Scratch Art Leaves

Each student drew and designed a leaf in their sketchbook using zentangles. When design was approved, they filled in the back of their paper with graphite and transferred it to a small (4"x6") piece of scratch art paper (gold or silver). Using small wooden scratching tools they carefully scratched the black layer of their paper to reveal the metallic color underneath. This was the first time any of the students have used scratch art paper so I was very pleased with the results! Some of them didn't like how long it took to complete the whole process while others were begging me for more.

(Mounted on maroon cardstock for display)

Fall textures

 First and Second Graders drew a tree by using the letter Y and V to make branches. Next, they put leaves underneath their papers for texture and colored on top with fall color crayons.

Before starting these lessons, the students walked with me in a school yard to collect leaves. The following leaves are done by Kindergarteners.

Kindergarten Sunflowers! Students practiced cutting and glueing skills. The seeds were done using acrylic paint and q-tips. 

It's the Great Pumpkin!

A hallway display for fall! One of my small 4th grade classes made the pumpkin weavings during one 30 minute session.