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No-Blender Pulp Painting Lesson PlanNo-Blender Pulp Painting Lesson Plan
Publisher
Dick Blick Art Materials
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Grade
K - 12th
Subjects
Visual & Performing Arts
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Duration
2 days
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No-Blender Pulp Painting

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Like finger painting, this project is very tactile. Kids tear tissue paper into small pieces, add water, and mix up a pulp that can be pressed onto a canvas to create a colorful, textured painting.

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Concepts

painting techniques, paper art

Additional Tags

visual and performing arts

Instructional Ideas

  • Be sure to discuss the tactile sensations your students encounter during the art project
  • Visual learners might benefit from watching the video directions

Classroom Considerations

  • The 32nd in a series of 32 art activities designed for the special education classroom but appropriate for all learners
  • Preview the video to determine whether appropriate to your learning situation

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  • The packet includes examples, directions, and a materials list

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