Rocket Ship Collages

Welcome to another exciting art adventure! Today, I’m thrilled to share a fun and educational lesson that will have your kindergarteners over the moon with excitement. This rocket ship collage combines creativity, fine motor skills, and basic geometry into a single engaging project. Perfect for young learners, this lesson will ignite their imagination and curiosity about space while helping them develop essential skills. My students love this lesson every year!

Why Shape Rockets?

Kids are naturally fascinated by space and the idea of rocket ships zooming through the stars. By tapping into this interest, we can make learning about shapes and fine motor skills more exciting and relevant. This lesson not only allows students to explore their creativity but also introduces them to the wonders of space exploration. Students also love the tactile portion of this lesson where they get to glue random odds and ends to decorate their rockets!

Objectives

•Students will practice cutting, gluing, and drawing to improve their fine motor skills.

•Students will use their imagination to create a unique rocket ship collage.

•Students will describe art through identifying shapes.

Process

The video below goes through the whole process!

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