DISTANCE LEARNING!
or what Ms. Allen likes to call......Away-from-Allen-Art!
I MISS MY STUDENTS!!!!!First assignment....
Give yourself a HUG from Ms. Allen! (and also wash your hands!) |
Fun DrAWING TUTORIALS!Click on this link:
www.artforkidshub.com These are fun drawing lessons! Search this site for everything from famous cartoon characters, emojis and also more realistic landscapes and animals. The whole family is funny and entertaining too! |
Daily Doodles!Click on this link (and see description below from the Kennedy Center Website)
www.youtube.com/watch?v=RmzjCPQv3y8 "Kennedy Center Education Artist-in-Residence at HomeMo Willems invites YOU into his studio every day for his LUNCH DOODLE. Learners worldwide can draw, doodle and explore new ways of writing by visiting Mo’s studio virtually once a day for the next few weeks. New episodes will be posted each weekday at 1:00 p.m. ET and then remain online to be streamed afterwards. Check back each weekday for new LUNCH DOODLES!" |
OTHER RESOURCES WILL BE ADDED BELOW
As I get them and/or create them!
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National Gallery of Art website! This site includes a long list of interactive pages:
www.nga.gov/education/kids.html |
ALLEN ART IDEAS FOR week of Mar. 23rd!
So, as most of you know, Ms. Allen just moved to a new home closer to OP!! I have a great new studio space and I am working HARD to get it set up so I can make some video lessons ASAP!!!
Until then, I am learning about new online platforms and preparing for more digital learning but want to make sure my artists have some Allen ideas for making their own art with stuff from home!!! (please make sure you get aunt permission before using supplies!)
***Do the adults in your house drink coffee!? If so, you can use coffee beans (even from a K-cup) as a cool kind of watercolor paint!
Step 1: pour ground up beans into a bowl, add a little water and mush the beans around until you get a brown paste (mmmm! lol)
Step 2: with a paintbrush (or your finger) dip into the bowl and brush across any kind of paper!
**Another fun thing to do with coffee bean water is to make pages of a story or journal look old and antique by letting them soak in the water overnight! Make sure to use paper that is a little thicker than notebook paper if you are going to do this!**
***Do you have tin foil around? Tin foil is a GREAT way to make sculptures and a lot of artists use it to make what is called an armature underneath their clay or paper mache sculptures. You can shape a person or animal with it and then use masking tape (or any kind of tape) to attach pieces together. If you have enough masking tape, it's fun to tape the WHOLE sculpture and then you can paint it! (make sure to use a drop cloth or newspaper underneath your painting area!)
PLEASE send me pictures of your creations! I'd love to share them on here too!!!
So, as most of you know, Ms. Allen just moved to a new home closer to OP!! I have a great new studio space and I am working HARD to get it set up so I can make some video lessons ASAP!!!
Until then, I am learning about new online platforms and preparing for more digital learning but want to make sure my artists have some Allen ideas for making their own art with stuff from home!!! (please make sure you get aunt permission before using supplies!)
***Do the adults in your house drink coffee!? If so, you can use coffee beans (even from a K-cup) as a cool kind of watercolor paint!
Step 1: pour ground up beans into a bowl, add a little water and mush the beans around until you get a brown paste (mmmm! lol)
Step 2: with a paintbrush (or your finger) dip into the bowl and brush across any kind of paper!
**Another fun thing to do with coffee bean water is to make pages of a story or journal look old and antique by letting them soak in the water overnight! Make sure to use paper that is a little thicker than notebook paper if you are going to do this!**
***Do you have tin foil around? Tin foil is a GREAT way to make sculptures and a lot of artists use it to make what is called an armature underneath their clay or paper mache sculptures. You can shape a person or animal with it and then use masking tape (or any kind of tape) to attach pieces together. If you have enough masking tape, it's fun to tape the WHOLE sculpture and then you can paint it! (make sure to use a drop cloth or newspaper underneath your painting area!)
PLEASE send me pictures of your creations! I'd love to share them on here too!!!
NEW ART LINKS FOR WEEK OF MARCH 23rd!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=An4mmIYYEGk&t=62s
Great video with orchestra playing music to Dr. Seuss Many Colored Days. Includes ‘How video is made’ with animation.
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com
Comics for all ages!
Great video with orchestra playing music to Dr. Seuss Many Colored Days. Includes ‘How video is made’ with animation.
https://www.makebeliefscomix.com
Comics for all ages!
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ALLEN ART IDEAS for week of Mar. 30th!
