AN APPLE FOR THE TEACHER
Grade K+
Age: 4+
Submitted by Amy Schamburek from 20ishParents.com
Objectives:
Create an apple for the teacher using handprints.
What You Need:
- red & green tempera paint
- paper ( 8 1/2 x 11)
- paintbrushes
- small, flat container
- newspaper
What You Do:
- Spread newspaper over the work area.
- Paint palm with red paint.
- Press palm with red paint.
- Pour a small amount of green paint into a flat container.
- Dip pad of thumb in green paint and press above the apple print to make a leaf and stem.
Recommended Books:
Hand-Print Animal Art
by Carolyn Carreiro, Susan Williamson
Unique hand-print animals spring to life as creativity explodes in a burst of color and fun. Kids create special effects and transform hand-prints into finger puppets, cards, mobiles, sculpture, and more.
Bio:
This lesson comes to you courtesy of Amy Schamburek of 20ishParents.com. You can find more back to school ideas at
20ishParents.com.
