Poetry in Triple Textures
Paint first, and then write poetry! Express original ideas with picturesque words and appealing textures!
1. On oak tag, use Crayola Colored Pencils to sketch a picture that could inspire you to write poetry. Choose a topic that lends itself well to rough textures, pearlized surfaces, or glittery areas. Consider depicting cultural artifacts, feelings, science topics, or recent events.
2. Cover your art area with newspaper. On a paper plate or other palette, swirl a tiny amount of Crayola Tempera Paint with your choice of Crayola Tempera Mixing Mediums—Pearl It! Texture It! or Glitter It! The swirls will create extra interest in the spaces you paint.
3. Paint your drawing. For best results, let areas air-dry before painting next to them. Try to use all three textured media. Fill some spaces with just paint for contrast. Air-dry your painting.
4. Which areas of your painting are highlighted with a Crayola Tempera Mixing Medium? Consider focusing on these when you draft your poem. Will it rhyme? If so, what rhyming pattern will you use? Edit your poem and write a final draft on lined paper. Display your language and visual art project. Textures will really be the center of attention!
Adult supervision is required for any arts & crafts project. Observe children closely and intervene as necessary to prevent potential safety problems and ensure appropriate use of arts and crafts materials. Some craft items, particularly beads and buttons, are potential choking hazards for young children. Avoid use of such small parts with children younger than 3 years. Craft items such as scissors, push pins and chenille sticks may have sharp points or edges. Avoid use of materials with sharp points by children younger than 4 years. Read all manufacturers' safety warnings before using arts and craft supplies.
Crayola Washable Paints—Not for use as body/face paint.
- Create several different pieces in this manner to illustrate an original story. Bind the art and text in books.
- Write poetry first and then create the art to accompany it.
- Create art inspired by a poem you read as a group.
- Paint and write on a common theme that everyone in the class uses. Compare and contrast the unique results.
- Assessment: Students will be successful if they have created art and a poem that are related. Projects can be assessed individually and also as a group.
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