1st Grade: Spring Chicks

For this project we talked about how many things artist create come from simple shapes.  We also talked about visual texture, and how to use a sponge to get the "fluff" look of a chick.  Using sponges and white and yellow tempera (mixed together and watered down), we made circles for the heads.  We used triangle sponges for the nose, and the back of a paintbrush for the eye dots, feet, orange hair, and grass.  I tried to teach "profile" with the kids- and some of them got it! Pretty cute!