Here are some art projects we have done over the years:
-Nature mandalas - Students use sticks, rocks, flowers, etc to create a mandala on a paper plate after I show them examples of mandalas.
-Nature self-portraits - Students use sticks, rocks, flowers, etc to create their self-portrait on a sheet of paper. We make an example for them to reference.
-Leaf botanical drawings (Students receive a leaf that has been cut in half. They glue it to a sheet of paper and draw the other half of the leaf.)
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Chlorophyl painting We use leaves for the tree's canopy and flower petals to make "fruit."
-Advertisements for Fruits and Vegetables - Students create "ads" promoting a fruit or vegetable of their choice.
-Flower leis - We do this in the spring with old fishing line. I bring branches of blooming flowers. Very popular.
-Seed skulls - For Day of the Dead, we make skulls out of clay and soil by pressing them into molds. Students then use seeds to decorate them.
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Christina Abuelo
Garden Coordinator
Barrio Botany
San Diego, CA
m: 858-210-2628
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Original Message:
Sent: 01-12-2022 11:44:21 AM
From: Em Shipman
Subject: Recommendations for arts curriculum for school gardens
Hi there!
I'm wondering whether any of you have recommendations for high-quality, engaging garden-based arts curriculum and/or lesson plans.
Any ideas you have would be appreciated.
Thanks so much,
Em
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Em Shipman
Executive Director
KidsGardening
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