DISTANCE LEARNING WEEK ONE: OPTIONAL ACTIVITIES

Here is a sketch of my cockatiels: I took a photo of them one day after giving them a seed treat and then looked at the picture to do my drawing. I love to learn about and draw animals - they are fascinating!

Dear Students and Parents, 

I miss you all so much and I hope you have been making the most of your time at home! Our family has been planting a garden, walking, cooking, and baking up some tasty treats. (My 5th grade son, Peter, has even been working on a few stop-motion animation movie clips with Lego figures...) Also, we have thoroughly enjoyed all of the online zookeeper presentations, especially the Home Safari from the Cincinnati Zoo (link takes you to their Facebook page). These are terrific for drawing animals - just pause the video and draw Fiona the hippo, the giraffe eating lettuce, the porcupine, or even the sloth! It is easy to see how this scripture holds true when you watch these videos: "You made them rulers over the works of your hands; you put everything under their feet. All flocks and herds, and the animals of the wild, the birds in the sky, and the fish in the sea, all that swim the paths of the seas. Lord, our Lord, how majestic is your name in all the earth!" Psalm 8:6-9

I am very interested to see what kind of artwork you have been dreaming up at home! We are all creative artists - that creativity just comes out in different ways. Do you cook, write, draw, sing, or dance? Send me a picture or note via email to let me know what kind of artwork you have been creating and I will post these photos here on the art classroom blog! (annanichols@hcachristian.org) We may even post some on the school Facebook/Instagram pages... 

Remember, this week the assignment is optional. Next Monday I will send another email with a fun activity you can do at home, then send in a photo of your art! 

If you are looking for some ideas and resources related to making art at home, check these links out:

PRESCHOOL/KINDERGARTEN ARTISTS:

Art For Kids Hub: Projects For Kids 5 and Under (YouTube)
ericcarle.com (activities from the author of The Very Hungry Caterpillar) 
Here are more activities based on Eric Carle books: readbrightly.com
smallhandsbigart.com
Preschool Picassos
18 Fun Outdoor Activities For Toddlers and Preschoolers
Cassie Stephens: How To Make Salt Dough Clay (YouTube)
Cassie Stephens: Clay Projects (YouTube)

ELEMENTARY ARTISTS:

Mr. P Studios: YouTube

 Cassie Stephens: YouTube

Art For Kids Hub: YouTube

Lunch Doodles With Mo Williams, The Kennedy Center

Explore: Tate Kids (Tate Art Museum resources and activities for kids; parents, please review these first before allowing your child to play)
Free Drawing Classes From Famous Illustrators
Art Games: this is a collection of a variety of online art games for kids! 


MIDDLE & HIGH SCHOOL ARTISTS:

Art John (easy YouTube drawing and art tutorials)

The Art Project (easy, moderate, & challenging tutorials on YouTube)

Circle Line Art School (easy, moderate, & challenging tutorials on YouTube)
Bob Ross on YouTube
Art Games: collection of links to online games and ways of making digital art
The Art Assignment, YouTube (ideas for creating art that makes you think)