The Dot
TIP: Mark making is so important at this age. Give students a variety of tools (dot markers, stamps, jumbo crayons) and ask them to mark on their paper and try to fill it with as many different things as they can.
After reading about Vashti, students will be left feeling the possibilities of making art even when they aren't sure where to begin.
Prompting Questions:
- How many different kinds of marks can you make on your paper?
- How did Vashti feel when she starting making marks?
- What do you do when you get stuck?
Related Creative Activities
Turn a Mistake Into Something Beautiful
Drip Drop Paint
Imagine the Possibilities of a Box
Ignite Imagination with a Stick
It’s a Wrap!
Students will explore the symbols and colors on the Osage blanket and will experience how different types of clothing and materials influence movement of the human body. Students will also create a class blanket displaying symbols that are important to them.
What Does Mud Have to Do With It?
Students learn about using common materials from the earth to create art. After spending time examining the materials used by Roxanne Swentzell and learning about her process and intent for Mud Woman Rolls On, students experiment with dirt, sand, water, and straw to gain a real world experience using materials like those used by the artist.
