Build a Bug
(Optional Project)
Today we are going to use our lines and shapes with our ABCs of Art!!
The ABCs of ART
The ABCs of ART
Today we will play with Color, Shapes, & Sizes!
Today we will play with Color, Shapes, & Sizes!
What are some SHAPES that we know?
What are some SHAPES that we know?
How about size? What color is the largest circle?
How about size? What color is the largest circle?
Examples of bugs you can make with shapes:
Examples of bugs you can make with shapes:
- butterfly
- beetle
- bee
- caterpillar
- ant
- dragonfly
Classroom Supplies: Glue sticks and scissors (as available)
Supplies:
- Manilla paper for background
- Paper shapes (needed prep for lots of shapes)
- Markers for details
Step 1 : Each student will start with a manilla paper. Choose big shapes to create the body of your bug.
Step 1 : Each student will start with a manilla paper. Choose big shapes to create the body of your bug.
Step 2: Glue your big shapes together to make a bug.
Step 2: Glue your big shapes together to make a bug.
Step 3: Choose medium and small shapes to add to your bug.
Step 3: Choose medium and small shapes to add to your bug.
Step 4: Glue your shapes to your bug!
Step 4: Glue your shapes to your bug!
Step 5: Finally, use markers to add little details such as eyes and grass. Now you can name your bug too!!
Step 5: Finally, use markers to add little details such as eyes and grass. Now you can name your bug too!!