Activity choice 1:
** Make an alien or robot using found scrap supplies!
-ask a parent first if you can gather some of these things:
-scrap wood, styrofoam, nails, screws, springs, wire, zip ties, bolts, washers, sticky tack, tape and glue!
I have done this with campers before and it was so much fun!
**Gold or silver spray paint makes the whole thing really come together at the end!
**and GOOGLY EYES make it come to life!!!
This was an example I have from my summer camp lesson! Can't wait to see yours!
Activity choice 2:
**Use empty and clean food containers (cereal boxes, water bottles, cans, etc.) to create a machine sculpture. Draw it, name it and write down what it does.
Activity choice 3:
**Find items from nature (leaves, bark, rocks, etc.) to create a picture on the ground. Take a picture of your creation!
Activity choice 4 & 5:
**Stand under a tree and look up. Draw what you see.
**Lay down on the ground and draw what a bug sees.
Activity choice 2:
**Use empty and clean food containers (cereal boxes, water bottles, cans, etc.) to create a machine sculpture. Draw it, name it and write down what it does.
Activity choice 3:
**Find items from nature (leaves, bark, rocks, etc.) to create a picture on the ground. Take a picture of your creation!
Activity choice 4 & 5:
**Stand under a tree and look up. Draw what you see.
**Lay down on the ground and draw what a bug sees.
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ALLEN ART IDEAS for week of April 6th!
I'm thinking about cartoons this week!! Making cartoons is a great way to practice both writing and drawing! Here are some ideas, activities and resources for you! And keep the pictures coming, parents! I'd love to post to the site!
Activity choice 1:
**Make your own finger print comic strip!
-Start by drawing a few rows of boxes on your paper
-Then, with parent permission, dip your fingers in any kind of wet medium (paint if you have it, but perhaps tea, coffee or another substance if not)
-Make various groups of finger prints in the boxes (some high, some low, some alone, some in groups)
-After they dry, add little arms and legs (and hats, shoes, etc)
-Decide what they are saying and add words inside little speech bubbles!
-Alternately, you could write a little story first and then make your comic strip prints match the story!!
Activity choice 2:
**Learn about cartoons and then make your own cartoon character!
Do you love cartoons like I do? Pixar movies are so awesome!!!
Here are some cool links!
*Behind the scenes at Pixar! (10 min):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fytHjRvkn-U
*Cool cartoon how-to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61qUZgdH-aI&frags=pl%2Cwn
*Show your character's personality with its outfit, expression and pose!
Activity choice 3:
*Make a caricature of yourself! Have you ever had a street artist draw you? Was it a silly picture with your head drawn very large!? That's called a caricature!
Here are some helpful links on cartooning that you could use to help you draw your own!:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61qUZgdH-aI&frags=pl%2Cwn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCdUAvTQF2Q&frags=pl%2Cwn
Activity choice 4:
GOOGLE DRAWING!!
I didn't even know this existed until I started researching online resources! Check out this video and I'll be learning about this stuff alongside you! I'll post some of my drawings later in the week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWHVchoTlik
ALLEN ART IDEAS for week of April 6th!
I'm thinking about cartoons this week!! Making cartoons is a great way to practice both writing and drawing! Here are some ideas, activities and resources for you! And keep the pictures coming, parents! I'd love to post to the site!
Activity choice 1:
**Make your own finger print comic strip!
-Start by drawing a few rows of boxes on your paper
-Then, with parent permission, dip your fingers in any kind of wet medium (paint if you have it, but perhaps tea, coffee or another substance if not)
-Make various groups of finger prints in the boxes (some high, some low, some alone, some in groups)
-After they dry, add little arms and legs (and hats, shoes, etc)
-Decide what they are saying and add words inside little speech bubbles!
-Alternately, you could write a little story first and then make your comic strip prints match the story!!
Activity choice 2:
**Learn about cartoons and then make your own cartoon character!
Do you love cartoons like I do? Pixar movies are so awesome!!!
Here are some cool links!
*Behind the scenes at Pixar! (10 min):
www.youtube.com/watch?v=fytHjRvkn-U
*Cool cartoon how-to:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61qUZgdH-aI&frags=pl%2Cwn
*Show your character's personality with its outfit, expression and pose!
Activity choice 3:
*Make a caricature of yourself! Have you ever had a street artist draw you? Was it a silly picture with your head drawn very large!? That's called a caricature!
Here are some helpful links on cartooning that you could use to help you draw your own!:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=61qUZgdH-aI&frags=pl%2Cwn
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uCdUAvTQF2Q&frags=pl%2Cwn
Activity choice 4:
GOOGLE DRAWING!!
