Unit Overview: Students create themed art using video references, oil pastel blending technique, and glitter.
First grade smelled spring break in the air and caught spring fever. They were jumpy, and I was bored with typical art lesson. So, without further ado, the Easter Peep Poster project was born. We tied writing into the unit by having student write bunny and egg puns on their posters. For example: "Hoppy Easter", "Have an egg-cellent spring break", and "Don't worry, be hoppy". Finally, we get to discuss a sore subject of mine . . . glitter. I know most art teachers are all about the glitter. But not me. In fact, I can think of only one thing more aggravating than glitter . . . intense, blistering poison ivy covering the entire body. Nonetheless, I tried glitter, on this crazy day, for the first time in my entire teaching history. After a prayer for help from above, I set off, reminding the students that glitter was a privilege. And privileges are earned, not given. My advice for using glitter is to do it by a sink, or in a sink. Line the sink with large pieces of paper to prevent the majority of going down the drain. Then, apply the glitter to the wet glue and give it a super shake to remove any excess glitter. Also, be sparing with the glitter. This is one thing where "more IS NOT merrier". Also, when applying glitter, never use the same color glitter on the same paper. It blends in too much and doesn't look good. Glitter is meant to highlight, to sparkle! Use it with love and care, and sparingly.
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