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.
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
![](https://createart.studioinaschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/SIAS_Resource-Sheet_Animals-scaled.jpg)
![](https://createart.studioinaschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/caterpillar_ericcarle.jpeg)
![](https://createart.studioinaschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/hippo_ericcarle-1024x557.jpeg)
![](https://createart.studioinaschool.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/lion_ericcarle-1024x1024.jpeg)
Collage animals by Eric Carle
Credits
Written By:
Cynthia Chen, Artist Instructor
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