Wednesday, August 15, 2018

In the Art Room: Getting to Know You Paper Sculptures

Hey, friends! Today I'm sharing what my students, all of 'em, kindergarten through fourth grade, are working on to kick off the school year. I am calling them our Getting to Know You Sculptures!
If you follow me on Instagram, than you know I've been sharing a lot of info about this. I've gotten a TON of requests for the sheet...so I thought I'd share it with you.

I know this sheet has been unavailable for some time...the link has been fixed! You can get two sheets now! 

 Here's one!

 Here's the other! 

I wanted to create a lesson that the kids would love, would be easy for all to be successful at and help me out...I have to be absent for the next couple of days. So I knew I'd want something that would be easy and fun for my sub. I created a video for my sub (I always do...it just makes for much smoother sailing) and I thought I'd share it with you...just so you could see how I explain this lesson to my students. 
Note: I WILL NOT be using the sheet with my kindergarteners. Here is the lesson that I do with them...very similar but without the sheet of paper as their guide:
So far the kids have been LOVING this project and I am enjoying getting to know them! They've also been chatting to each other about why they picked what and it's so fun to hear them talk about it. I cannot wait to share with you how this lesson will progress...so stay tuned.

You might have noticed that I DO NOT use glue bottles. You can find out why here. 
Not gonna lie, storage is gonna be an issue until we get these hung up! I'm having some classes do theirs on a white background 12" square paper and others on black. For open house night, I plan to hang them in a checkerboard patter. The strips of paper are cut frmo copy paper.
In an attempt to stay organized, I'm keeping them clipped according to table colors. 

 PLEASE NOTE...I love sharing lessons with you all and I do so for free. All I ask in return is that, if you use ANY of my lessons, please give credit where it's due. If you share on social media, please let folks know where you go the lesson from...this way they can benefit from the free resources as well. THANK YOU!

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36 comments:

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  2. Unknown8/20/2018

    I didn’t want you to just have bot comments here. . . and I have a question. I love the bright colors. What brand of paper did you use? Do the colors come in sets? Thanks!

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    1. Unknown8/28/2018

      I use Peacock, but these days Tru-Ray is giving them a run for their money! Tru-Ray has improved the pigment so it's not grayed-out anymore. I love the neon packs too, and I've stopped saving them for "special projects." Of course, if you have the big Bucks to spend, United Art Education has Hygloss pre-cut *wonderful* strips!! I'm on a cart now, so I'm willing to pay to have something already prepared for me. ;-)

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    2. lil4/15/2019

      I'm pretty sure Cassie uses Astrobrights copy paper.

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  3. Mamabird2.48/21/2018

    Hey darlin' I tried to open up your PDF but only one of them is loading, is it a technical issue on my end? I was able to open the open with the pizza doodle but not the other one :(
    Thank you for your wonderful idea I can't wait to do this on the first day of school. I'll be sure to give proper credit of course <3
    Jenn

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    1. Jessica8/22/2018

      When I open the document, it is 2 pages of the same, so I don't think you are missing anything. :)

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  4. Unknown8/22/2018

    I am so excited to use this in my room! I think it's going to spark some creativity that's been snooozing all summer. Thank you for being to thoughtful and sharing!

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  5. Anonymous8/23/2018

    This is so much fun. Thank you for sharing your ideas so generously! You are a rock star.

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  6. Brooke8/23/2018

    Hello! Would you be willing to share the handout for day 2 of paper sculptures? Pretty please?

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  7. Susie8/23/2018

    Hello, this project seems so engaging and what a great review of lines. I'm also interested in the handout for day 2 and your tutorial handout for paper folds. Thank you for the wonderful resources :)

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  8. Hopeful and Determined8/25/2018

    Are there printable instructions somewhere? Are you just using regular construction paper? I’m at a school with limited supplies, so I need to purchase them can you recommend best brands and where to buy?

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  9. Anonymous8/25/2018

    Hi there! Love your glue method!! Quick question - Do you quickly wash out glue from brush tips before they dry, or do you just let dry hard ... and reuse? Thanks!!

