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Kings and Queens-- 1st and Kindergarten

I have done this project with both Kindergarten and First Graders. The key is to take it slow and do one part of the project at a time. I like to have the students paint these with glitter paint, but I also like to use Crayola Pearl it Mixing Medium mixed with Glitter paint or mixed with liquid watercolors for a truly sparkly experience. Sometimes I mix in something called "glitter chip glue" which is basically glitter glue with extra big sparkly flakes.

Goal: Students will refine their painting/drawings skills while drawing the human form.

Materials: 12x18 in paper, black crayons, skin tone crayons, Glitter paint, jewels, metallic paint or metallic card stock, fancy collage scraps, yarn, glue.

Motivation:

We will discuss characteristics of Kings and Queens--- we will talk about what type of clothing they wear etc. Teacher will do a quick demonstration on drawing the human form

Procedure:

Students will go back to their seats—We will do a step by step drawing of a standing person using a black crayon. Students will work carefully to add details.

Skin color crayons will be used to color in the face, neck and hands.

Day two:

Glitter paints can be used to paint the picture. Limit students to one color for the background.

Students will paint the clothing using a contrasting color. Separate colors can be used for shirt and pants if desired. Do not use the same color for the clothing and background.

Day three:

Add yarn for hair, 1-2 jewels per person, fancy scraps etc. to decorate your king or queen.

A small piece of metallic card stock can be used to create a crown. Show students how to make small v-shaped cuts along the top of a rectangle to make a pointy crown. Glue crown to top of the head.

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Kings and Queens-- 1st and Kindergarten + TIME