It’s time for no rules and less stress! This is an opportunity for students to write freely at any given moment. This activity can be instructed a number of ways. Children enjoy this strategy because there are no specific rules. … Read More
Objective: To enhance narrative and descriptive writing using illustrations cut into parts; showing a beginning, middle, and ending Age: 5+ Time: 40 minutes (writing varies) Grades: k-4 Materials: Pictures of animals, people, places (optional) Colored pencils, markers, crayons or paint … Read More
Objective: To use “art” to enhance descriptive sentences using basic writing steps Age: 5 + Time: 30 minutes Grades: 1-12 Materials: Paper Pencil A painting (real painting or a print) Clip-board (extra) Easel to display print if needed, or trip … Read More
Objective: To write descriptively with no rules Age: 5+ Time: 15-30 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Paintings (use student paintings, online resources, or paintings that kids find around their home) Drawing Supplies Writing Paper or Journal Pre-cut Frames … Read More
Objective: To use enhance writing and punctuation through textured art mediums. Age: 5 – 9 Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten – 3 Materials: Elbow macaroni Corn kernel Lined paper Pencil Glue or tape Markers or Crayons or Paint … Read More
Objective: To enhance descriptive writing using the senses through visual memory and visual imagery Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-4 Materials: Small pictures of animals/ people, places & things (optional) Colored pencils Crayons Watercolor paints Brushes White … Read More
Objective: To enhance descriptive writing using precise explanations & directions on how to make or do something Age: 6+ Time: 30-35 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: 1-4 Materials: Small pictures of animals/ people, places & things (optional) Colored pencils Crayons Watercolor … Read More
Objective: To visually enhance poetry and writing through texture and color Ages: 5+ Time: 20-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Masking tape Paint Paintbrush Sponges Construction paper (or oak tag paper) Scissors A great activity for any season! … Read More
Objective: To inspire note-taking and poetry to come to life in a fun and ‘puzzling’ way Ages: 6+ Time: Approximately 25-45 minutes Grades: 1st + Materials: Construction paper Glue Scissors Colored pencils (or pencils) Markers (or crayons) Paint Brushes Magazine visual or coloring … Read More
Objective: To enhance children’s visual art and writing through the use of tissue paper Age: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing varies) Grades: Kindergarten + Materials: Elmer’s Glue or white liquid glue Small container Brush Tissue paper Construction paper Scissors Marker … Read More
