Lessons in English
E41. Making Art Inspired by Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
The first video demonstrates how to create a two-dimensional art work inspired by the book
Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett using materials found in the kitchen. The second video
demonstrates how to create a video of the same materials in motion.
Art Activity 1:
Creating a Two-Dimensional Fireworks Display Artwork
Materials:
Plain white paper (e.g., white construction paper or watercolor paper)
Food Coloring
Liquid Dish Soap
Masking Tape
Q Tips
Milk
A Brush to Speed the Milk
Directions:
Use masking tape to lightly tape the white sheet of paper down to a protected flat
surface. Use the brush to spread milk all over the paper. Drop single drops of food coloring onto
the wet paper. Dip the Q-Tip into the liquid soap and then press the Q-tip into the center of the
dots of food coloring. Watch as each dot of color expands due to the soap. Experiment using the
Q-Tip in other areas. Optional: Use a black sharpie to create a “foreground” on the colorful paper
once the paper is dry.
Art Activity 2
Creating a Video of a Fireworks Display Artwork
Directions:
Two people are needed for this activity. Put milk in a small kitchen pan. Drop single drops onto the
milk. Get ready to make a video tape by having one person hold the cellphone and the other
person hold the Q-Tip with soap on it. Start filming as soon as the Q-Tip reaches the first food
coloring drop and “explode” it. Keep filming as more soap is added to the food coloring drops
with the Q-Tip. An example is provided in the second video below.
Video: Art Activity 1
Video: Art Activity 2
E40. Juneteenth by Van G. Garrett
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Juneteenth
DESCRIPTION
Juneteenth is a federal holiday celebrating the emancipation of all enslaved people in America. The birthplace of Juneteenth is Galveston, Texas, where this story takes place. Juneteenth by Van C. Garrett is a touching recollection by the author of celebrating this day with his family.
MORE INFORMATION
Juneteenth Commemorative Collection: Smithsonian
Juneteenth Celebrations: Visit Galveston
23 Juneteenth for Kids Activities and Free Printable Flag for Freedom Day
E39. Making Art Inspired by Hummingbirds (Zoobooks) Part Two
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates creating a “flying machine” inspired by kite-making and “Hummingbirds” in Zoobooks..
Art Activity:
Creating a Flying Machine
Materials:
Plain white paper, e.g. printer paper
Pencil with eraser
String
Masking Tape
A bamboo skewer
Scissors
Directions:
Brainstorm: How can a single sheet of paper fly?
Fold and tape paper according to the video. Add a hole and attach string. Add tails to the kite.
Try it out in the wind! If it does not fly, what might you change?
MΟRΕ ΙΝΦΟΡΜΑΤΙΟΝ¨
Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machines (Video)
Biomimicry for Kids: Activities and Resources (K-3 and up)
E38. Making Art Inspired by Hummingbirds (Zoobooks) Part One
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates observational drawing inspired by “Hummingbirds” in Zoobooks.
Art Activity:
Observational Drawing Using Hummingbirds
Materials:
Plain white paper, e.g. printer paper
Pencil with eraser
Directions:
Study the illustrations in the magazine.
Sketch from the illustrations that depict flight information for the hummingbird aiming to understand what aspects make this small bird such an amazing flyer.
Use observational drawing techniques (drawing what you see) to understand hummingbird anatomy.
MΟRΕ ΙΝΦΟΡΜΑΤΙΟΝ¨
Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machines (Video)
Biomimicry for Kids: Activities and Resources (K-3 and up)
E37. Hummingbirds (Zoobooks)
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Hummingbirds (Zoobooks)
DESCRIPTION
In this issue of Zoobooks published by Wildlife Education, “Hummingbirds” are featured. Hummingbirds have fasciated people for centuries due to their tiny size, beautiful feather colors, the humming sound of the their wings, and their spectacular flying skills. They are the world’s smallest birds and yet the champions of the sky. All over the world,, people hang hummingbird feeders and plant flowers to attract hummingbirds.
