Tissue Paper Abstracts—
| 2nd & 3rd Grade |
Project scope—
For 2nd and 3rd graders, we explored tissue paper by creating abstract compositions. This is a lower risk project but rich in the sense that I am introducing them to an artist who works with tissue paper professionally. Maya Freelon, the artist, is incredible and perfect for this lesson.
Learning Objectives—
Students will learn that they can create an abstract composition through the layering of different colored and shaped tissue papers.
Students will learn that they can create different colors by layering colored tissue paper.
Enduring Understanding
Artists and designers experiment with forms, structures, materials, concepts, media, and art-making approaches.
Students benefit from experimenting and discovering new things. This leads to problem solving, increased curiosity, and higher levels of engagement.
Students can discover that color mixing can be achieved; not only using paint.
Standards—
Anchor Standard 2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
VA:Cr2.1.2: Experiment with various materials and tools to explore personal interests in a work of art or design.
VA:Cr2.1.3: Create personally satisfying artwork using a variety of artistic processes and materials.
VA:Cr2.2.2: Demonstrate safe procedures for using and cleaning art tools, equipment, and studio spaces
VA:Cr2.2.3: Demonstrate an understanding of the safe and proficient use of materials, tools, and equipment for a variety of artistic processes.
— Student Work —
Hasan, 3rd Grade
Kaitlyn, 3rd Grade
Guiliana, 2nd Grade
Kylie, 2nd Grade
Noah, 3rd Grade
Dylan, 2nd Grade
Sophie, 3rd Grade
Visual presentation used to introduce this lesson — Google Slides
