Stuffed Turkeys....

Finding inspiration in a brown paper bag 

(and a little bit from Google)

 One of my challenges throughout the week is coming up with multifaceted projects that stimulate the senses of our special needs students.  I have to admit, I am not a crafty person and often search for inspiration on-line.  I, also, had a lot of brown paper bags and thought to myself, "what can we do with one of these".  So, with a little help and a Google search, I found stuffed turkeys!

Perfect.

I adapted the process for my students and used an assortment of materials.

The results were adorable.

The googly eyes make all the difference.

Happy Thanksgiving!

xoxo, SMocK you.

Apple Trees.....

I love this season...

Aside from the pumpkin cravings, apples sing the song of fall and school.  

In the MILE art class, fall looks like a little bit of tearing, a little bit of gluing, 

a little bit of sponging and a shake of glitter.

Materials:

purple construction paper

brown construction paper

yellow construction paper

green tissue paper

red tempera paint

sponges cut into circles

glue sticks

liquid glue

gold glitter

scissors (for special needs)

To Do:

*tear long strips from brown construction paper

*use glue sticks to adhere to purple construction paper

*tear pieces of green tissue paper into short pieces

*use glue sticks to adhere to 'tree branches'

*cut yellow circle for sun or moon

*use glue stick to adhere to purple paper

*use sponges and red paint to press 'apples' on the tree branches

*swirl a little glue in the yellow circle

*shake some gold glitter

In the end, these simple steps help my students build their fine motor skills and follow a sequence, creating one good looking apple tree....at dusk...or possibly dawn.:)


xoxo, SMocK you.