Hi Kindergarten Artists!
Can you believe we have (almost) made it to summer vacation?! What is your favourite summer treat? My daughter and I like to eat popsicles when it is really hot out. If you could create your own popsicle or dessert flavour, what would it be?
For our last art activity, I want you to make up some new popsicle flavours. They can be yummy or silly…just use your imagination:)
What you need:
colouring materials
paper
Have Fun!
It has been a very unusual school year and I am so proud of all of you.
Have a wonderful summer and I will see you soon!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email a photo of your work to:
kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Here are some flavours that my daughter and I made together.
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
First, listen to the story “One” by Kathryn Otoshi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SbgsR0SP0y0
This story is about someone who did not back down when someone else was being picked on. The story ends with the message that “Everyone Counts”. That means that everyone matters and has value. Talk about the following questions with someone at home:
I know that I matter because…
I can help others matter by…
I can include others by…
Now, choose ONE activity to complete this week:
Fingerprint Faces
What you need:
Washable markers and Paper
(you can also do this activity by drawing different coloured circles on a paper, instead of fingerprints)
Steps:
1. Colour on one of your fingertips with WASHABLE marker
2. Press your finger onto the paper
3. Repeat with different colours
4. Draw details to the fingerprint to turn them into faces (or other objects)
OR
Puppets
What you need:
Construction paper in different colours (or you could colour different colours on white paper), Scissors, Tape or glue, Popsicle sticks or straws, Colouring materials
Steps:
1. Cut out a red, blue, yellow, green, purple, and orange circle
2. Cut out a number ONE
3. Draw a face on each one
4. Glue or tape each circle to a popsicle stick or straw
5. You can create a puppet show based on the story or make up your own
Have Fun!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email your work to: kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
June 8th is World Oceans Day, which is a day to celebrate ways to keep our oceans clean and protected.
Artist Connection:
The Toronto Zoo has an art exhibit called “Washed Ashore”, which is a collection of sculptures of sea creatures. If you look closely you can see that they are actually made of plastic pollution that has been collected from oceans around the world. This artwork is a reminder of how important it is for us to reduce, reuse and recycle in our everyday lives. You can learn more about the sculptures here:
http://www.torontozoo.com/washedashore/Sculptures
Now, you can try this art project:
Bottle Cap Fish
You will need:
Paper
Plastic bottle caps from your recycling bin
Googly eyes (or you can draw eyes)
Glue
Colouring materials
Steps:
1. Find plastic bottle caps from your recycling bin
2. Glue on eyes (or draw them on) and then glue the caps to a paper
3. Draw a tail on each fish
4. Colour in your fish and add other underwater details
Have Fun!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email your work to: kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Hi Kindergarten Artists,
This week, we have another book by Lois Ehlert to listen to, all about healthy foods that we can eat:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tgxsX4fRTuQ
Now, choose ONE activity to complete this week:
Fruit and Vegetable Faces
Try drawing a face, but instead of eyes, nose, mouth and other features, think of different fruits and vegetables you could draw for each feature.
*You could also do this activity with real food on a plate.
Or
Printmaking
Steps:
1. Have an adult help to cut pieces from fruits and vegetables
2. Pour a small amount of paint onto a plate or tray
3. Dip the different pieces of fruit and veggies into the paint and then print them onto a piece of paper. What shapes and textures can you make?
Have Fun!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email your work to: kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
I hope that you have been able to enjoy this beautiful spring weather that we have been having. Have you noticed all the colours that have started to bloom in the neighbourhood?
First, listen to the book “Planting a Rainbow” by Lois Ehlert.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r_WhqKfIWSs
Then, choose different colours to colour on a paper.
Next, go on a “Colour Search” around your home and collect small objects that are different colours.
Finally, sort them on your paper and take a photo.
Have fun!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email your work to: kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
Did you know that May 20th is World Bee Day?
In honour of these extremely important insects, you have a choice of 2 bee-inspired art projects.
Choose ONE activity to complete this week:
What you need:
paper towel rolls, scissors, paper, glue, colouring materials
Steps:
1. Have someone help you cut up a paper towel roll into small pieces
2. Fold each piece into a square shape
3. Glue the pieces together onto a piece of paper
4. Draw bees around your hive
OR
Follow these 10 steps to draw your own bee!