I didn't even know this existed until I started researching online resources! Check out this video and I'll be learning about this stuff alongside you! I'll post some of my drawings later in the week!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=MWHVchoTlik
emmaowl.com/make-your-own-liquid-watercolor-paint/
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ALLEN ART IDEAS for week of April 20th!
I hope you all enjoyed Spring Break! Even though we had to all stay home, the weather was beautiful and my kids and I took time to work on some videos for you! So here goes nothing!
See below for my first SchoolTube links!
*Ms. Allen's digital "hello" and intro!:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen’s+intro/1_0mufsept/161297961
*Ms. Allen teaches weaving via video!
Materials needed:
Cardboard, scissors, yarn or string, and for best results a dull needle and tape are very helpful!
(This lesson was filmed in several short segments linked below)
*Weaving video #1:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.Allen+weaving+lesson+video+1/1_egin332x/161297961
*Weaving video #2:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.Allen+weaving+lesson+video+2+/1_hitdacaa/161297961
*Weaving video #3:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+weaving+lesson+video+3/1_iqxk48a6/161297961
*Weaving video #4:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.Allen+weaving+video+4/1_p59pnnhs/161297961
*Weaving video #5:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+weaving+video+5/1_q073nd5a/161297961
*Short Knot-tying for weaving tutorial:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+short+knot-tying+tutorial+/1_csbfigwi/161297961
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ALLEN ART IDEAS !
These lessons will focus on projects that you can hopefully do with materials found at home!
Lesson idea #1: Tye-Dye Coffee Filter Art!
Materials needed:
Coffee filters, bright colored washable markers, newspaper or something to protect your table, water (in a spray bottle if possible)
(This lesson was filmed in several short segments linked below)
*Ms. Allen teaches coffee filter Art video #1:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+coffee+filter+video+1/1_0r309inf/161297961
*Ms. Allen teaches coffee filter Art video #2:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+coffee+filter+video+2/1_pnk45kmg/161297961
*Ms. Allen teaches coffee filter Art video #3 (very short little added clip!):
https://www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.+Allen+coffee+filter+video+3./1_kgbqlszy/161297961
*Ms. Allen teaches coffee filter Art video #4:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.Allen+coffee+filter+video+4/1_5qo8r3oa/161297961
*Ms. Allen teaches coffee filter Art video #5:
www.schooltube.com/media/Ms.Allen+coffee+filter+video+5/1_vzzm636z/161297961
Lesson idea #2: Make your own watercolor with food coloring!
emmaowl.com/make-your-own-liquid-watercolor-paint/
Lesson idea #3: Toilet Paper Tube Art!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqb_RuuWVWI
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ALLEN ART IDEAS!
Mother's Day Lesson ideas....
#1: Optical Illusion Heart!
Materials needed:
* Pencil, Paper, Markers
*Helpful materials: Black crayon, cup of water, Paintbrush, table salt
Link to lesson:
youtu.be/RhWVWlyFPCw
#2: Art Hub for Kids lots of Mother's Day video lesson choices!
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnoO3k54vcBTgvfbjZLkyR2dVQA4xrd_o
STAR WARS LESSON IDEAS!!!
#1 Draw Darth Vadar!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc0M3mMZPmI&feature=youtu.be
#2 Chalk Pastel Epic Star Wars Battle (more advanced)
www.chalkpastel.com/how-to-draw-star-wars-in-chalk-pastels/
#3More ideas for you and your family if you all love Star Wars!
redtri.com/star-wars-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/slide/1
ALLEN ART IDEAS!
Mother's Day Lesson ideas....
#1: Optical Illusion Heart!
Materials needed:
* Pencil, Paper, Markers
*Helpful materials: Black crayon, cup of water, Paintbrush, table salt
Link to lesson:
youtu.be/RhWVWlyFPCw
#2: Art Hub for Kids lots of Mother's Day video lesson choices!
www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLnoO3k54vcBTgvfbjZLkyR2dVQA4xrd_o
STAR WARS LESSON IDEAS!!!
#1 Draw Darth Vadar!
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mc0M3mMZPmI&feature=youtu.be
#2 Chalk Pastel Epic Star Wars Battle (more advanced)
www.chalkpastel.com/how-to-draw-star-wars-in-chalk-pastels/
#3More ideas for you and your family if you all love Star Wars!
redtri.com/star-wars-crafts-and-activities-for-kids/slide/1
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ALLEN ART IDEAS !
This week is ALL ABOUT YOU!!!!!
