First grade students learned many facts about penguins as they created these precious works of art. We looked at various pictures and discussed the habits and environments of penguins. Students started out by using water color washes to paint their snowy backgrounds. This is a great lesson to discuss placement, size, and the horizon line.
The next week, they used u-shaped templates to trace and cut out penguins. (There are differing opinions about using templates. I sometimes use them with the younger grades so that their objects don't end up too small.) Students made wings from scraps. Each student was given rectangles of orange paper to create feet. I love the feet!
The following week, final details were added and we used watered down tempera to add some snow. I added the snow, tapping and slinging paint as they watched, but if you are brave then let the kids go for it!
I hope you enjoy our efforts!
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