Artist Connection:
Learn about Artist Matthew Willey, who has painted 50,000 bees in murals around the world.
You can watch this short video to learn about “The Good of the Hive” Mural Project:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cr1ZSTRdFd0
Have Fun!
You can email your work to: kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
From Ms. Taylor
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
I really miss seeing all of you. How are you feeling? I’ve been feeling happy, sleepy and a bit nervous. Making art can be a good way to express your feelings, even if you don’t know how to say them.
First, listen to the story “Grumpy Monkey” by Suzanne Lang:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wylzbbSL668
After listening to the story, think of as many different feelings that you can. (happy, sad, scared, excited…)
Choose ONE activity to do with your family:
1. Draw portraits of yourself showing different feelings. How can you change the features on your face to show those feelings?
OR
2. Have someone take pictures of you showing different feelings or emotions.
Have Fun!
You can email photos of your work to:
kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
My daughter helped show different feelings in drawings and photos
Hi Kindergarten Artists!
This week we are going to learn a new technique, made famous by author/illustrator Eric Carle. (You probably know his very famous book “The Very Hungry Caterpillar”.)
Eric Carle is a famous author and illustrator, known for his technique of PAINTED PAPER COLLAGE. When making his illustrations, he first creates a variety of brightly coloured papers with different brushstrokes and textures. He then cuts them into shapes to make the pictures for his books.
You can try out this technique to create a picture for your mom (...or grandma, aunt, family friend, or someone else who is special to you).
First, listen to the story “I Love Mom” by Eric Carle
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=mYeDkMJl7l8
What you will need:
Paper, Paint, Crayons, Scissors, Glue (you could also use markers or other colouring materials instead of paint)
Steps:
1. Fill different pieces of paper with lines, shapes and marks using crayons.
2. Paint on top of your crayon drawings. Try using different brushstrokes or splatter the paint to make textures. (you can also use markers to create colourful paper if you don’t have paint.)
3. Have someone help you cut out the letters.
4. Glue your letters to a larger piece of paper.
Have Fun!
From Ms. Taylor
Hi Kindergarten Artists,
One way to feel connected to people you haven’t seen in a while is to create art that sends messages of friendship, kindness and love.
First, listen to the book: “See a Heart, Share a Heart” by Eric Telchin
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=0AzYnwKACN4
After listening to the book, you can either try out the found object heart from the video or use other materials from your home to create hearts. You can try using markers, paint, chalk, paper, or everyday objects.
Have fun!
From Ms. Taylor
Here are some hearts my daughter and I made together:
Hi Kindergarten Artists! Did you know that April 22, 2020 is Earth Day?
You have 2 choices for your art challenge this week.
Choose ONE activity to do with your family.
Have Fun!
From Ms. Taylor
You can email photos of your artwork to:
kristin.taylor@tdsb.on.ca
Challenge # 1:
Create a Flower using materials from your recycling bin
Materials you will need:
· Empty boxes (crackers, cereal, cookies, etc.) or pages from old magazines
· Scissors (*Please make sure that an adult is with you when you are using scissors. If you don’t have scissors, you can tear the boxes into pieces)
· Glue
Steps:
1. Cut out the petals for your flower from different boxes. Try to find different colours so that your flower is bright and colourful!
2. Cut out a circle for the centre of your flower. Cut out a long, skinny rectangle for the stem. Cut out leaf shapes.
3. Put the pieces of your flower together and glue it to a paper (*if you do not have glue, you can arrange the pieces of your flower on the table and have someone take a photo.)
Challenge #2:
Find Colours in Nature
Go on a walk with your family in the neighbourhood. (Make sure to practice Social Distancing)
How many colours can you find? Can you find every colour of the rainbow? Have someone help you take pictures of the colours you found.
If you are staying inside, how many colours can you find around your home of objects from nature?
Literacy Connection:
Listen to the story “Anywhere Artist” by Nikki Slade Robinson
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=XAteKM5iMcI
All about a girl who uses her imagination and the world around her to create her art.
Here's what we found outside
Here's what we found inside