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    1. Toni9/08/2018

      I use the same glue method in my class. I have a TON of the cheapo brushes that I use for glue. At the end of the day I have the kiddos put their brushes in the paint brush bath tub. It's basically a plastic tub with hot water in it. I let the brushes soak overnight then rinse and dry them on a towel in the morning. Works like a charm!

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  10. Unknown8/26/2018

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  11. Unknown8/26/2018

    Thank you thank you thank you for being you and for sharing your ideas, techniques, and enthusiasm. : )

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  12. Unknown8/26/2018

    LOVE THIS! When will you be posting the second part of the get to know you sheet?

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  13. clicker heroes8/28/2018

    I'm having some classes do theirs on a white background 12" square paper and others on black

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  14. william8/28/2018

    thanks for sharing your blogs its beautiful and nice
    School Security Allentown

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  15. Unknown8/28/2018

    Hi Cassie! I'm excited to this art project with my class, but I have a question! For part 2, could you do another video showing how to make the pieces? That would be really helpful for me and for my kiddos. Thank you!!

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  16. Unknown9/02/2018

    This is a really great and creative idea to try something new as an art activity for kids. I also want to share this awesome collection I discovered from https://panelwallart.com/collections/push-pin-world-map/ that can be a reference for futeure artworks. Thank you for sharing this artistic masterpiece. Keep up the good contents!

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  17. Unknown9/07/2018

    Cassie!!
    Everytime I watch your videos I'm laughing girl! You are SO creative and talented....LOVE all your ideas- I teach k-8th grade for the past 6 years and your tips/lessons have come in very handy. All credit to you!! Thanks so much!

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  18. AmyG10/15/2018

    Help--I'm getting a message that says the Getting to Know You handouts don't exist?! (Sorry, the file you have requested does not exist. Make sure that you have the correct URL and the file exists.)What's that about? Anyone else have this problem? I would love to have a copy.

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  19. Unknown10/24/2018

    I cannot access the getting to know you sheet linked above. Would you be so kind as to forward it to me again? I'd love to have this for a substitute!

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  20. Laura K1/02/2019

    I am hoping to do this project for an upcoming Fine Arts Day but I can’t access the file. Could you re-post or send to me?

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  21. The Kellows1/27/2019

    I am also unable to open the document either. I am hoping to use this next week.

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  22. Unknown5/06/2019

    Google docs says the file no longer exists when I try and download it?

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  23. Unknown6/02/2019

    I can't access the file either! I love this activity so much and will be doing this as a first year art teacher! Can you share the link again?

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  24. stephanie7/26/2019

    Can you please share the link again? I would love to use this!

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  25. Unknown7/30/2019

    Thank you, thank you, thank you for fixing the link! Your awesome ideas have saved me so much time and stress. Thank you again for sharing!

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  26. Unknown7/30/2019

    Do the 5th graders like this lesson?

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  27. Mrs. Nutter8/09/2019

    I have done this lesson since I have been teaching (20 years) and I first learned about it from a book called "tell me about your picture" by Janet Carson (Copyright 1984) The lesson was called "A Miniature Playground". SO... not necessarily an original idea HOWEVER I love how you teach it and how animated you are with it. It can be used in so many different ways...LOVE IT and LOVE YOU!

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  28. Mrs. Nutter8/09/2019

    And using the "paper sculpture" as a getting to know you activity is indeed an original spin on this classic activity! Thank you!!!

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  29. Leeanne8/09/2019

    Cassie, you are such a delight! Thank-you for sharing your gifts and talents! I'm wondering what size paper strips (length x width) you use for these on your 12" square? Also, where you do you find such vibrant paper?

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  30. Anonymous8/21/2019

    Thank you so much for making both pdf's available.

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  31. Aisling8/24/2019

    Hey Cassie,

    Love this! I’m a gen ed teacher, but love to add art lessons for my third graders! Was wondering the dimensions of the background and the strips of paper? Thanks for all the inspiration! ❤️

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  32. Journey Heroes Rainbow Trout8/26/2019

    Thank you! I'm going to do these next week!

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