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Art Appreciation Activities for Kids

April 2nd, 2011

Hi!  It’s Saturday, April 2, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
SmART Kids

Age Range: 7-12 (with parental guidance)

This website was created by the Smart Museum of Art at the University of Chicago and provides both structured and open-ended art activities to help kids “look at, think about, and respond creatively to art.”

When you get to the site you’ll watch a brief introduction and then see four animated children. Place your cursor over them to find out what activities they will guide you to that include:

*Look & Share – Learn about photographs, explore sculpture and pottery, see an oil painting demo, and more.

*Art Detective – In this game you read clues to figure out the correct titles of various artworks.

*Artist Studio – Virtually visit an artist’s studio – meet the artist, look at their artwork, and watch the artist at work.

*Art Speak – This glossary explains art terminology that is used throughout the SmART Kids presentation.

You can also click on “Artwork of the Month” to learn about a particular piece of art and access the archives of other featured works too.

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St. Patrick’s Day Arts, Crafts, & Activities

March 12th, 2011

Hi!  It’s Saturday, March 12, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
DLTK: St. Patrick’s Day Activities

Age Range:  All (Something for everyone here, with parental guidance.)

This terrific website offers all kinds of free artistic ways to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day.  When you get to the website you’ll see a menu that includes:

  • Coloring Pages
  • Crafts – Themed around leprechauns, rainbows, shamrocks, and more!
  • Poems, Songs, Printables, Recipes, and Worksheets!

And don’t miss DLTK’s…

Ireland Activities

A treasure trove of Ireland-themed arts, crafts, and activities including:

  • Historical and Cultural Information
  • Coloring pages of maps and flags
  • Folklore coloring pages including faeries, banshees, etc.
  • Irish Recipes

Want more?

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Virtual Glass-Blowing for Kids!

March 5th, 2011

Hi!  It’s Saturday, March 5, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
FireWorks of Glass

Age Range: 5-10 (Grade K-5)

This site, sponsored by The Children’s Museum of Indianapolis, lets kids explore the fiery and fascinating world of glassblowing through interactive games. Each of the narrated interactives explores a different aspect of this ancient craft inspired by glass artist Dale Chihuly’s artwork.

When you get to the site you will see a few of the featured games and activities available. Jump right in or use the menu on the left to learn more about the art of glass blowing. You can also print some materials to engage in family activities about glass design and sculpture at home.

Click on “Games” to find online activities as follows:

Grades K – 2, Non-Reader:

  • Create a Sculpture 1 – Choose your own primary colors, shapes, and textures before placing it on the framework of your choice. 
  • Find the Shape – Identify the shapes hidden in the pictures of glass.

Grades K – 2, Early Readers:

  • Create a Sculpture 2 – Create more elaborate glass sculptures than beginner levels with more frames to choose from.
  • How Glass is Blown – Listen to the glassblower tell her story and then drag and drop slides in the correct sequence to make a live movie!

Grades K – 2, Early Readers:

  • Create a Sculpture 3 – You have choices of many armatures (frames) and secondary colors.
  • The Creative Process – Draw a picture from one of many inspiring objects, then watch as it magically turns into abstract art!

Grades 3- 5 – Readers:

  • Create a Sculpture 4 – All color pallets, frames, and textures are open for you to explore.
  • How Glass is Blown – A step-by-step, narrated, interactive on glassblowing.
  • Design an Installation – Choose a piece of art, then decide where it would be best to display it.
  • Virtual Hotshop – Search out items in the picture to play hidden movies about glass blowing.

While designed for kids, this site is fun and educational for the whole family!

Enjoy!

 

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.ClickSchooling.com

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Valentine Art, Crafts, Recipes, & Games!

February 5th, 2011

Hi! It’s Saturday, February 5, 2011 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
AmazingMoms.com: Valentines

Age Range: All  (There are craft activities for all ages. Parental supervision required.)

