![MIND BLOWING ART – Expressive Colour, Shape](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/lessonPlans/mind-blowing-art-expressive-colour-shape/6cd55751b694a5e2fcf917cbe6882523-cover.png)
Supplies:
- Crayola Washable Glue Sticks
- Crayola Construction Paper - 120 Count
- Crayola Construction Paper Crayons - 16 Count
- Crayola Scissors
- Lined Paper
- Pencils
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/95317e6ce3c689789889943ea5699152-stepSml.png)
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
- Open it up and fold it in half widthwise twice so it has 8 boxes.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/9b5811cd67ac2d71233b11fc3e2b5598-stepSml.png)
- Cut out the lower two boxes so the paper looks like a fat capital ‘T’.
- Save the pieces to make the arms.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/a593e9209e3defb43f93d07b88dacdac-stepSml.png)
- Fold the top outer boxes into the centre fold to make the jacket.
4
![Step 4](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/1e376e2b463f6f941094c0cacf8a39b2-stepSml.png)
- Use the two small pieces for the arms.
- Cut the arms out.
- Turn the paper over so the jacket flaps are facing down.
- Glue the arms to the back of the jacket close to the top.
5
![Step 5](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/c878263e3c16eab07a4c039b590c8030-stepSml.png)
- Fold the paper in half lengthwise.
- To cut out a skirt cut only at the outer edge on the lower half of the paper – NOT the folded edge.
- Stop where the jacket begins.
6
![Step 6](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8858d81315688317885db85282abbd3e-stepSml.png)
- To cut out pants, fold the paper in half lengthwise and cut along both edges on the lower half of the paper.
- Stop where the jacket begins.
7
![Step 7](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/8af635121b23b4b782dfef0b4d57a9ff-stepSml.png)
- Cut out feet, hands a head and other details from the construction paper.
- Glue them into place.
- Use crayons add patterns and more details.
- Write a story about the character on the lined paper and glue it inside the jacket.
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Mathematics,
Social Studies,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3