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Collage Puppets

Overview

In this unit, students will create imaginary animal characters using oil pastels and collage, focusing on their unique features and emotions. The unit emphasizes social and emotional learning by encouraging students to articulate their puppets’ feelings and preferences.

Grade Level

K-2

Media

Drawing, Collage, Puppetry

Lessons In Unit

7

  • Teaching Guide
  • Teaching Tools

Lessons


Materials and Tools

  • Ebony pencils
  • White drawing paper 
  • White pencils
  • Black paper
  • Oil pastels
  • Construction paper 
  • Shiny paper
  • Glue
  • Scissors
  • Paint stirrers
  • Fasteners

Resources

Photos of animals

Collage animals by Eric Carle

Credits

Written By:
Cynthia Chen, Artist Instructor

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