squishmallow

Art

• The student learned about textures and materials by touching, feeling, and examining the different textures of the squishmallows.
• Developed their creativity and imagination by drawing and designing their own squishmallow characters.
• Explored color mixing and design principles when creating unique patterns and color schemes for their squishmallow characters.
• Learned about spatial relations and proportions when sculpting and molding their own squishmallows from clay or fabric.

English Language Arts

• Practiced descriptive writing by creating stories or profiles for their squishmallow characters, using vivid vocabulary to bring them to life.
• Explored narrative storytelling by writing short stories or dialogues featuring their squishmallow characters as main characters or companions.
• Developed their persuasion skills by creating a sales pitch or advertisement to promote their squishmallow designs, using persuasive language and visual elements.
• Explored the concept of personification by giving human traits and emotions to their squishmallow characters in their writing.

For continued development, encourage the student to explore different art media and techniques to create their own squishmallow figurines, such as using clay, fabric, or even paper mache. They can also experiment with incorporating their squishmallow characters into different storytelling formats, such as comic strips, graphic novels, or animated short films. Encourage them to showcase their creations in an art gallery or virtual exhibition and share their stories and designs with others.

Book Recommendations

• Squishmallows: Super-Squish Heroes by Jameson Beals: A delightful collection of short stories featuring the adventures of various squishmallow characters, inspiring creativity and imaginative storytelling.
• The Art Book for Children by Phaidon Press: A visually engaging book that introduces young readers to diverse art styles, techniques, and artists, sparking inspiration for creating their own squishmallow characters and designs.
• The Squishmallow Adventures: The Quest for Cuteness by Lilly Windsor: A fun and lighthearted chapter book that follows the journey of a group of squishmallow friends on a quest to spread joy and cuteness, perfect for igniting young readers’ imagination and love for squishmallows.