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
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Macaroni & Corn Kernel Art For Learning Punctuation
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
Writing In Action With Verbs & Adjectives – Classroom Lesson
Objective: To enhance descriptive writing using verbs and adjectives through visuals showing action Age: 5+ Time: 20 minutes (writing varies) Grades: K-3 Materials: Small pictures of animals/ people Colored pencils Crayons White paper Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors … Read More
How To Create Dioramas & Trioramas In The Classroom
Objective: A 3-D way of displaying work, creatively enhancing written details Ages: 6+ Time: 45 minutes; writing will vary Grades: 1st + Materials: Shoe box Artifacts Scissors Coloring supplies (crayons, markers, colored pencils or paints) Tape Stapler Index cards Construction … Read More
How To Use Collages to Enhance Creative Writing In The Classroom
Objective: To enhance descriptive, expository, and creative writing using scraps Age: 6+ Time: 30-45 minutes (writing/art varies) Grades: K-5 Materials: Scrap paper Construction paper Lined paper Pencil Glue Scissors Colored pencils Markers or watercolor paints (optional) Using Collages to Enhance … Read More
Painting With Words – Descriptive Writing Lesson Plan For The Classroom
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
Building Descriptive Writing Skills Through Visual Art – Classroom Lesson Plan
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
Poetry & Writing with Texture & Color – Classroom Lesson Plan
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
Sand & Salt Texture Writing for the Classroom
Objective: To visually enhance any subject through texture and rich vocabulary Ages: 5+ Time: 30-45 minutes Grades: 1st + Materials: Sand or salt White multi-media paper Construction paper Watercolor paints or watered down tempera paint Brushes Crayons Pencils (or fine … Read More
How to Inspire Note-Taking & Poetry in the Classroom
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