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Introduction
Introduction
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Why Collage for Early Elementary?
Materials and Tools Overview
Best Adhesives for Early Elementary
2:21
Best Paper for Early Elementary
6:10
Best Scissors for Early Elementary
5:36
Alternative Materials
5:09
Paper and Cutting Techniques
Altered Paper Techniques
15:14
Scissor Strategies
4:15
Adhesive Strategies and Management
8:25
Creating a Collage
Planning a Collage Composition
9:23
Cutting Collage Pieces
5:45
Gluing Collage Pieces
4:04
Adding Final Details
4:05
Project Examples
Intermediate Project: Collagraph Collage
8:57
Advanced Project: Mixed Media Seascape
12:09
Conclusion
Conclusion
0:31
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Collage for Early Elementary
4 PD Hours
1 Understand how collage reinforces basic skills necessary for all learning.
2 Learn management strategies to make the collage process more streamlined and engaging.
3 Explore a variety of techniques and tools to use in collage with young learners.
Collage is one of the best ways for students to learn and experiment with new materials. Additionally, it is an ideal way for early elementary students to practice basic motor skills and creativity that will prepare them for both the art room and regular classrooms. Join Joel Scholten as he clearly explains not only the process of collage, but also the best way to introduce the medium to your youngest students. In this PRO Pack, you will learn how to organize materials, inspire your students, and get started making beautiful collages.
Connected K-12 Art Educator Framework Competencies
STUDIO PRACTICES
7. Media and Techniques
A. Selects best practices when teaching media and techniques to students
B. Scaffolds media and technique skills for students according to age and ability level
C. Designs opportunities for students to experiment with materials and skills
INSTRUCTIONAL STRATEGIES
5. Engagement
A. Develops lessons, units, and/or centers that connect with student interests and backgrounds
B. Designs scaffolded instruction to facilitate student learning
6. Differentiation
B. Designs instruction to address student background knowledge and ability levels
Connected National Visual Arts Standards
Anchor Standard #1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #2: Organize and develop artistic ideas and work.
Anchor Standard #3: Refine and complete artistic work.
Joel Scholten
Elementary Art Teacher and PRO Facilitator
Joel is an elementary art teacher in Elkhorn, Nebraska. He holds an MA in Reading and Literacy and believes that literacy and the arts are deeply interwoven. Joel believes that a successful art room balances exploration, expression, and skill development.
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Collage Artists to Explore
Fine Motor Skills and the Art Classroom
5 Tricks for the Best Collage Materials
Traditional Plus Innovative Collage Surfaces
Different Types of Scissors
How to Tear Paper
20 Alternative Collage Materials
10 Ways to Alter Paper for Elementary Artists
Line Cutting Practice
Shape Cutting Practice
Fluffy White Glue Bunnies
A Dab of Glue Will Do
25 Books Filled with Collage
Planning a Composition
Best Collage Materials
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4 Skills Students Have Lost and How to Get Them Back
Teach Your Youngest Students to Tear Paper
How to Collect the Perfect Mark-Making Tools
Collagraph in the Classroom at a Glance
Teach Your Students to Make Collagraph Prints
3 PD Hours
23 Videos
10 Resources
