I *love* some of the fun character and and multicultural education lessons they do as a lead-up to the festival. One great lesson is the integrated literature / character education / art lesson from the {wonderful} art teacher. First she reads The Crayon Box that Talked by Shane Derolf - it's the *cutest* poem about diversity, with the crayons all learning that they work together to create a bigger picture, and ask, "What would happen if there were only one color in the crayon box?"
Then she teaches them the basics of a self-portrait, and they draw themselves on a crayon that they add to a big crayon box she's made for the wall. The result is beautiful!
The {wonderful} art teacher also makes other beautiful displays. Check out her Pinterest account if you want to see more of her inspiration ... Here are a few of my other favorites from around the school ...
WOW! Thanks for sharing, Heather
ReplyDeleteSure! She does a great job - I had to share with the blog-world! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration! So glad I am following your blog.
ReplyDeleteTara
The Math Maniac
I love the book "The Crayon Box that Talked". I just discovered it this year and my students really enjoyed it. I will definitely have to try the crayon art idea next year. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteJennifer
Love Teaching Kids