Sunday, May 10, 2020

Online Art Lessons-Week 8


Welcome to Art Class at B. Bernice Young School! 

Virtual Learning Week 8: BUILD IT WEEK
 Last year I visited the Vessel in NYC. This interactive art structure was built by Thomas Heatherwick in 2019 as part of the Hudson Yards Redevelopment Project. Today you'll become a builder as you construct a castle, city, or house using various boxes and other supplies.


When you complete your art project please email me a photo of your artwork and include your child's name and classroom teacher's name.

If you have any questions or concerns please email Mr. Giannetto. 

Please follow me on Facebook: Young School Art with Mr. Giannetto
and Instagram @youngschoolartwithmr.g for additional art activities.

Weekly Optional Art Challenge
What does Burlington Township mean to me? 

Draw a picture and write a bit about what you love most about Burlington Township. Think about the people, the schools, and the places that make up our community. Email me a photo of your work so I can share it with Young School families and staff. 


Congratulations Young School Artists! 

I'm so proud of all my students who have been creating fantastic artwork at home! Here's a shoutout to Young School's Distance E-Learning Star Students of the week!
 (All photos are posted with parental permission. Additional artists will be highlighted each week.To have your child participate please include permission to post in your email).









Kindergarten, 1st, and 2nd Grade Building Activity

Your child may pick one of the following building activities to complete this week. I have suggested a list of supplies, but please use whatever you have available at home. These art activities incorporate STEAM Learning and Creative Play with art at home. Each activity also includes modifications for your child's age and ability level.

STEAM Learning
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Art, and Math) exploration boosts the development of critical thinking skills, problem solving skills, hands-on learning, and creative thinking.

Creative Play 
Playing is learning! Creative play is relaxed, flexible, and encourages freedom through trial and error. Let self-expression and your imagination take over.

Please pick one of the following building choices: 
1. Build a Castle
2. Build a City
3. Build a House

Suggested Materials: cardboard boxes, shoe boxes, cereal boxes, construction paper, glue, markers, masking tape, paper tubes, straws, and other items you have at home. 
1. Build a Castle 


Warm up: What castles are you familiar with from movies or books? Think about who lives in a castle. Can you identify the Disney castle from the photos below? The other castles and similar structures are photos I've taken on trips to France and Spain.



Step 1: Plan the type of castle that you would like to make. How big will it be? Will there be towers and windows?
Step 2: Begin to build you castle. Start with the largest box and attach towers and smaller boxes. 
Step 3: Add details such as a door, roofs, windows, and flags with cut paper or draw the details with markers. The models below can be helpful to you as you construct your castle.


Step 4: Use small toy figures and play with your castle.
Modifications: 
1. Draw and color a picture of your castle.
2. Name your castle and identify who lives inside.
3. Draw a king and queen to add to your castle.

2. Build a City



Have you been to a big city such as Philadelphia or NYC? Can you name a foreign city such as Paris or London? What types of buildings do you see in a city? What sounds do you hear in a city?
 The photos below are from some cities I've visited around the world. Can you find NYC, Philadelphia, Chicago, New Orleans, Barcelona, and Paris?



Step 1: Plan and prepare to design the city that you would like to make. How many buildings will you make? Will there be skyscrapers and/or museums? 
Step 2: Start with the largest box. Use construction paper to cover the box to represent a tall building. 
Step 3: Cut out or draw details to the building including windows and doors. Add additional buildings of various sizes.
Step 4: Cut strips of black paper to add roads to your city.
Step 5: Use small toy figures and cars to play with your city. 
Modifications: 
1. Draw and color a picture of your city.
2. Name your city and identify each building.
3. Draw people to add to your city. 

3. Build a House



Think about your house or a house you have visited. How many rooms are in the house? Can you name each one? How many windows? What color is the house? 
Clip Art Houses

Step 1: Plan the type of house that you would like to make. Will it be made up of squares and rectangles?
Step 2: Begin to build your house. Start with a large box. Cover it with construction paper. 
Step 3: Cut or draw windows and doors on the house.
Step 4: Add details such as a chimney and a pathway.
Step 5: Use small toy figures to play with your house.
Modifications: 
1. Draw and color a picture of your house.
2. Identify who lives in the house and name each room inside.
3. Draw a family to add to your house.
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