3 sessions; 40 minutes per session

1. SWBAT identify books and art by Eric Carle.
2. SWBAT explain how to create a collage.
3. SWBAT identify the parts of a butterfly.

1. Manila tag board
2. Large white tag board
3. Crayons
4. Watercolor paint
5. Butterfly patterns
6. Pencils
7. Scissors
8. Fluorescent tempera paint
9. Paint brushes and water buckets
10. Glue

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Day 1: Read book by Eric Carle. Show students videos of how he created his illustrations for his books. Give out manila tag board and butterfly patterns. Trace there butterflies and look at the different parts (body, wings, antennae). Discuss symmetry. Students draw design on butterflies with crayon and then choose one color of watercolor paint to paint over the top.

Day 2: On large white tag board, create the sky. Sponge paint with blue and white tempera. On half sheet of manila tag board, streak green and yellow paint. This will become the grass.

Day 3: Cut grass and glue onto sky. Cut out butterflies and glue onto sky.

Eric Carle videos: http://www.eric-carle.com/photogallery.html

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

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

[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

Texture, Space, Color/Value

Painting, Mixed Media, Collage

English/Language Arts, Science