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MY NAME BEGINS WITH . . . – Shape, Colour, DetailStudents draw the first letter of their name on a piece of corrugated cardboard, cut it out and paint their own, unique design on it.
Students draw the first letter of their name on a piece of corrugated cardboard, cut it out and paint their own, unique design on it.
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Supplies:
- Crayola Paint
- Crayola Paint Brushes
- Crayola Scissors
- Corrugated Cardboard - about 20 cm x 25 cm (8" x 10") - 1 per student
- Water Containers
- Plastic Container Lids for Palettes
- Paper Towels
- Pencils
Steps:
1
![Step 1](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f2424fd1aa7f541ced17cc14f8dfbb38-stepSml.png)
- Use a tracer or draw the first letter of your name freehand on a piece of corrugated cardboard about 20 cm x 25 cm. (Downloads - AlphabetTracers.pdf)
- Carefully cut out the letter.
2
![Step 2](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/f194d02248e71d53668172a7e4b853bc-stepSml.png)
- Paint your letter in a unique way.
- Mix colours to make new colours.
- Paint shapes and objects.
- Paint the outer edges of your letter.
3
![Step 3](https://static.crayola.ca/uploads/4359bfc698c32c40b0bfde38291a64c0-stepSml.png)
- Make sure you let the paint dry between colours.
- When you are finished view your letter with fresh eyes.
- What does your letter make you think of? Why?
- What do you like the best about your letter? Why?
Subjects:
Language Arts,
Visual Arts
Grades:
Kindergarten,
Grade 1,
Grade 2,
Grade 3