MORE INFORMATION
Leonardo da Vinci’s Flying Machines (Video)
Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Yard
Learn about the hummingbird’s flight by drawing sketches from the photographs above into an artist/scientist’s journal made from plain white paper and a pencil.
MΟΡΕ ΙΝΦΟΡΜΑΤΙΟΝ¨
Biomimicry for Kids: Activities and Resources (K-3 and up)
E36. Tell Me More About Ramadan by Bashar Koroma
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Tell Me More About Ramadan by Bashar Koroma
DESCRIPTION
Tell Me More About Ramadan is a book about Ramadan which is the 9th month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection, and community. This story has been written for both Muslim children born and raised outside of their parents’ country of origin (i.e.: European and Muslim American, etc.), and non-Muslim children. It explains in simple and understandable language that Ramadan is a lot more than simply not eating and drinking from dawn until sunset. It offers a positive and helpful explanation of Ramadan, the holy month of “mercy,” for all students.
MORE INFORMATION
Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic calendar, observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting, prayer, reflection and community.. LINK
9 Ways to Support Students During Ramadan LINKoffer your child a positive perception of the Islamic holy month of mercy, the Ramadan. LINK
E35. Making Art Inspired by Say Hello by Rachel Isadora
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates creating artwork inspired by the book Say Hello by Rachel Isadora.
MATERIALS
paper plates, colored pencils or crayons, scissors, glue, “I Love Languages” worksheet (see below)
ART INTEGRATION
Directions:
1. Color the “I love Languages” coloring sheet with your favorite colors companions.
2. Cut the heart shape neatly
3. Glue the heart on the paper place upside down.
4. You are dome! You can decorate the wall or your windows with this little homemade art- craft.
MORE INFORMATION
WordArt.com is an online word cloud art generator that enables you to create amazing and unique word cloud art with ease. LINK
E34. Say Hello by Rachel Isadora
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Say Hello by Rachel Isadora
DESCRIPTION
Say Hello is a book about Carmelita who loves to socialize in her diverse neighborhood. Carmelita learns to say hello in several languages: Spanish, English, French, Japanese, and many others.
Rachel Isadora is a Caldecott Honor winner. Her intriguing collages collages are full of details in bright colors. Included in Say Hello are her illustrations of pidgeons, an ice cream truck and colorful storefronts. Say Hello is a tribute to the the rich diversity of America's neighborhoods and learning to say hello along with Carmelita will delight young children.
MORE INFORMATION
How to Say Hello in 21 Different Langugaes LINK
How to say Hello in 100 different languages LINK
E33. Making Art inspired by Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates cooking arepas* and creating art simultaneously. It features two women from Colombia: Laura and Tatiana. Laura comes from the Paisa Region** where arepas are especially important to the local peoples. Spanish and English are spoken in this video.
MATERIALS
Art: markers, plain white paper, Play-Doh or homemade play dough
Cooking: water, masarepa, cheese, salt, butter, olive oil
ART INTEGRATION
This video demonstrates how families can create art at home inspired by significant recipes in their native cultures. The arepa is an iconic food in Colombia, with some 75 distinct forms of preparation. According to a study conducted by the Colombian Academy of Gastronomy, the arepa is part of the Colombian cultural heritage and can be considered a symbol of national gastronomic unity LINK. While an elder family member in any household makes Colombian areas in the kitchen, younger members can create artworks inspired by the cooking process and/or the food itself.. For example, young people can draw arepas with markers on paper or they can create arepas out of Play-Doh or home-made play dough. This interaction between art and cooking and between family members is a natural one, and all family members in any culture can benefit by this shared creative process. “Cooking is like painting or writing a song. Just as there are only so many notes or colors, there are only so many flavors — it’s how you combine them that sets you apart.” Wolfgang Puck, Austrian chef. LINK
MORE INFORMATION
* What is a Colombian arepa?
Arepa (Spanish pronunciation: [aˈɾepa]) is a type of food made of ground maize dough, originating from the northern region of South America in pre-Colombian times, and is notable primarily in the cuisines of Colombia and Venezuela, but also present in the cuisines of Bolivia and other countries. LINK. In 2006, the arepa was named the cultural symbol of Colombia in a competition organized by Semana magazine with support from Caracol TV, the Minister of Culture and 'Colombia is Passion'.
