Saturday, February 2, 2013

Polar Bear, Polar Bear!

 Using chalk pastels on light blue construction paper, the child can create an portrait of this Arctic inhabitant.  This is a wonderful lesson for the winter and can tie into discussions of winter and the poles.  Be sure to explain the simples shapes that are used to create the parts of the polar bear as you create an example for the child. 

Vocabulary to Introduce:

geometric shapes (oval, circle, triangle, square)
chalk pastel

Materials:
-chalk pastels or chalk in various colors
-black construction paper
-aerosol hairspray or fixative

Preparation:
 As chalk pastels are messy be sure to cover the tables.  Place one sheet of light blue construction paper at every child's seat with chalk pastels between students.  When the students are finished with their art, spray the picture with hairspray or a fixative to set the pastel.  Do this in a well ventilated area or outside if possible.


Our YouTube Video demonstrating the process:

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