In this lesson using commonly known animals such as a fox, dog and an inchworm, students enjoy learning about the movements of various animals. The teacher demonstrates how to move and be like that animal using various exercises and students follow along. Students are able to showcase their psychomotor skills in this lesson.

This lesson could be done with most adults and older kids. It is especially good forelderly women, as many of them have fond memories of sewing and fabric crafts,yet they can no longer do those crafts due to vision or fine motor impairments.This project allows them to make something beautiful with fabric that doesn’tinvolve any sewing.

ART BRIDGES: Lesson Plans for Enrichment, Growth and HealingArt Lesson Plans for a Joan Miro DrawingObjectives: • To introduce a famous Italian artist to the students.• To teach the art element of “Line”• To teach the art element of “Balance”• To practice using these elements in creating a work of art

Nebraska Honors ProgramCLC Expanded Learning Opportunity ClubsArts Around the World Club CurriculumSpring 2019Grade Level: Kindergarten through second gradeIdeal Number of Attendees: 7-15 studentsGoal of Club: Increase the cultural and global awareness of studentsResources: Various Pinterest ideasContent Areas: Social Studies and ArtsFinal Products: Weekly crafts that are related to the country being studiedIntroduction to Club: This Arts Around the World club introduces students to other countriesand cultures through engaging craftsLength of Club: 1 hour and 15 minutesTips and Tricks: Have extra activities (such as coloring pages or worksheets) available forchildren who finish at a faster pace, and watch for students who are becoming distracted.

Overview: Nebraska Honors Program
CLC Expanded Learning Opportunity Clubs
Arts Around the World Club Curriculum
Spring 2019
Grade Level: Kindergarten through second grade
Ideal Number of Attendees: 7-15 students
Goal of Club: Increase the cultural and global awareness of students
Resources: Various Pinterest ideas
Content Areas: Social Studies and Arts
Final Products: Weekly crafts that are related to the country being studied
Introduction to Club: This Arts Around the World club introduces students to other countries
and cultures through engaging crafts
Length of Club: 1 hour and 15 minutes
Tips and Tricks: Have extra activities (such as coloring pages or worksheets) available for
children who finish at a faster pace, and watch for students who are becoming distracted.
Subject: Arts and Humanities, Art History, World Cultures, Physical Geography
Level: Lower Primary, Middle School Material Type: Activity/Lab, Lesson, Lesson Plan Date Added: 08/28/2019
License: Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike Creative Commons Attribution Non-Commercial Share Alike
Language: English
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Hands in ActionA Lesson Inspired by the Teachings of Liz Shea-McCoy With a “Full-Body” Adaptation by Susan Brasch http://www.susanjbrasch.com Also included is a Link to the Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan Aboriginal Hand Prints www.dickblick.com which can also be found in this hub.Objectives:1. To Learn about the importance of hands2. To identify the many uses of hands3. To create art using hands (and other body parts) as both a vehicle and an inspiration4. To incorporate the elements of color, pattern, line, symmetry and negative positive space into the creation of artAudiences:This lesson is appropriate for all ages and audiences but is ideal for elementary-aged children.

Holiday Arts!Lessons Submitted byCathy Harrington, Marilyn Stadler and Donna WilliamsLearning Opportunities:In the USA one thing is certain—Americans love to celebrate their holidays! Decorating homes and communities, serving tables laden with holiday food and enjoying family/community activities all play a big role in celebrating the traditions, cultures and heritages that make up this great country

Introducing the Art Form of CollageA Lesson Inspired by Artist and Teacher Jean MartinObjectives: 1. Share information about the art form of collage.2. Create a simple collage.3. Tell a story about the artist who creates the collage.Audience:This lesson would be suitable for all ages.

Kitchen Art IdeasWith Lessons Inspired by the Teachings ofJean MartinObjectives: The participants will “think outside the box” to:1. Search for materials found in the kitchen than can be used in the art process2. Create art using “unconventional” kitchen equipment, tools and materials Audiences:These activities can be enjoyed by all age groups. All that is required is a little imagination.

Mardi Gras MasksA Lesson Developed and Submitted by Cathy Harrington and Marilyn StadlerObjectives: 1. Introduce the art of mask making to the participants.2. Review the art concepts of formal and informal balance and shape.3. Celebrate Mardi Gras by creating masks using imagination and the materials provided.Audiences:Could be suitable for all ages to enjoy.

Mona Lisa Fact or FictionA Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridgewww.teachkidsart.netObjectives:The participants will be introduced to interesting facts surrounding the painting of the Mona LisaAudiences: This lesson is perfect for anyone, regardless of age, who is interested in learning more about art and history. Use Cheryl’s wonderful plan with your group and consider using her format to explore other art, traditions, cultures, artists and subjects. We are all enriched when we are life-long learners.

