Here are my 1st graders works of art in progress: Mixed Media African Symmetrical Masks. After drawing half of a mask in oil pastel, we said our magic spell and rubbed it with the handles of scissors. We made a ghost print by rubbing it and then outlined it to make it darker. We are using color sticks and oil pastel to fill in the shapes and backgrounds. The students learn all about African art prior to this project via a Powerpont presentation and after the project, they write a short story to read during show and tell. There's a lot to this project but it is worth it because you can squeeze a lot of art content into it. It also produces some amazing art!
The original idea came from an art teacher in Paducah, KY but the spell, pre-assessment and story are my own. Here's my spell. The teacher says it and the students repeat.
Hokey Pokey,
Smokey Wokey
Boo! (Repeat)
Oh African mask spirits
lend me your ears.
Make my mask
the best mask
you've seen in years!
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