** In the Paisa region, the arepa is especially important to the local people and sometimes accompanies all meals of the day. In addition, arepas are strung into necklaces and placed around the necks of honored dignitaries as a sign of praise.
Laura comes from Antioquia, a part of this Paisa region. Tatiana comes from Santader (See image below)
This map was retrieved from LINK
E32. Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Too Many Tamales by Gary Soto
DESCRIPTION
Too Many Tamales is a book about family cooking and culture. It is also a story about a family treasure that gets lost in the cooking the process and the warm way the problem is ‘resolved.” Also available in Spanish as ¡Qué montón de tamales!
MORE INFORMATION
A tamale or tamal is a traditional Mesoamerican dish, made of masa or dough (starchy, and usually corn-based), which is steamed in a corn husk or banana leaf.[1] The wrapping can either be discarded prior to eating or used as a plate. Tamales can be filled with meats, cheeses, fruits, vegetables, chilies or any preparation according to taste, and both the filling and the cooking liquid may be seasoned.
Tamales originated in Mesoamerica as early as 8000 to 5000 BC. LINK
E31. Salvador Dali by Mike Venezia
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Salvador Dali by Mike Venezia
DESCRIPTION
Salvador Dali is a book that is part of Mike Venezia’s Getting to Know the Worlds Greatest Artists Series. This book describes the life and work of the twentieth-century Spanish surrealist painter, describing and giving examples of his art. Surrealism as an art movement is explained.
MORE INFORMATION
E30. Making Art Inspired by The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates creating artwork inspired by the book The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf.
MATERIALS
straws, scissors, tape
ART INTEGRATION
This video demonstrates how students can create sculptures at home using straws inspired by images in the book, The Story of Ferdinand. For example, students can choose to make a bull, a house, or a cork tree using these materials. These and other images can be found in the book. Students might also like to invent their own animals, structures, or trees. Throughout the video, Professor Samaras explains how the straws can be put together to become a 3-D sculpture with simple and inexpensive materials. See the large-scale straw sculpture/installation “Strapocalyspe” below. for general inspiration.
MORE INFORMATION
“Stawpocalypse” Video
21 Incredibly Cool Things Kids Can Do with Straws
E29. The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
The Story of Ferdinand by Munro Leaf
Cork Harvest for the Patient Farmer
DESCRIPTION
Ferdinand is the world's most peaceful bull in Spain. While all of the other bulls snort, leap, and butt their heads, Ferdinand is happy to just sit and smell the flowers under his favorite cork tree. Translated into more than sixty languages, this classic tale of a peaceable bull has been a favorite of readers across the world for generations.
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about drawing trees including cork trees at this link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1JmO6Cxr7ek
E28. Making Art Inspired by Cuckoo: A Mexican Tale by Lois Ehlert
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates creating artwork inspired by the book Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert.
MATERIALS
white printer or construction paper, scissors, pencil and/or markers, paper fasteners, paper clips, a stapler and/or tape
MORE INFORMATION
Bird drawing lesson step by step
How to trace an image from your computer screen
ART INTEGRATION
In this video, Professor Samaras demonstrates the following ideas: A student might like to find an image of a cuckoo bird on the internet and trace its contours from the computer screen. This paper can then be placed on a flat surface and painted or colored with watercolors, markers, or colored pencils. The result will be a ‘realistic’ cuckoo drawing. Next, the student could create an ‘abstracted’ drawing of the cuckoo (or other bird in the book) by using basic shapes, both geometric and organic, creating an imaginary cuckoo, based on the original image. Lastly, a student might like to construct the cuckoo with movable parts. Throughout this video, Professor Samaras urges her viewers to experiment with new techniques and to use their imaginations.
There are many ways to create art works for the book Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert.
