Fine Arts: Visual Arts

Standard 3: Choosing and Evaluating a Range of Subject Matter, Symbols and Ideas

• K-4 - Students select and use subject matter, symbols and ideas to communicate meaning.

Standard 5: Reflecting Upon and Assessing the Characteristics and Merits of Their Work and the Work of Others

• K-4 - Students understand that there are various purposes for creating works of visual art.

Source: National Standards for Arts Education

Decorate book bags for the 2012 Collaborative Summer Library Reading Program. Create bag for any library theme from early to adult literacy. This engaging activity is a great segue to thematic, literary discussions.

Supplies Used: Book Bag, Fabric Paint, Permanent Markers or Pens, Iron-on Fabric

The teacher will die-cut the materials for student use prior to the lesson.

1. Die-cut the Book, Heart and Peace Sign using iron-on fabric. Iron the shapes onto the book bag.
2. Die-cut the Block Alphabet using iron-on fabric to create the words "Own the Night." Iron the letters onto the book bag.
3. Embellish the bag with permanent marking pen and fabric paint (see Main Photo).