In Perfect Square, Michael Hall takes “a perfect red square” and cuts, tears, and dyes it so that it is transformed into many new and exciting objects. Here are a few suggestions that could work well for any grade level: I recommend sharing such books after students have had a chance to explore their own ideas and techniques: at that point, their minds will be expanded even more when they see what “real” artists and illustrators have created with materials like those they just tried out. There are lots of picture books that might complement and enrich a Guided Discovery of paper, scissors, and glue. After this Guided Discovery, when we used collage for class projects or at Academic Choice time, the students’ work was richer and more powerful. The experience expanded the children’s repertoire of ideas for using these materials. I was always amazed at what children could create with these simple materials and the many techniques they used to make two- and three-dimensional works. One of my favorite Guided Discovery lessons led children to explore ways they could use paper, glue sticks (or glue), and scissors. OctoCategories: Engaging Academics / Guided Discovery
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