Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to create stick wildling art using only natural materials.
Materials and Prep
- Assorted sticks and twigs
- Leaves, flowers, and other natural materials
- String or twine
- Scissors
- A clear workspace
Before starting the lesson, make sure you have gathered all the necessary materials and set up a clean workspace.
Activities
- Go on a nature walk to collect sticks, twigs, leaves, flowers, and any other interesting natural materials you can find.
- Sort and organize your collection of natural materials.
- Think about what kind of wildling creature or design you want to create using the sticks as the base.
- Start building your stick wildling by arranging the sticks into the desired shape and securing them together with string or twine.
- Add the natural materials to decorate and bring your stick wildling to life.
- Once you are satisfied with your creation, take a step back and admire your stick wildling art!
Fifth Grade Talking Points
- "Stick wildling is a form of art that uses natural materials like sticks, twigs, leaves, and flowers to create unique sculptures or designs."
- "Nature walks are a great way to explore and collect materials for stick wildling. It allows us to appreciate the beauty of the natural world and find inspiration for our art."
- "Sorting and organizing our collection of natural materials helps us plan and visualize how we want to use them in our stick wildling creations."
- "When building a stick wildling, we use sticks as the base structure and secure them together with string or twine. This helps give our creations stability and structure."
- "Adding natural materials like leaves, flowers, or other interesting finds to our stick wildlings allows us to personalize and bring them to life. It's like giving them their own unique personalities!"
- "Creating stick wildling art encourages us to be creative, resourceful, and appreciate the beauty of nature. It's a wonderful way to express ourselves and showcase our artistic abilities."