Week of May 18th: Animals/Creature Creations

Paper Collage Foxhttps://www.easypeasyandfun.com/paper-collage-fox-craft/

Imagine you have just discovered a new animal.Draw and color your new “mixed up” creature.Where does it live?- Ideas: Jungle, on a planet or star, the ocean, imaginary world• What details make it interesting?• What animals is it similar to?• What animals live in the same habitat (area)?

Draw a Romero Britto cathttps://artprojectsforkids.org/draw-a-romero-britto-cat/

Paper Plate Butterflyhttps://wildandthree.com/paper-plate-butterfly-craft/

Snail Mosaichttps://www.thebestideasforkids.com/paper-plate-snail-craft/

Chalk Art Peacockhttps://www.gluedtomycraftsblog.com/2019/05/chalk-art-peacock.html

How to draw farm animals!Here's an easy and short video on how to draw a variety of farm animals.https://youtu.be/m7ZdyFXlF7U

Draw your school mascot!!!Bridgeport Bears:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZDrfxrnjNtsCandlebrook Cubs:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kAx8-pFj2CUCaley Cougars:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qO4prCqDFS8Gulph Gators:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Z7-FTqXAXARoberts Raccoons:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ST5GG-zS1BE

How to draw a scary cute monster (folding surprise)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RY0fIi5eQ8g&list=PLnoO3k54vcBSa78-fuytax0hGgVRZOBsp&index=7&t=0s

Additional Resources

Giraffes Can’t Dance (Animation Short Movie)https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vZjsLK5vwNUGiraffes Can’t Dance Read-Aloudhttp://www.viewpure.com/4UNRduYI_04?start=0&end=0

“Giraffes CAN Dance” Art Project

Materials:

Pencil

Crayons

Watercolor paint (if available); Cold brewed tea or coffee also work great for painting the brown spots

Yellow construction paper for the giraffe (can color white paper with a yellow crayon)

Black construction paper (if available, for the background)

Procedure:

1. Read the book and/or watch the short animated version of "Giraffes Can't Dance”. It conveys a great message about individuality and acceptance.

2. On yellow paper, draw a large oval in the center of the page. This is the body.

3. Draw a curved neck with an oval or triangular head on one end of the large oval (body). The head can go on either side.

4. Draw four legs, bent in different directions. Try to make the legs fairly thick for ease of cutting and gluing.

5. Draw a tail at the opposite end of the head.

6. Draw details: eyes, nostrils, spots, etc.

7. Using watercolor paint or cold brewed tea/coffee, paint brown spots on the yellow paper giraffe. Let it dry completely!

8. While your giraffe is drying, you can work on the background! Using crayons, draw a jungle scene on black (or any color available) paper.

9. Once your jungle background is finished, carefully cut out and glue the giraffe to the background.

10. Send a picture of your completed masterpiece to sdubrunfaut@umasd.org for our virtual art gallery!

Resources for Further Creative Exploration of Animals/Creature Creations Theme:

Zoo Handprint Animals

https://www.craftymorning.com/fun-zoo-animal-handprint-crafts-kids/

Abstract Giraffe Painting for Kids

https://www.artycraftykids.com/art/abstract-giraffe-painting-idea-for-kids/?preview=true&_thumbnail_id=44591&utm_medium=social&utm_source=pinterest&utm_campaign=tailwind_tribes&utm_content=tribes&utm_term=726279150_29364590_240565

50+ Zoo Animal Crafts for Kids

https://iheartcraftythings.com/50-zoo-animal-crafts-kids.html

14 Panda Craft Ideas

https://www.mykidstime.com/things-to-do/14-perfect-panda-craft-ideas-for-kids-make/