Each week select one activity from the following to complete. Samples of each activities

are also listed.

Activity 1: Paper Mosaic – Shape Mosaic

-Materials: Construction Paper, Pencil, Eraser, Scissor, Glue

-Directions: On a black construction paper, draw a big shape in pencil. Select two colors of construction

paper, one for the inside of the shape and the other for the background. With these two colors, cut

small pieces to glue on the black construction paper leaving some space in between to avoid

overlapping.

Activity 2: Watercolor Painting – Painting-Ish

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=30LOl1GfLMo (crumble paper demonstration)

-Materials: Paper, Pencil, Eraser, Watercolor Paints, Brush, Water, Paper Towel

-Additional Materials: Placemat, Apron/T-Shirts

-Directions: You are to listen to the read aloud “Ish” by Peter H. Reynolds

(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QKuXo5cIRtI). Like Ramon, you are going to crumble your paper

into a ball, not too tight. Then you are to use your watercolor paints to carefully paint the ball. Your

hands will get colorful so have paper towel close by! Open the paper and paint the missing spots. Let

your colorful masterpiece dry.

Activity 3: Upcycled Art – Easter Eggs

-Materials: Paper, Pencil, Eraser, Colorful Tissue Paper, Glue, Scissor

-Additional Materials: Placemat

-Directions: You are to listen to the read aloud “The Best Easter Egg Hunt Ever” illustrated by Katy

Hudson and written by Dawn Casey (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v1kRZB0Tc_k). On your paper,

divide into four sections with your pencil. Horizontal and vertical lines in the middle. In each section,

draw an Easter Egg using lines and shapes to create patterns with a pencil. Carefully place glue on small

sections of the Easter Egg at a time. Then tear small pieces of tissue paper, roll into a ball, and piece on

glue. Your hands will get sticky and that is okay! When your Easter Eggs are dry, cut them out.

-Note: If you do not have tissue paper, you can use construction paper.

Activity 4: Still Life Drawing – Monochromatic Scavenger Hunt

-Materials: anything inside your house or backyard, Paper, Pencil, Crayons

-Directions: You are to pick one color (monochromatic) and find 4-5 objects of various shades of the

chosen color (from light to dark). Arrange them however you want on the table. Then draw and color

your objects in the order you placed them.

-Note: Be sure to ask your parents for help before grabbing objects. If a sibling is also participating, both

may have the same color, but must have different objects.

Activity 5: Virtual Tour – The MET Museum (parent supervision required)

Important Note: Parents, it is very important that you assist your child in this activity. The site is a Kid

Version, but as we know, art will always bring up numerous questions and topics for discussion. I highly

encourage you to visit the site beforehand so that you are aware of the artifacts that may pop up as well

as navigate with ease. There are age appropriate videos that can explain specific eras and artifacts that

are worth listening to. I am always available for any questions or concerns.

https://www.metmuseum.org/art/online-features/metkids/explore/

-Materials: Electronic Device (preferably laptop or tablet), Household Items

-Directions: With your parents help, you are going to take a virtual field trip to the MET. Talk with your

parents about the artworks you see, what do you like or dislike about it, why do you think it is or is not

art, is it similar or different of what we see today. Listen to each other in a respectful manner and

understand that everyone has different options. After you see at least 6 artworks, pick your favorite to

redraw! Use what you have at home, maybe ask a family member to be an extra and dress up the best

you can. Use crayons, markers, color pencils, or whatever else you have at home! Try your best and have

fun! Always remember to label who was the original artist and title of the artwork if available.

-Recommended Exhibits: Islamic Art (center left), Modern and Contemporary Art (upper left), Medieval

Art and the Cloisters (center), European Paintings (upper center), Egyptian Art (lower right), Asian Art

(center right), the American Wing (upper right)

Activity 1

Activity 2

Activity 3

Activity 4

Activity 5

Vincent van Gogh

“Starry Night”

Claude Monet

“Water Lilies”

Vincent van Gogh

“Sunflowers”