(my amazing students!!!!)
#1: TALENT SHOW!
If you are a 5th grader MAKE SURE TO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE submit a video or pictures for our talent show!!!!!!! I only have a handful of submissions and would really like MORE!!!!!! I will still accept them this week ! If you LIVE WITH A 5th GRADER, or know one, PLEASE encourage them to participate!!!
#2: AWESOME HOMEMADE VIDEOS!!!
My daughter's amazing friend, Kate, made these super awesome videos inspired by my lessons!!!! I was so flattered and am excited to share these with everyone!!
ALLEN ART IDEAS !
This week is ALL ABOUT YOU!!!!!
(my amazing students!!!!)
#1: TALENT SHOW!
If you are a 5th grader MAKE SURE TO PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE submit a video or pictures for our talent show!!!!!!! I only have a handful of submissions and would really like MORE!!!!!! I will still accept them this week ! If you LIVE WITH A 5th GRADER, or know one, PLEASE encourage them to participate!!!
#2: AWESOME HOMEMADE VIDEOS!!!
My daughter's amazing friend, Kate, made these super awesome videos inspired by my lessons!!!! I was so flattered and am excited to share these with everyone!!
#3: Pictures parents have sent me of students completing lessons from this page!!!! These make my heart SOOOO happy!!!!!!!
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ALLEN ART end of year UPDATES!
IMPORTANT INFO! FOR ALL OP FAMILIES!!
Hi from Ms. Allen to all OP families and staff!
Boy do I miss all of you so much!!
Please know that the over 750 art projects (that were in progress, on display or in student portfolios) are neatly organized and waiting for my students to collect safely in the fall!!
5th grade “Art by Me” work has been scanned and original work will be returned by Ms. Allen to each family (more to come about that on Tuesday to 5th grade families)
All other “Art by Me” work will be available for orders in the Fall! (Many grade levels still had many students trying to finish in March and there were additional fees for shop-to-home, etc. so we decided to wait until Fall for these orders)
Congrats to our 4th grade students that won Honorable Mention awards in the NC Farm to School Calendar Contest!!!
To: Annalina, Valeria, Mia R., Catherine C. & Aubrey:
I am SO proud of you!!!! LOVE MS. ALLEN
Here is a link to see their published work! (you will receive your certificates in the Fall!) https://www.ncfarmtoschool.com/htm/downloads/documents/F2S4thgradeHM2020.pdf
And here is the amazing Talent Show link in RED below- my own twins have their videos at the end!!! I was so sad to miss doing a big splashy show for my 5th graders (that were kinders my first year at OP!) HOW I WILL MISS THEM ALL SO SO MUCH.
There’s a note from me to them at the end so please make sure to watch it all!!!
Please let me know if you need anything from me!!!!!! And keep sharing your artwork pics over the summer too!!!
amandam.allen@cms.k12.nc.us
Much love and endless hugs from Ms. Allen to all of you!!!!!!
ALLEN ART end of year UPDATES!
IMPORTANT INFO! FOR ALL OP FAMILIES!!
Hi from Ms. Allen to all OP families and staff!
Boy do I miss all of you so much!!
Please know that the over 750 art projects (that were in progress, on display or in student portfolios) are neatly organized and waiting for my students to collect safely in the fall!!
5th grade “Art by Me” work has been scanned and original work will be returned by Ms. Allen to each family (more to come about that on Tuesday to 5th grade families)
All other “Art by Me” work will be available for orders in the Fall! (Many grade levels still had many students trying to finish in March and there were additional fees for shop-to-home, etc. so we decided to wait until Fall for these orders)
Congrats to our 4th grade students that won Honorable Mention awards in the NC Farm to School Calendar Contest!!!
To: Annalina, Valeria, Mia R., Catherine C. & Aubrey:
I am SO proud of you!!!! LOVE MS. ALLEN
Here is a link to see their published work! (you will receive your certificates in the Fall!) https://www.ncfarmtoschool.com/htm/downloads/documents/F2S4thgradeHM2020.pdf
And here is the amazing Talent Show link in RED below- my own twins have their videos at the end!!! I was so sad to miss doing a big splashy show for my 5th graders (that were kinders my first year at OP!) HOW I WILL MISS THEM ALL SO SO MUCH.
There’s a note from me to them at the end so please make sure to watch it all!!!
Please let me know if you need anything from me!!!!!! And keep sharing your artwork pics over the summer too!!!
amandam.allen@cms.k12.nc.us
Much love and endless hugs from Ms. Allen to all of you!!!!!!