their dictation on the paper, and ask them to talk about or describe the shapes they used. While this might seem overwhelming, look at it from another perspective: collage frees you up from the rules of drawing or painting and allows you to explore your unique artistic language. Some of them just created random objects. Students create a beautiful collage of fun shapes. For beginners, provide a lot of pre-cut shapes for children to use to make a picture. The first graders work was a bit different (and more advanced) than the Kindergarten since I had them choose a piece of a pattern from some patterned papers to incorporate into their collage. She collaged her picture, told me all about it so I could write it down for her and then on her own, she recreated the picture with pencil. The little girl below did something that was exactly what is taught in the Reggio Method. There was such a variety of collages that were created. Instead I spoke with each class about what these shapes make them think of.Īs a result, their results were much more representational than they would have been if I had just let them collage without talking to them beforehand. Then cut the shapes from brown (or your favorite. Copy the circle and tear shape on white paper to make a pattern. The dog is made by cutting a circle and tear shapes out of brown paper. Their idea could also be adapted for toddlers and I. Here are some ways to use the shape book to make collage crafts for kids Dog and Cat. Watch their video below to see how its done. I did not just give them the shapes this time and just let them create. Barley and Birch has a very simple scrap paper collage idea. It’s always hard getting good circles and these punchers in different sizes make it much easier. The STEM posters spark new ideas, activate background knowledge, and/or challenge students to build something they may not have thought of. I like to put this activity in the art center. I added in some hexagons and I used one of those large hole punchers like this Fiskars Squeeze Punch. Transportation shape collages combine art and math Combining shapes to make a picture helps students develop spatial awareness.

I basically gave the 2 classes I teach lots of different shapes to collage with. (I added different pictures here) She has great art activities that she posts about but, also loves to showcase her zany way of dressing. If you want to read what I did, you can check it out through that link and check out her blog as well. A few weeks ago I wrote a guest post on Cassie Stephens blog.

Shape collage ideas