For all of the lesson particulars, you’ll be able to go to my first weblog put up the place I created a video I shared with my college students. This launched a modeling clay artist in addition to walked them by means of the steps. 

I did this lesson with my fourth grade college students. They may select who to create a portrait of…however, as you’ll be able to think about, that bought just a little difficult. A number of college students volunteered to create a portrait of a instructor or workers member whom they did not know effectively. We talked about how everybody within the college is vital, their function within the college and the way they make our faculty higher. After the primary two 30 minute artwork courses, we bought about this far. 

You may see their accomplished portraits right here, framed in a glittery Pastime Foyer plate! College students additionally needed to sort up why they appreciated the workers member. This was printed on framed paper and hung with the clay piece. Many lecturers nonetheless have these portraits of their classroom!

This Gallery of Gratitude was created by all of my college students, kindergarten by means of fourth grade. My older college students created the portraits whereas my kindergarten and first graders added the Excessive Fives and the hearts. 

Right here was the arrange for my college students to create their framed portraits. Lecturers names had been laid out in addition to sparkly paper for the body. 

Like the opposite mission, college students needed to categorical their gratitude towards the chosen workers member. 

When you want a shorter lesson or one that’s extra student-focused, do that Tiny Gallery of Gratitude on for measurement! You may obtain it free of charge proper right here!

There may be even a simplified model for youthful college students, additionally free, proper right here. Have enjoyable!