Valentine’s Day is February 14th. Celebrate by decorating the house with Valentine-themed arts and crafts or bake a special chocolate treat for your sweetie or semi-sweetie. At this ad-supported website you’ll find instructions and illustrations for making:

*Valentine’s Day Crafts – Make a cute and crafty love bug, a valentine mobile, a valentine sachet, a CD valentine, or a woven paper heart.

*Valentine’s Day Recipes – Make a “Box of Chocolates” cake, a Molten Chocolate Lava Cake, Cherry Mousse, or Message Heart Cupcakes.

*Valentine’s Day Party Guide – Plan a Valentine party with these suggestions for decorations, treats, and fun Valentine’s Day games!

*Quick Tips to a Sweet Valentine’s Day – Don’t have time for crafts and recipes?  Try these simple and inexpensive ideas you can do in a jiffy to make the day more meaningful for your whole family!

Note:  This is an ad-supported website, so parents please preview and supervise use.

Enjoy!

 

Diane Flynn Keith
for ClickSchooling
http://www.ClickSchooling.com

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Art History & Appreciation

January 22nd, 2011

Hi!  It’s Saturday, January 22, 2010 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Web Museum, Paris: Famous Artworks Exhibition

Age Range:  12 and up (Younger children may enjoy the artwork at this site, with parental assistance.)

This website is a free archive of pictures of some of the most famous artwork in the world. When you get to the site, scroll down just a little to the “Themes Index.” There, you will find a menu of choices that include:

  • Gothic
  • Renaissance
  • Baroque
  • Impressionism
  • The 20th Century
  • Japanese Art & Architecture

Click on any one and a new page opens with a description of that particular type of art, along with a menu of eras and styles within that theme.

Click on those menu items to find the names of artists who exemplify that period or style.  Then, click on an artist’s name and a new page opens to his/her bio along with thumbnail portraits of their work that can be enlarged for enhanced viewing.

This site is peppered with links leading to more information for those who really want to immerse themselves in art history.

Note: Artwork depicts many things, some of which may not be suitable for all ages. Therefore, AS ALWAYS, parents should preview this site to determine suitability of content.

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Keith Haring Art Lessons for Kids

December 4th, 2010

Hi!  It’s Saturday, December 4, 2010 and time for Art at ClickSchooling!

Recommended Website:
Haringkids.com

Age Range: All (with parental guidance and supervision)

This website, sponsored by the Keith Haring Foundation, is a tribute to the artist Keith Haring, whose bold, vibrant work appeals to kids of all ages. Haring loved children, and through this website the foundation continues to inspire and encourage the artist in everyone.

The site contains a wide array of Haring-inspired, free art lesson plans using different art mediums including crayons, paint, clay, photography, and much more. The lessons were submitted by teachers and students worldwide.

When you get to the site you’ll see an exhibit of kids’ artwork and pictures of kids in art classes along with an introduction to the lesson plans. Use the horizontal menu (in black) at the top of the page to search by age/grade range that includes:

*Early Childhood – One of the lessons is called “Colorful Dogs” and teaches students how to identify basic shapes and colors while assembling paper dogs.

*Elementary 1 – Use these lessons to make holiday ornaments or paint a mural. 

*Elementary 2 – Learn to use oil pastels while creating spontaneous art similar to the subway paintings done by Keith Haring in New York. 

*Elementary 3 – Try your hand at “Drawing with Wire” and discover how to use mixed media such as wire, paper, and markers to create silhouette drawings.

*Middle School – Haring’s artwork contains social commentary. One of his most famous murals was called “Crack is Wack.” This section contains an explanation of the meaning of it, and instructions for creating a Haring-inspired mural. You’ll find other lessons as well.

*Above 14 – This section for older students also explores the messages in Haring’s work while providing lesson ideas for learning how to make clay portraits, animations, and mobiles.

I’ve focused on the HaringKids Lesson Plans for this review. There are many more interesting things to explore at the website. Parents, as always, should preview the content to determine suitability for their own children.

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