E27. Cuckoo: A Mexican Folktale by Lois Ehlert
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert
This page was retrieved from the book: Cuckoo by Lois Ehlert
DESCRIPTION
This book is a Mexican Folktale about Cuckoo, a beautiful bird who boasts of her beauty. She sings all day rather than helping the other birds to plants seeds in the forest for food. Yet Cuckoo is the one who notices the fire in the forest and who has a plan to save the seeds. This book features text in both English and Spanish.
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about Mexican Folktales for families at this bilingual site: LINK
E26. Confetti: Poems for Children by Pat Mora
TYPE
BOOK TITLE
Confetti: Poems for Children by Pat Mora
This page was retrieved from the book: Confetti: Poems for Children by Pat Mora.
DESCRIPTION
This book is a collection of poems for children. The poems explore the world and imagination of a Mexican-American girl living in the Southwestern United States. Many of the poems are about nature. Interspersed with Spanish words, the poems depict the treasures of a child’s life on the border of Mexico and the United States.
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about drawing/illustrating poems with young students at home here:
LINK
E25. Making Art Inspired by Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavina Z. Drago
Day of the Dead Creations
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
Gustavo the Shy Ghost by Flavina Z. Drago
DESCRIPTION
This debut picture book from Mexican artist, Flavia Z. Drago is about Gustavo, a shy ghost that loves playing the violin and finds it difficult to make friends. In this video, the book is read as an inspiration for an art creation inspired by the Mexican Day of the Dead celebration.
MATERIALS
pencils, colored markers, colored pencils, white construction paper
MORE INFORMATION
José Guadalupe Posada Aguilar (1852 – 1913) was a Mexican political lithographer who used relief printing to produce popular illustrations. He used skulls, calaveras, and bones to convey political and cultural critiques.
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students at Don Bosco Technical Academy who were learning from home during the COVID 19 pandemic researched Day of the Dead artworks done by Mexican artist, Jose Guadalupe Posada then created their own images.
Student Artwork from Don Bosco Technical Academy
E24. Hieroglyphs by Kremena Spengler and Making Art Inspired by Hieroglyphs by Kremena Spengler
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
Hieroglyphs by Kremena Spengler
DESCRIPTION
This book describes the ancient Egyptian's hieroglyphic writing system, including types of glyphs, numbers, and the discovery of how to read hieroglyphs. In this video, the book is read to inspire an art/literacy connection. Students can then create their own hieroglyphs.
MATERIALS
pencils, colored markers, colored pencils, white construction paper
MORE INFORMATION
In Egyptian hieroglyphs, a cartouche is an oval with a line at one end at right angles to the oval, indicating that the text enclosed is a royal name.
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students at Don Bosco Technical Academy who were learning from home during the COVID 19 pandemic researched hieroglyphs and created a cartouche using the letters in their name.
Student Artwork from Don Bosco Technical Academy
E23. The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus and Making Art Inspired by The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
The Big Orange Splot by Daniel Manus Pinkwater.
DESCRIPTION
In this book, Mr. Plumbean decides to paint his house every color of the rainbow, much to the neighbor’s dismay. all because of the big orange splot- made by a seagull dropping a can of orange paint on his house. In this video it is read to promote creative problem solving. Students can then draw their own colorful houses.
MATERIALS
crayons, markers, or colored pencils on white construction paper
MORE INFORMATION
In The Big Orange Splot, the importance of creativity is recognized as an essential 21st- century learning skill, or the capacity to imagine and create new, unique solutions to complex problems.
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students of all ages can create artworks based on the theme of how important it is to be oneself and “dream houses.” Students can also use brown paper crayons or craypas on a cut-out piece of construction paper that is later folded and attached to the wall to create three dimensional artworks.
E22. Making Art Inspired by Straight Line Wonder by Mem Fox
Zentangles
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video follows the reading of the book, Straight Line Wonder by Men Fox, s story about remaining true to one’s self. It includes a demonstration of Zentangle drawings, a type of drawing that utilizes a wide variety of lines and patterns
MATERIALS
pencils, black markers, white printer paper or white construction paper
MORE INFORMATION
This video goes well with the story lesson below: Read Straight Line Wonder.
