Sub Lesson: Tracing Shapes and Drawing Patterns

This is my number one sub lesson that I can leave in the "sub tub" for my emergency lesson or for my "I'm feeling lazy lesson". 

The directions are simple: Pick an object from the bucket and trace it at least 5 times on your paper. 

 (I have some simple plastic shapes: circles, triangles, squares... and I also have a bucket of more complex shapes like cookie cutters, cd's, and other random objects for the older kids.)

Once the student traces their object, they draw different patterns and designs in each shape with a pencil. Once they have filled the shapes, they color with crayons. 

Then, they design the background...or incorporate it into the design early on. 

This usually lasts the whole 60 minute class period, but I always leave some "extra time" activities just in case. 

Winter Mittens and Cap!

 

ONE-Day Winter Lesson

Colorful construction paper, oil pastels, scissors and glue.

Sub Plans...Futuristic Cityscape

That's a bingo! I was pleasantly surprised by the results from all grade levels. I can't remember which is which but that's probably a good thing right? I left this plan for K-4 and made copies of a 'futuristic cityscape' to put out on the tables. I think that was the magic trick.

Spring Sub Plan: Ants in a Garden

I left this with my sub a couple of weeks ago and they turned out really well. The kids did a good job and she used it for K-3.

Imagine if you were an ant in a garden...what would the garden look like from your point of view?




Well, they're all sideways. :( Sorry. But you get the idea!

Great Resource!

http://museumchick.com/2010/04/museumkid-free-coloring-book-pages.html


Could be great for sub plans!