Name TanglesA Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridgewww.teachkidsart.netZentangle® is an art form developed by Maria Thomas and Rick Roberts. Zentangle®, per their website, www.zentangle.com, is “an easy to learn method for creating beautiful images from repetitive patterns. Zentangles® are miniature pieces of unplanned, abstract, black and white art created through structured patterns. Creating a Zentangle® is known as tangling and a tangle is a single pattern. Visit Pinterest to see how to create a wide variety of patterns or consider purchasing one of several books available on the subject: Pattern Play: A Zentangle® Creativity Boost by Cris Letourneau, Zen Doodle: Tons of Tangles by Tonia Jenny, Drawing: Drawing Art for Beginners: Doodle Patterns and Shapes by Meredith Graham, Design Originals, Joy of Zentangle® by Marie Browning, and The Art of Zentangle®: 50 Inspiring Ideas for the Meditative Artist by Bremner, Brunell, and Raile. Objectives:The participants will:1. Learn about the “doodling with purpose” art form known as Zentangle®2. Incorporate the art elements of line, pattern, color and positive and negative space in creating artAudiences:This activity is suitable for any age. Zentangles® are an enjoyable and relaxation tool for everyone.

Negative Space Tree Drawing A Copyrighted Activity Re-Posted with Permission from Cheryl Trowbridg ewww.teachkidsart.net
Objectives:The participants will:
1.Use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art
2.Use nature as the inspiration for their art Audience: Cheryl works with children and they were the focus for her in creating this lesson but this activity could be used with all ages. This is a perfect project for winter or early spring before trees have budded and leafed out.

Art ClubBy: Elizabeth Griggs - University of Nebraska-Lincoln Copyright 2018 by Elizabeth Griggs under Creative Commons Non-commercial License. Individuals and organizations may copy, reproduce, distribute, and perform this work and alter or remix this work for non-commercial purposes onlyNEBRASKA HONORS PROGRAM CLC EXPANDED LEARNING OPPORTUNITY CLUBS INFORMATION SHEET:Name of Club: Art Club Age/Grade Level: K-5 Number of Attendees: (ideal number) 10 Goal of the Club: (learning objectives/outcomes) The goal of this art club is to introduce students to various painting techniques. Resources: (Information for club provided by) Information for my club was obtained from my previous experience at an art studio. Content Areas: (check all that apply) ☒ Arts (Visual, Music, Theater & Performance) ☐ Literacy ☐ STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math) ☐ Social Studies ☐ Wellness (Physical Education, Health, Nutrition & Character Education) Outputs or final products: (Does the club have a final product/project to showcase to community?) The final products included many paintings, including a grass landscape, watercolor paintings, an abstract piece and a Halloween inspired piece created by the attendees. Introducing your Club/Activities: This club is designed for those students who enjoy being creative and learning various painting techniques. General Directions: Have fun and allow students to use their creativity to paint works of art. Be flexible as students will put their own spin on the planned projects. Tips/Tricks: Students enjoyed having free time to paint whatever they wanted. It is most successful when few instructions were given, and students got to decide what to add to the paintings. It is recommended that the club is carried out by two or more leaders.

“Rapper” ArtCollect and recycle product wrappers for a “green” art project worthy of good-citizen attention! Students save and trade wrappers to make a collage paper background. Then the background is combined with an introductory printmaking process to create a graphic design.Students choose words and phrases related to their “rapper” collage and cut them from thin foam to create a print plate. Cut-out letters are simply turned backwards onto the plate — no intricate reverse carving into linoleum. “Rapper” Art is an easy process for making posters, book covers and signs in multiples.Grade Levels K-6Note: Instructions and materials based on a class of 25 students. Adjust as needed.

Resist Painting A Lesson Developed by Anna AlcaldeObjectives: 1. To learn about the art method of resist2. To create a painting using the art resist method3. To use the art elements of line, color and negative and positive space to create art and manipulate art materialsAudiences:This lesson would be appropriate for all ages—children to senior citizens.

Self Portrait CollageA Lesson Submitted by Marilyn Stadler and Cathy HarringtonWith a link to the Copyrighted Dick Blick Lesson Plan “Changing Faces”www.dickblick.comObjectives: The participants will:1. Build upon the concept of creating simple collages2. Reflect upon themselves—their strengths, weaknesses, talents, etc.3. Use clippings of words and other materials or images to create a self-portrait4. Share insights about the art created with othersAudience:This lesson would be suitable for upper elementary ages to senior citizens.