One-Shape Pictures

Materials

lots of construction paper in different colors

Instructions

1. Engage the children in a discussion to decide on the single shape they will use
in this art project. Use a basic shape like a triangle, square, rectangle, or circle.
2. Cut several shapes in different sizes from a variety of paper.
3. Encourage the children to think of creative ways they can make pictures using
colorful shapes. For example, if the children are using circles, they could put
them together to make a colorful flower garden, a snowman family, and so on.
Also, consider doing "modern" shape art: experiment with putting several
different-sized shapes next to each other or on top of each other.
4. Have "gallery time," and give each child a chance to talk about his artwork.
Assessment
To assess the children's learning, consider the following:
l Include shape artwork in portfolio documentation. Include the children's
input (for example, record what the children say about their artwork at gallery
time).
l Ask the children questions about shapes at the beginning and again the end of
the activity. Use visual clues if necessary (for example, if children are having
trouble identifying a rectangle, say, "A rectangle looks like a door").