First Grade: Linnea in Monet's Garden
Shaving cream and elmers glue!
This is every student's favorite. The thick paint mixture is fun, easy and a great way to explore Claude Monet's style as an impressionist.
We discussed his life and works in a slide presentation and watched a WONDERFUL
video called Linnea in Monet's Garden. I highly recommend this great story which is available through Netflix.
I use about 1 part glue to every 4 parts shaving cream. You may color it with tempra as needed.
Water Lily Pond
After the introduction of Monet's style
fill containers with the paint recipe- slightly colored in a blue tint
continue to add more blue (or blue/violet) as students twist long blobs and smears on their boards or paper
let dry
next class- add the lily pads and flowers with the same process
encourage kids to have objects fall off the edge
I'm so excited to try this! Thanks for the post.
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