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CANADIAN ANIMALS ALPHABET – Space, Contrast, SymmetryStudents work together to create a Canadian animals alphabet using construction paper and cut out letters.
Students work together to create a Canadian animals alphabet using construction paper and cut out letters.
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Supplies:
- Crayola Construction Paper - 22.9 cm x 30.5 cm (9" x 12")
- Crayola Glue Sticks
- Crayola Scissors
- Crayola Sketchbooks - 1 per student
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/79faca03c42a3d894300d5da827aeee3-stepSml.png)
- Make a plan drawing in your sketchbook.
- Block out spaces for all the letters.
- Make sure the first letter of the animal's name is large.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/09a6f65e7ad17185a4cc58c36232eacb-stepSml.png)
- Choose the colours you want to work with.
- Cut out rectangles of paper for each of the main shapes.
- Arrange the rectangles on the background paper to make sure they all fit.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/5018955294a42d0c5c6215c0aeb2fae1-stepSml.png)
- Follow the instructions to cut out all the letters. (Downloads - CuttingOutLetters.pdf)
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c5390318d1ff055ba71a916531ecd229-stepSml.png)
- Use symmetrical shapes to cut out the animal and details.
- Arrange the shapes to be sure they all fit.
- Choose contrasting colours for the details.
- Glue the pieces in place.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/460969a74aa29165c08db833e33dc346-stepSml.png)
- View the picture with fresh eyes.
- Is the main letter large and dominant?
- Are the smaller letters easy to read?
- Do contrasting colours add emphasis to parts of the composition?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 4,
Grade 5,
Grade 6