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This is a study of patterns that could be simplified for kinder and 1st grade students. I drew my leaf and filled it in, but a large template to trace might help younger students get started.PREP: If you would like a leaf template to download, click HERE.
1. To begin, the students trace a real leaf or template in pencil near the top of the paper.
2. A stem is added at the bottom, and veins are drawn up the center to divide the leaf into many shapes.
3. The students fill in each section of the leaf with a pattern. Challenge them to think of as many different patterns as possible. A black ballpoint pen or a very thin black marker work best.
CA Visual Arts Standard: Kindergarten
2.1 Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make patterns.
1. To begin, the students trace a real leaf or template in pencil near the top of the paper.
2. A stem is added at the bottom, and veins are drawn up the center to divide the leaf into many shapes.
3. The students fill in each section of the leaf with a pattern. Challenge them to think of as many different patterns as possible. A black ballpoint pen or a very thin black marker work best.
CA Visual Arts Standard: Kindergarten
2.1 Use lines, shapes/forms, and colors to make patterns.
9 comments:
Oooo, I love it. I can't wait to do this with my kids! Thanks!
Forget the kids, I'm gonna do this in My journal. I love leaves and leaf designs. This is so petty and looks like it would be a peaceful and fun experiment.
great idea - might put a link from my blog www.kiddingabout.com - love interesting art ideas like this. off to do it now with the kids!
I thought this might be a good idea to keep my boys busy for a little while. However, they took their time and each did an amazing job with their leaves! The way they colored them in reminded me of patchwork quilts! My 9yo spent at least 30 minutes working on his and then asked to do another one!
Thanks a lot for sharing these ideas!
We just copied this idea, and our line leaves are now displayed on the front door. I LOVE how they turned out! Thank you!!
Thanks! I googled pattern art projects because I needed a really quick and no-mess lesson for a group I teach at the YMCA. Today all 22 of us will be crowded into a very small room because our usual room is being used. This is perfect! We can sit on the floor!
Hi, thanks for this--I had my 9 year old girls create their detailed leaves with a black sharpie marker, colour in with light coloured crayons, (neon work well, and pressing hard on the crayons) and painting over with bright blue or yellow watercolour to create a "wax resist" effect. Lovely! If you want a pic, let me know!
this fits in so nicely with my review of the elements of art AND fall! thanks for always helping me find inspiration.
Thanks for your blog!! I'm trying to find ways to do art in my kids' class and your blog with directions is very handy! thank you!
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