Watch Me Draw, Watch Me Move: Kinesthetic Drawing

Author: Angela Zukowski Grade Level: Pre-K

Time Span: one 45 minute class

Essential Question: Can children at varying stages of development collaborate in kinesthetic learning experiences that lead to making art?

Provoking questions:

● What do you see? ● What is that person doing? ● What body parts are they moving? ● How are they moving their body? ● What kind of marks are they making? ● How are they making the marks? ● Do you think you could do that? ● How many circles do you see? ● How many circles did you make? ● Is this hard work? ● Are you watching what you draw? ● Is this different from drawing on paper?

Maine Learning Results: D1 Aesthetics and Criticism Students observe, listen to, describe, and ask questions about art forms.

a. Describe the art form by applying grade span appropriate arts concepts, terminology, skills, and processes as referenced in Standard A: Disciplinary Literacy

b. Ask questions about the art form to further understand how the artist created/performed the work of art.

c. Recognizes a variety of purposes for making/performing art works, including telling a story and communicating emotions and ideas

B1 Media Skills Students use basic media, tools, and techniques to create original art works.

Vocabulary: Making marks Lines Movement Drawing Taking turns/collaborating

Lesson Objective: After observing a performance artist create a kinesthetic drawing, students will be asked “Do you think you can do that?” and will create large scale drawings that involve using the movement of their entire body. Stations with mirrors and “window crayons” as well as paper and a circle template for tracing will be set up to encourage choice and participation among students who are waiting for their turn or who need a break from the kinesthetic drawing.

Materials: - Smocks (optional, 1 per student) - Large roll of paper pre-cut into pieces

(dimensions may vary but each piece should be at least 4’x4’)

- thick graphite sticks (optional) - thick crayons - container to hold drawing materials - mirror tiles (1 per student) - Crayola washable window crayons - drawing paper - circle template - painters tape - spray bottles with soapy water - clean rags

Modifications for Students with Exceptionalities:

- A quiet area in a separate space for the student to explore the array of

Technology: laptop or ipad

activities on their own. - 1:1 assistance - Modifications to hold/use mark

making tools.

Clean Up: - Students will pick up all drawing tools

and put away in the appropriate places.

- The instructor will spray the tables with cleaning solution and students will wipe down their tables.

- The class will wash their hands. - Students will help peel the tape off the

drawing on the floor. - The class can help hold up their

drawing before it is rolled up and put away or displayed by the instructor.

Instructional Resources:

Heather Hansen | Ochi Gallery

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=W0GcybrxM5U

1 circle proto | Tony Orrico (start at 00:00:50)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KNNGMT7vtZk

Assessments: Assessment is embedded in the activity and documentation, as the instructor asks provoking questions and observes who responds and participates, and why/how.

Budget: Pacon White Utility Paper Roll 48”x 1,000’ $77.73 (smaller rolls are available for approx. $20 but this is most cost-effective) Chunky Graphite Sticks: Approx. $1.97 each Crayola Washable Window Crayons: $4.29 Crayola Jumbo Crayons (pack of 200) $55.99 Window Tiles (pack of 6) $9.99 Westcott C-Thru Large Circle Templates: $4.33 Painter’s tape: $6.57