Year 2 week 5 Visual Arts Program

This week in Visual Arts I thought we would focus on something slightly different and look at making our very own musical instruments.  After lengthy talks with Ms Penza we thought we would combine both visual arts and performing arts to create sing, dance and make musical instruments for us to enjoy!.  I hope you have fun making your very own musical instruments!!!!

HOW TO MAKE THE EGG CARTON MARACAS

Supplies:

– empty, clean egg cartons

– scissors

– paint and paintbrush

– craft sticks

– hot glue and glue gun

– decorative tape or ribbon

– glitter, sequins, or any embellishments

Another example of egg carton maracas

Instructions:

  • Cut 4 sections from an egg carton & paint in color of choice.
  • Fill 2 of the egg carton cups with either rice or beans- you can do one of each!
  • Place hot glue on the rim in the place you would like the handle to be.
  • Press a Popsicle craft stick and hold firmly down for several seconds.
  • Place hot glue around the entire rim of the cup making sure to go over the craft stick as well.
  • Take a second cup and press it down on top and hold firmly for about a minute.
  • Repeat with 2nd maraca.
  • Cover the seam with tape or something else creative to hide it.
  • Decorate with glitter, stickers, gems, sequins, and so on.

 

If you have time you might also want to complete this mini drum created by our very own Mr Maker!!

Have fun!!

 

As Sunday is a special day of remembering mum, I thought it would be extra special if mum/grandmother/carer or special person was to receive a card designed, crafted and made especially by you!

Here are some examples you might want to use to design your Mothers Day card or alternatively you can make your very own!   (Here are some of my favourites).

 

Here are some examples of a website I found for ideas to write in your Mothers Day card.  I hope you find these helpful? or alternatively you are free to write your very own special message for mum!

For Your Mother 

In life, there are times when you need your very own mom, and no one else will do. Similarly, there are certain special Mother’s Day messages you can only write to her.

From just you

  • “You’re my one and only mom, and I’ll always have a special place in my heart for you.”
  • “I’m so proud to be your kid.”
  • “Right from the start, you were the one who nurtured me, prayed over me, worried about me, guided me and supported me in every pursuit. Thank you for being there every day with just the love I needed.”
  • “Now that I’m grown, I realize I don’t just feel gratitude for you—but admiration. I’d want to pattern my life after yours even if you weren’t my mother.”
  • “Raising me took a lot of patience. Thanks for hanging in there with me.”
  • “To Mom, with love, from your favorite child.☺”
  • “Mom, I was lucky enough to inherit your eyes and your sense of humor. I keep hoping I’ll get your lie-detector capabilities, too!”
  • “With love from the luckiest [son] in the world.”
  • “Sorry if I drove you crazy sometimes. I only did it because I love you!”
  • “To my mom, my friend, my angel.”
  • “Happy Mother’s Day, Mama. Every day, I thank heaven you’re mine.”

Also students be ready for another sketch book entry coming your way this week!

Looking forward to seeing last weeks entries, of all my fabulous students detailed sketchings of their backyards!

CONTACT DETAILS 

Teresa Velardi (VIsual Arts Teacher)

tvelardi@stgeorgepreca.catholic.edu.au

Please feel free to contact me and share the magnificent pieces your children are making and creating!

Until next week ciao for now and ALWAYS ALWAYS get CREATING!