Incorporating arts into the classroom can seem like a daunting task for some teachers, but in all reality it can be incredibly simple! Elementary teachers have classroom libraries of their own or have access to the school library to use for research or recreational texts for the students. Regardless of how the books are acquired, utilizing dimensions of art is easy!
Choose a children's book or novel (depending on the grade level) that has a few different characters and takes place in a variety of settings. This allows the students to have many options that will interest them.
After reading the book and discussing the content, students should choose a character that appeals to them, or that they can connect with. Assuming that the classroom or art room has a variety of materials that the students can use, have students recreate the character using the art materials.
Once students have created their puppet, they should recreate their favorite setting from the book, or a few different backgrounds to help tell the story (depending on the time they have to work on this).
Here is a link to a generic paper doll cutout for students to use if needed: Pinterest
Or if you feel adventurous, here is a link to a book on how to make shadow puppet theatre: Inner Child Fun Blog
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