Kindergar Title Paper Doll Chain Skill/Concept Colors show

ten feelings; folding and cutting

Essential Question(s): How can color be used to show feeling? Kindergarten Art TEKS
Learning Goal(s):I can create a paper doll chain that uses color to show feeling or emotion.
Vocabulary: feelings, emotions, trace, fold, accordion fold, stencil addressed
Materials/Resources: white paper (9x12), white paper (12x18 cut into halves length-
wise), crayons (red, yellow, green, blue, purple), black markers, paper doll stencils, Youtube Observation and Perception:
clip of Inside Out emotions (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgRzg7Bfzog)
Procedures: (A) gather information from subjects in the
Day 1 environment using the senses; and
1. Let students know that we are going to practice folding
2. Pass out 9x12 white paper.
3. Fold paper in half length-wise and color on one side of the folded paper (~10 mins). (B) identify the elements of art, including
4. Demonstrate accordion fold and make into a fan; have students follow along with the first line, shape, color, texture, and form, and the
few folds and then let them practice folding on their own. principles of design, including
repetition/pattern and balance, in the
Day 2 environment
1. Start by showing students Youtube clip of Inside Out emotions (link:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WgRzg7Bfzog) Creative Expression:
a. What feelings did you see in this video? What color is each emotion? Colors can be
used to show how you feel. Can you give me an example of when you might feel
(A) create artworks using a variety of lines,
joy? Sadness? Anger? Fear? Disgust?
b. Explain that they will now make some art that uses color to show feelings, similar to shapes, colors, textures, and forms;
Inside Out characters.
2. Pass out white paper thats been pre-cut length-wise in half and divided into 4 equal (B) arrange components intuitively to
sections with black lines. create artworks; and
3. Color each different section with a different color. Each color will be a different emotion.
4. Show students how to fold paper using the accordion fold; fold so that colored side is on
inside/not visible; put name and group on outside (C) use a variety of materials to develop
manipulative skills while engaging in
Day 3 opportunities for exploration through drawing,
1. With paper folded using accordion fold (colored side inside), draw around paper doll stencil painting, printmaking, constructing artworks,
on one side of paper using black marker so lines are visible and sculpting, including modeled forms.
2. Cut around stencil with scissors
a. Make sure students cut arms correctly so that paper doll chain is connected in one
piece might want to go through this with them first before they continue cutting
Historical & Cultural Relevance:
around the rest of the lines
3. Use black marker to draw faces on dolls emotions on faces should match their colors
(red=angry, yellow=happy, green=disgust, blue=sad, purple=fear) (A) identify simple subjects expressed in
a. Draw example faces of each emotion for students to see artworks;
b. Students may also draw clothes on their dolls with the black markers
Differentiation: Support some students will need help tracing, folding, and cutting;
(B) share ideas about personal
frequent reminders on how to fold paper and cut correctly so that the paper doll chain is
connected in one piece
Elaboration students can add clothing to their paper dolls experiences such as family and friends and
Assessment: Does each color represent a corresponding feeling? Is paper doll chain cut develop awareness and sensitivity to differing
correctly? experiences and opinions through artwork;

(C) identify the uses of art in everyday life;

and

(D) relate visual art concepts to other

disciplines.

Critical Evaluation & Response:

(A) express ideas about personal artworks

or portfolios;

(B) express ideas found in collections such

as real or virtual art museums, galleries,
portfolios, or exhibitions using original
artworks created by artists or peers; and

(C) compile collections of artwork such as

physical artwork, electronic images,
sketchbooks, or portfolios for the purposes of
self-evaluations or exhibitions.