Spotlight on Sources:
Welcome to Renzulli Learning’s Spotlight on Sources, some of our most engaging resources to excite and inspire your students!
This week we are featuring our favorite Fine Art activities to inspire you and your students to create this summer!
There is always time for the arts and summertime provides a great opportunity for students to delve into their creative side. Have students explore activities and then create their own work of art.
Check out a few of our favorite activities below!
Don’t forget, if you want to assign a weekly activity simply search the title of the weekly activity from your Teacher Dashboard and then send the activity to a student as a favorite! To locate these activities within Renzulli Learning you can SEARCH Enrichment Activities and type in the title of the activity you would like to locate. For more ideas to infuse enrichment activities with your curriculum, please visit the Unit Supplements on the Teacher Site, under “Teach.” We can also link these enrichment resources to your regular curriculum if you send us a theme or topic.
Grades K - 2
Art For Kids Hub: How To Paint A Beautiful Landscape With Watercolor
Videos and Podcasts
Learn how to paint a landscape (sunset or sunrise). It may look challenging, but it’s a lot easier than it looks! This technique is perfect for young artists! You’ll need a permanent marker, watercolor paper, watercolors, water, and a paint brush.
A Seussical Show
Creativity Training
Create a puppet show based on your favorite Dr. Seuss book! Make puppets and props, and retell the story. You can even make treats for your audience!
A World of Rosemary Wells
Websites
Do you enjoy reading all about Max and Ruby's adventures? You can visit the author, Rosemary Wells', website for coloring pages, a list of her other books, and to find out all about Rosemary Wells herself. Hop to it!
Art For Kids Hub: How To Draw Best Friends
Videos and Podcasts
In this video tutorial learn how to draw best friends! This is a fun lesson to personalize. You can change the lesson to look more like you and your best friend. Also, please always remember to be kind to everyone.
Grades 3 -5
National Geographic for Kids: Leonardo da Vinci
Research Sites
Leonardo da Vinci is considered a genius and one of the greatest minds of all times. He was an artist, sculptor, scientist and engineer during the 1400's to 1500's. There are many sections to this article that will include his life and work. This painter, inventor, and all-around supergenius rocked Renaissance Italy. Check out the timeline to learn about the life of this legend.
A Trip Through the Ocean
Independent Study & Projects
Take a trip through the ocean with this fun project! Discover fun images of sea life, pick your favorite animal, and share your work with others. If you like sea animals, this fun project will show you all different types!
Americanism Poster Contest
Contest and Competitions
Are you in 3rd, 4th, or 5th grade and studying American history? If you are, you might be interested in entering this poster contest. Each year, a committee selects a topic that is related to the American Revolution. Students are then invited to submit a poster that best expresses this theme, shows originality, and demonstrates evidence of research. Go to this site now to find out this year's theme or practice for next year’s contest!
Artopia: Painting!
Websites
Since the times of the cavemen (and women), painting has been an important way for people to express themselves. This colorful site gives you opportunities to learn about the history of painting, to explore how paintings are made, and to discover how to compare and contrast different pieces of art. After delving into the "Painting Studio," you'll be well on your way to becoming the next Pablo Picasso!
Grades 6 - 9
Artists in Action
Videos and Podcasts
Watch 3-minute video clips of two different artists as they compose and explain a piece of art. Hear their thought processes about making an artistic piece of work, so that you can apply their strategies and techniques to your own artwork. Watch as shapes and colors become a work of art!
Art and Social Issues in American Culture
Websites
Art depicts people, events, and emotions. At this website, you can view art that responds directly to problems in American society in the years 1930 to 1970. View powerful paintings about poverty, race, and war. The accompanying text describes the context for each one. Can art help to change society? Can you create a work of art that is also social commentary?
Artopia: Painting!
Websites
Since the times of the cavemen (and women), painting has been an important way for people to express themselves. This colorful site gives you opportunities to learn about the history of painting, to explore how paintings are made, and to discover how to compare and contrast different pieces of art. After delving into the "Painting Studio," you'll be well on your way to becoming the next Pablo Picasso!
Animal Masks
Websites
You will create a 3-D animal or mask, paying close attention to details such as; color, shape, size, texture and facial features. Learn how to create 3-D animal or mask!
Grades 10 - 12
A Desire to Design
Websites
Interested in becoming a cartoonist, video game designer, photographer, or Web creator? From A to Z, you can discover all types of multimedia and communication careers on this website.
American Masters: Norman Rockwell
Websites
American Masters presents the life and art of the most celebrated illustrator of all time. Best known for his memorable covers of The Saturday Evening Post, Rockwell achieved unprecedented fame for showing warmth and humor in his depictions of American life.
Art Passions
Projects and Independent Study
Do you like the artwork in fairy tales? Magical creatures, fairies, goddesses, and other mystifying characters? Art Passions shows you hundreds of fantasy art by various artists. Browse the galleries or even send an e-card!
Bound for Glory: America in Color, 1939-1943
Websites
Witness vivid scenes and dramatic portraits of life in America without ever leaving your seat! This amazing exhibit shows early color photographs of America during the Great Depression and the first part of World War II. Click the "Online Exhibition" link to view the photographs.
Each week, we will send you teaching suggestions and a few examples of our best and most popular resources. For more ideas to infuse enrichment activities with your curriculum, please visit the Unit Supplements on the Teacher Site, under “Teach.” We can also link these enrichment resources to your regular curriculum if you send us a theme or topic.
Thanks for being a part of the Renzulli Learning family and we hope you find these resources helpful.
Your Renzulli Learning Team