New from KinderArt: Click here to find an art school that's right for you!
KinderArt with Andrea and Jantje. We make teaching art easier.
HOMEPAGE
Where do I start?
Top 25 list.
What's new?
Yarn Fish Print: Printmaking Lessons for Kids: KinderArt ®


KinderArt ® Printmaking for Kids More Printmaking Lessons


Get 3 Disney Movies for $1.99 Each, Free Shipping!

Shop at KinderArt
Books, clothing, art supplies, Kinderart created products and more.

Search Lessons



Find an Art Teacher
A list of private instructors, art galleries, and libraries in your area.

Free Newsletter
Sign up for the KinderArt newsletter. Be the first to find out what's new.




www.KINDERART.com
Printer-Friendly Page
Yarn Fish Prints

Grade: K-6   •   Age: 4-12  •  Submitted by: Gullion
[Gullion is an art educator at Eddyville/Blakesburg in Ottumwa, Iowa]


Creating an underwater scene while building fine motor skills.

Objectives:

  • Building fine motor skills

What You Need:

  • scissors
  • glue
  • yarn
  • cardboard or oaktag
  • paper
  • printing ink or paint
  • crayons

What You Do:

  1. On one piece of cardboard, have your students use crayons to draw an underwater scene. At this point, they do not draw in a fish.

  2. On another piece of cardboard or oak tage, have your students draw a fish.

  3. Then, have your students outline the fish with glue. Then, they should apply yarn to the glue.

  4. Let the yarn and glue dry.

  5. Students then apply printing ink (or paint) to the yarn fish and then press the fish onto the underwater scene to create a print.
share   comment   contribute   print

Recommended Books:


© Gullion & KinderArt®

Do YOU have a lesson to share?

© KinderArt ® | www.KinderArt.com




 
CREATIVITY STARTS HERE - BROWSE OUR GIANT COLLECTION OF PROVEN IDEAS
Art Book
Kindergarten art assessment tool.
Art Kitchen
Make art mateirals and treats to eat.
Art History/Appreciation
Art of the past and present.
Architecture
Buildings and structures.
Bulletin Boards
Classroom decoration.
Coloring Pages & Worksheets
Printables for kids of all ages.
Crafts
Hundreds of craft projects.
Cross Curricular Art
From math and science, to language arts and geography.
Drama
Acting and making costumes.
Drawing
Charcoal, Crayons, Pastels, Pencils.
Early Childhood Education
Themed daycare activities for preschoolers.
Folk Art
Traditional and funky.
Multicultural Art
Australia, Asia, Africa, North America, Mexico & more.
Painting
Acrylic, oil, tempera and watercolour.
Printmaking
Stamping, stencils and prints.
Sculpture
Clay, dough, glue, paper and wood.
Recycling Projects
Environmentally friendly art.
Seasonal Crafts
Special days throughout the year.
Special Artists
Designed for children & adults with special needs.
Summer Camp
Camp and camping crafts.
Sunday School/VBS
Crafts and reading recommendations.
Textiles
Tie dye, collage, fabric painting and weaving.
KinderArt Fridge (Kids' Art Gallery)AwardsAbout UsContact UsAdvertise with UsPrivacy PolicyTerms and Conditions

KinderArt® ©1997-2007, All Rights Reserved