2 sessions; 40 minutes per session

1. SWBAT demonstrate proper paintbrush care while painting a colorful background.
2. SWBAT choose objects that appeal to them and arrange them into a face, gluing them to the painted background.

1. Board for background (cardboard works fine)
2. Tempera paint and brushes
3. Bottled glue
4. Hot glue
Suggestions for objects
5. Bottle caps
6. Buttons
7. Sticks
8. Pencils or colored pencils too short to use
9. Yarn
10. Pipe cleaners
11. Fabric scraps
12. Tooth picks
13. Feathers
14. Sequins
15. Tissue paper
16. Pompons
17. Any small object that can be glued down

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1. Introduction
-Hanoch Piven is an artist who creates portraits out of objects
-Look at some examples of Piven's artwork
-Explain that on day 1, students will paint a colorful background using tempera paint and on day 2, they will create the face
-Background can use shapes, lines, or patterns, but should cover the whole surface.
2. Students paint with liquid tempera
Day 2
3. Demonstrate gluing different types of objects and show choices
4. Students choose, arrange, and glue objects to form a face.

1. http://www.katiemorrisart.com/2013/05/1st-grade-found-object-faces.html
2. http://www.pivenworld.com

This is a good way to use up craft supply donations or random leftover supplies.
I've used this with Kindergarten and 1st grade but think any early elementary grade would enjoy it.

[K-4] Students know the differences between materials, techniques, and processes

[K-4] Students use art materials and tools in a safe and responsible manner

[K-4] Students use different media, techniques, and processes to communicate ideas, experiences, and stories

[K-4] Students use visual structures and functions of art to communicate ideas

[K-4] Students select and use subject matter, symbols, and ideas to communicate meaning

Color/Value, Form, Line, Rhythm/Pattern, Variety

Mixed Media, Painting