5 sessions; 45 minutes per session

1. SWBAT brainstorm and explain a list of objects that represent their interests.
2. SWBAT design letters that look like objects.
3. SWBAT create designs with visual interest.

1. Drawing paper- 9x12 or 4.5x12
2. Pencils
3. Colored pencils

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1. Introduction
-show examples of Google Doodles and discuss how they fit a theme
-tell students they will designing a doodle of their name that shows their interests
2. Prepare
-students brainstorm interests and objects that represent them
-start to plan how objects can be arranged as letters
3. Draw & color
-students sketch out their designs in pencil
-have a partner check to make sure name can be read before moving on
-add color with colored pencil
-check to make sure the designs are colored in neatly and that the name pops

http://www.katiemorrisart.com/2011/02/name-doodles.html?m=1

I’ve used this as a sub lesson for 2 maternity leaves (elementary and middle school) with good results and also as a beginning of the year getting to know you activity.
My middle school students worked on their drawings for one week and upper elementary needed 2-3 classes.

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[5-8] Students employ organizational structures and analyze what makes them effective or not effective in the communication of ideas

[K-4] Students explore and understand prospective content for works of art

[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

[5-8] Students integrate visual, spatial, and temporal concepts with content to communicate intended meaning in their artworks

[5-8] Students use subjects, themes, and symbols that demonstrate knowledge of contexts, values, and aesthetics that communicate intended meaning in artworks

Drawing