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Symmetry
Suitable for Kindergarten to Third Grade
- this art provides instant satisfaction
- paint is only applied to half of a paper
- once the paper is folded over, the wet paint
spreads to the other half creating symmetry
- this activity demonstrates the concept of
symmetry and allows the children to see the
effect immediately
- the blending of paint is very appealing and
provides a burst of color to bulletin boards or
when suspended from the ceiling
- each butterfly is unique
- this art provides instant satisfaction
- paint is only applied to half of a paper
- once the paper is folded over, the wet paint
spreads to the other half creating symmetry
- this activity demonstrates the concept of
symmetry and allows the children to see the
effect immediately
- the blending of paint is very appealing and
provides a burst of color to bulletin boards or
when suspended from the ceiling
- each butterfly is unique
Materials
- white art paper or card stock
- watercolor paint - colors can be chosen by the students
- paintbrushes
- scissors
- chenille stems (optional for antennae)
- glue
- newsprint or some other material to protect the work surface
Construction
- begin by protecting the work surface with newsprint or plastic cloths
- distribute the art paper or card stock (rectangular) and the paint (colors they have chosen)
- have the children fold the paper in half vertically
- it is recommended that the paint be applied fairly thick (each color does not have to touch each
other or provide complete coverage)
- once folded over, the paint spreads out, runs together and creates a mirror image on the other half
of the paper
- once folded, gently pat the paper down so that the paint adheres to the blank half
- open up the paper to admire the colors and design
- talk about the symmetry and observe the mirror image that has been created
- emphasize that the part that is goes horizontally should be glued on higher than the middle (you can
demonstrate this by having them stand up with their arms stretched out to each side. They will see
that their arm are raised up higher than their waists or the middle part of their bodies)
- set aside to dry
- fold the paper again along the same fold line
- draw a butterfly wing on the side that is not painted, making sure that the middle part is connected
to the fold
- cut along the line making sure that part of the fold line stays intact
- if desired, black chenille stems can be formed into antennae and taped to the back
Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the butterfly at the following link.
Life Cycle Of The Butterfly
- white art paper or card stock
- watercolor paint - colors can be chosen by the students
- paintbrushes
- scissors
- chenille stems (optional for antennae)
- glue
- newsprint or some other material to protect the work surface
Construction
- begin by protecting the work surface with newsprint or plastic cloths
- distribute the art paper or card stock (rectangular) and the paint (colors they have chosen)
- have the children fold the paper in half vertically
- it is recommended that the paint be applied fairly thick (each color does not have to touch each
other or provide complete coverage)
- once folded over, the paint spreads out, runs together and creates a mirror image on the other half
of the paper
- once folded, gently pat the paper down so that the paint adheres to the blank half
- open up the paper to admire the colors and design
- talk about the symmetry and observe the mirror image that has been created
- emphasize that the part that is goes horizontally should be glued on higher than the middle (you can
demonstrate this by having them stand up with their arms stretched out to each side. They will see
that their arm are raised up higher than their waists or the middle part of their bodies)
- set aside to dry
- fold the paper again along the same fold line
- draw a butterfly wing on the side that is not painted, making sure that the middle part is connected
to the fold
- cut along the line making sure that part of the fold line stays intact
- if desired, black chenille stems can be formed into antennae and taped to the back
Students will gain an appreciation and understanding of the butterfly at the following link.
Life Cycle Of The Butterfly
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