Animal Shape Collages - First Grade

We read the book Color Zoo by Lois Ehlert and were inspired by the bright shapes and colors. The first graders chose from many paper shapes and colors to create animal collages of their own. 

 

 

Kindergarten Create-a-Shapes

The Kindergarteners started with 2 rectangular papers and cut them diagonally. They glued their 4 new papers to create a shape of their own. They drew patterns and shapes with craypas on their shapes, then painted with watercolors. This is a great lesson about diagonal lines, patterns, cutting practice and watercolor. The results demonstrate how using the same basic supplies can result in unique creations.