How to get started with Zentangles
Some Zentangle Patterns
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students at Panther Academy who were learning from home during the COVID 19 pandemic researched Zentangle patterns and created a Zentangle of their hands.
Artworks by Panther Academy high school students
E21. Straight Line Wonder by Mem Fox
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
Student screen sharing their drawing
BOOK TITLE
Straight Line Wonder by Mem Fox, pictures by Marc Rosenthal
DESCRIPTION
Three straight lines are the best of friends. But when one of them gets tired of being straight all of the time, his friends are embarrassed and run off, leaving him alone. In this video it is read to teach basic lines and promote self-esteem. MATERIALS
markers, white printer paper or white construction paper
MORE INFORMATION
In Straight Line Wonder the value of being true to oneself is stressed. This is a value shared by NJ SEL: Social and Emotional Learning Competencies. Line is an element of art. This video goes well with the art project above: Create Drawings with Zantangles.
ARTS INTEGRATION
Children at home made drawings using a variety of lines made with markers on white paper.
Drawings by 3 year old child (left), 4 year old child (right)
E20. Making Art inspired by The Long and Short of It by Cheryl Nathan and Lisa McCourt
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video looks at some student artworks sent in from home and explains how to make a simple flipbook.
MATERIALS
white printer paper, scissors, colored pencil and/or markers, stapler
MORE INFORMATION
Flipbooks
How to Make a Quick and Easy Flipbook
E19. Making Art inspired by The Long and Short of It by Cheryl Nathan and Lisa McCourt
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
This video demonstrates creating artwork using positive and negative space.
MATERIALS
white printer or construction paper, scissors, pencil and/or markers, a cell phone camera
MORE INFORMATION
What is Positive and Negative Space
How Positive and Negative Space is Used in Art
ART INTEGRATION
Young students at School 21 who were learning from home during the COVID 19 pandemic drew an ice cream cone and cut out the ice cream shape with scissors, leaving a hole in the shape of three scoops of ice cream. Next, they used their cellphones to photograph this artwork against a variety of background textures and colors found at home.
Artwork by students at School 21
E18. The Long and Short of It by Cheryl Nathan and Lisa McCourt
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
The Long and Short of It by Cheryl Nathan and Lisa McCourt, illustrated by Cheryl Nathan
A 4 year old makes a collage at home
DESCRIPTION
This book teaches the concept of long and short by comparing the lengths of different animals' body parts, and to familiar objects, such as a pencil or car. In this video it is read to teach basic math concepts. Children are then shown how to create collages.
MATERIALS
construction paper, scissors, glue and/or tape
MORE INFORMATION
Simple Collage
ARTS INTEGRATION
Young students at home during the COVID 19 pandemic tore and cut strips of papers of varying lengths and created a collage using glue and/or tape.
Artwork created by a 3 year old child.
Artwork created by a 4 year old child.
E17. Art Dog by Thacher Hurd
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Art Dog by Thacher Hurd
This image was retrieved from LINK
DESCRIPTION
In this book, it's up to Art Dog, the mysterious, masked painter who roams the streets of Dogopolis, to find the missing masterpiece in the Art Museum. In this video it is read to inspire creativity, and risk-taking in art.
MORE INFORMATION
Learn more about the Studio Habits of Mind that art and arts integration support at Studio Habits of Mind
E16. Talking to Faith Ringold by Faith Ringold: Part Four
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Talking to Faith Ringgold by Faith Ringold, Linda Freeman, and Nancy Roucher
DESCRIPTION
This book is a conversational account of Faith Ringgold's life and work as a woman and artist who was born in Harlem. In it, Ms. Ringgold comments on her achievements, how she developed her style, and what some of her works mean to her. In this video the last portion of the book is read to inspire creativity, artistry, and achievement.
MORE INFORMATION
Faith Ringgold, born 1930 in Harlem, New York, is a painter, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, writer, teacher and lecturer.
