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Goal CD-1: Exploring Creativity Through Sensory Art

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Goal CD-1: Exploring Creativity Through Sensory Art

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Encourage children to explore a variety of sensory materials and artistic tools. Foster curiosity, experimentation, and problem-solving through open-ended art experiences. Build confidence in taking creative risks and learning from mistakes.

Read a picture book about exploration or creativity. Ask children to close their eyes and use their hands to explore a mystery bag of materials (ex: soft kinetic sand, rough sticks, smooth pipe/wire clenaers).

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Goal CD-1,5: Understanding and Using the Core Arts Standards

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Goal CD-1,5: Understanding and Using the Core Arts Standards

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Children use their senses to construct knowledge about the world around them. Children demonstrate self-expression and creativity in various forms.

Provide open-ended materials (crayons, colored paper, loose parts). Encourage children to think of different ways they could use the materials and make a plan before starting. Ask them "What do you want to create today?" Document their ideas through drawings or verbal storytelling.

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Putty/slime can be used by kids for stress relief, to be more focused during class, to create molded sculptures or "buildings," and it provides a sensory regulation.

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Kinetic sand is great because it helps kids explore different types of texture, create, build, and sculpt "buildings," and is a good sensory regulation strategy.

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Wooden blocks allow for kids to experiment with building/ architecture. Kids can use their imagination to create buildings and express their creativity. This is also a great tool for kids to use while storytelling.

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Leaves, sticks, rocks, etc... are great materials because kids can explore nature/ environment to story tell, stimulate sensory development, and supports motor skills development (throwing, stacking, collecting)

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Pipe/ wire cleaners can be used in arts and crafts for creating sculptures, models, and decorations due to their flexibility and colorful appearance. In educational settings, they can be incorporated into projects to develop fine motor skills, encourage creativity, and enhance problem-solving abilities.

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Chalk provides a tactile experience for drawing, writing, or creating temporary designs. Chalk can be used in a variety of art projects or as an interactive medium in classrooms to facilitate learning and creativity.

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Cardboard boxes are very versatile, they can be used for construction and many creative projects. They are often repurposed in arts and crafts to create structures, sculptures, or interactive environments. Cardboard boxes encourage imaginative play, problem-solving, and spatial awareness while promoting sustainability through upcycling.

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Aluminum foil can be molded, shaped, or used as a reflective surface in art projects, sculptures, or design work. It's particularly useful in creating shiny textures, and exploring various art techniques. It can also be used in music education to create sound effects or replicate as a instrument when crinkled

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Picture books play a significant role in early literacy development by encouraging vocabulary and comprehension. Picture books also help foster creativity and can be used as a tool for discussion and connecting visual storytelling with language.

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A sound bottle is a container filled with various materials like beads or rice that'll create different sounds when shaken. It's often used to develop auditory skills and promote sensory play. Sound bottles are also used in music and science activities to experiment with volume and sound variation.

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These drums are designed for children to explore rhythm, sound, and music-making. They can be used to foster musical development while also enhancing coordination and encourage creative expression. Drums are ideal for musical play and interactive performances.

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Whisks can be repurposed in creative and educational settings to explore textures, sounds, and motion. In arts and crafts, whisks can be used for sensory activities.

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-Expression

-Creative Process

-Artistic Literacy

-Collaboration

-Cultural Context

-Innovation

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-How can you use color, shape, and texture to express emotions or tell a story in your artwork?

-How can working with others change or enhance your creative ideas?

-How do different cultures use art to share traditions, beliefs, or stories?

-How can you combine traditional art techniques with technology to create something original?

-What steps do artists take to turn an idea into a finished artwork, and how do revisions help improve their work?

-How does experimenting with different approaches help artists discover new ideas?

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Children should listen to different types of music while painting. They use big brushes, sponges, or their hands to express how the sounds make them feel. This activity connects multiple senses, helping children translate sounds into visual art. It encourages risk-taking, self-expression, and the exploration of non-traditional artistic techniques.

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The author encourages children to explore woodworking tools, measurement, and hand tool techniques. Inspired by the PBS LearningMedia KidVision video, children will learn how to use real tools and materials to create something unique. Through active engagement in building and measuring, students will experiment with different tools and foster their creativity, all while developing problem-solving and innovation skills.

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KidVision | Wood Shop | PBS LearningMedia

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Miss Penny and the KidVision Kids go to a wood working shop to learn how to work with wood. First they see how big machines, like table saws, can do work faster than people. Then they learn how to use hand tools like the hammers.

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Made by PBS LearningMedia, this encourages children to learn about and experiment with the muscles in their upper body. By following along with their teacher, students will explore how their bicep, pectoral, and other upper body muscles work, and practice exercises that help stretch and strengthen them. This lesson promotes both psychomotor and cognitive skills, nurturing creativity and body awareness through movement.

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Meet My Muscles- Upper Body Lesson Plan | PBS LearningMedia

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Following along with their teacher, students learn about the various upper body muscles we have such as the bicep and pectoral muscles and learn how to give them a good stretch and exercise. This lesson engages students by focusing on psychomotor and cognitive skills.

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Children will create sculptures based on stories they remember. They can use clay or playdough to bring their ideas to life. This promotes storytelling through hands-on exploration, allowing children to express emotions, ideas, and narratives creatively.

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Created by Natalie Grote & Laurel Highlands Middle School from PBS LearningMedia, this allows children to design and build a complex machine using simple machines and everyday items. Students will create their own Rube Goldberg-style trap for an elf (or fictional character), incorporating both creativity and problem-solving as they experiment with triggers, bait, and containment. This hands-on project encourages exploration of mechanical concepts, engineering design, and iterative thinking.

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Elf Trap STEM Project | WQED SOS | PBS LearningMedia

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Students in Grades 6-8 will use their knowledge of simple machines and background knowledge of Rube Goldberg Machines to construct a complex machine to trap an elf. The students will have to draw and then build their traps using everyday items. The trap must include a trigger mechanism that will set it off, as well as a place that safely holds the captured elf so that he/she cannot escape.The trap must include bait of some kind that will lure the elf into the trap. The students will then reflect on their design and communicate any changes they would make if they could do it again.