Faith Ringold Art
Faith Ringgold Wikipedia
Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, Reading Part 3, Reading Part 4
E15. Vincent’s Colors by Vincent Van Gogh and Making Art inspired by Vincent’s Colors by Vincent Van Gogh
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
Vincent's Colors Words and Pictures by Vincent van Gogh
Creating a Flipbook at home with simple materials
DESCRIPTION
In this book the words of artist, Vincent van Gogh are combined with images of his striking paintings. In this video it is read to introduce students to this well-known artist and to emphasize the role of color in his creative process. Then students can watch this video to make their own flip book.
MATERIALS
2-3 sheets of white printer paper, scissors, stapler or glue stick or glue, markers or pencils
MORE INFORMATION
Flipbook Making
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students can create their own flipbooks after watching this video.
Creating a storyline for a flipbook using the rising and setting of the sun as a sample idea.
Some Art Vocabulary Words
E14. Talking to Faith Ringold by Faith Ringold: Part Three
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Talking to Faith Ringgold by Faith Ringold, Linda Freeman, and Nancy Roucher
DESCRIPTION
This book is a conversational account of Faith Ringgold's life and work as a woman and artist who was born in Harlem. In it, Ms. Ringgold comments on her achievements, how she developed her style, and what some of her works mean to her. In this video the third section of the book is read to inspire creativity, artistry, and achievement.
MORE INFORMATION
Faith Ringgold, born 1930 in Harlem, New York, is a painter, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, writer, teacher and lecturer.
Faith Ringold Art
Faith Ringgold Wikipedia
Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, Reading Part 3, Reading Part 4
E13. Making Art Inspired by Talking to Faith Ringold by Faith Ringold:
How to Make Colored Paper Sheets for Collage
TYPE
Art making
A color wheel showing primary, secondary and tertiary colors. This image was retrieved from LINK
DESCRIPTION
In this video Professor Samaras demonstrates making colored papers with simple materials found at home to use in a future collage.
MATERIALS
paintbrush or Q-Tip, one egg, food coloring or liquid watercolor, kitchen items, paper
MORE INFORMATION
How to Make Your Own Egg Tempera Paint
ARTS INTEGRATION
Students can make their own paint as well as their own colored paper for collage.
Making and using homemade egg tempera
E12. A Hole is to Dig by Ruth Kraus
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
illustrated by Maurice Sendak
DESCRIPTION
A Hole Is to Dig is a humorous dictionary book for very young children. In this video the book is read to inspire creativity and literacy, especially new vocabulary.
MORE INFORMATION
Elements of Art: Lines, Shape, Form, Space, Color, Texture
Principles of Design: Balance, Emphasis, Movement, Pattern, Repetition, Proportion, Rhythm. Variety, Unity
E11. Talking to Faith Ringold: by Faith Ringold: Part Two
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Talking to Faith Ringgold by Faith Ringold, Linda Freeman, Nancy Roucher
DESCRIPTION
This book is a conversational account of Faith Ringgold's life and work as a woman and artist who was born in Harlem. In it, Ms. Ringgold comments on her achievements, how she developed her style, and what some of her works mean to her. In this video the second section of the book is read to inspire creativity, artistry, and achievement.
MORE INFORMATION
Faith Ringgold, born 1930 in Harlem, New York, is a painter, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, writer, teacher and lecturer.
Faith Ringold Art
Faith Ringgold Wikipedia
Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, Reading Part 3, Reading Part 4
Artworks by Faith Ringgold: LINK
E10. Making an Accordion Book inspired by Talking to Faith Ringold by Faith Ringold
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
In this video Professor Samaras demonstrates creating and illustrating s simple accordion book with newly created vocabulary words using simple materials found at home.
MATERIALS
paper, scissors, pencils or markers, tape or a stapler
E9. Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Harold and the Purple Crayon by Crockett Johnson
DESCRIPTION
A classic children’s book first published in 1955, Harold and the Purple Crayon tells the story of Harold, a young child with a purple crayon. Harold goes on a journey with his imagination. In this video the book is read to promote imagination as well as critical thinking skills and problem solving.
E8. Talking to Faith Ringold by Faith Ringold: Part One
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Talking to Faith Ringgold by Faith Ringold, Linda Freeman, and Nancy Roucher
DESCRIPTION
This book is conversational account of Faith Ringgold's life and work as a woman and artist who was born in Harlem. In it, Ms. Ringgold comments on her achievements, how she developed her style, and what some of her works mean to her. In this video the first section of the book is read to inspire creativity, artistry, and achievement.
MORE INFORMATION
Faith Ringgold, born 1930 in Harlem, New York, is a painter, mixed media sculptor, performance artist, writer, teacher and lecturer.
Faith Ringold Art
Faith Ringgold Wikipedia
Reading Part 1, Reading Part 2, Reading Part 3, Reading Part 4
Artworks by Faith Ringgold: LINK
E7. Making a “New Words” Book inspired by Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book by Muriel Feelings
Type
Art making
DESCRIPTION
In this video Professor Samaras demonstrates creating and illustrating a new vocabulary book with simple materials found at home.
MATERIALS
paper, scissors, pencils or markers, tape or a stapler
MORE INFORMATION
This video goes well with the story lesson below: Read About Anansi the Spider.
E6. Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book by Muriel Feelings
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Jambo Means Hello: Swahili Alphabet Book by Muriel Feelings with pictures by Tom Feelings
DESCRIPTION
This book introduces the Swahili alphabet while it also presents East African culture and lifestyles. In this video it is read to introduce students to Swahili and East African cultures as well as to show the art of illustration.
MORE INFORMATION
This lesson goes well with the art lesson above: Make a Vocabulary Book.
E5. Making Art Inspired by Round Trip by Ann Jonas
TYPE
Art making
DESCRIPTION
In this video Professor Samaras demonstrates illustrating and assembling a simple book with materials found at home.
MATERIALS
paper, scissors, pencils or markers, tape or a stapler
MORE INFORMATION
This lesson goes well with the story lesson below: Go on a Round Trip From Home.
E4. Round Trip by Ann Jonas
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Round Trip by Ann Jonas
DESCRIPTION
This book takes young readers on an imaginative journey, from the country to the city and back again. It's not just the story of a round trip. The author/illustrator creates an actual round trip in the illustrations. In this video It is read to increase students’ observational skills and literacy development.
MORE INFORMATION
This lesson goes well with the art lesson above: How to Make a Book.
E3. Making Art inspired by Tye May and the Magic Brush by Molly Garrett Bang
TYPE
Art making
BOOK TITLE
How to make homemade paint using simple items found at home
DESCRIPTION
In this video Professor Samaras demonstrates creating paint using simple materials found at home.
MATERIALS
food coloring, egg yolks, paintbrush, paper
How to set up your kitchen for making paint at home.
E2. Tye May and the Magic Brush by Molly Garrett Bang
TYPE
Read-aloud
BOOK TITLE
Tye May and the Magic Brush by Molly Garrett Bang
DESCRIPTION
This book is based loosely on a Chinese folk tale and features Tye May a girl with an incredible paintbrush. In this video it is read to introduce students to the concept of a Chinese folktale and to inspire creativity and problem solving.
E1. Leonard and the Fying Boy by Laurence Anholt and Making Art inspired by Leonard and the Flying Boy by Laurence Anholt
TYPE
Read-aloud and art making
BOOK TITLE
Leonard and the Fying Boy by Laurence Anholt
DESCRIPTION
Leonardo and the Flying Boy is part of Anholt's Artists series. The book is illustrated with some of da Vinci's work. It is based on what is known about two of da Vinci’s young students and their encounters with his flying machine. In this video, it is read to introduce students to Leonardo da Vinci as a a Renaissance artist well as to highlight his creative process. Professor Samaras demonstrates drawing an invention and creates a quick sketch of a “hair cutting machine” for students at home.
MATERIALS
pencil, pens, markers, paper
MORE INFORMATION
About Leonardo da Vinci
Works by Leonardo da Vinci
ARTS INTEGRATION
After listening to the book, students can create their own inventions and contraptions.
A quick sketch of a “hair cutting machine” by Professor Samaras