Professor Noodles McDoodles Creative Creatures (K - 5)
Overview
| Program Description: |
Professor Noodles McDoodles Creative Creatures is a 45 minute/1 class format which is consistent with all sessions. The program best aligns to 2025 "Wit & Wisdom Module" Grade 1/Module 2: Creature Fea... Read more
Professor Noodles McDoodles Creative Creatures is a 45 minute/1 class format which is consistent with all sessions. The program best aligns to 2025 "Wit & Wisdom Module" Grade 1/Module 2: Creature Features. This allows teachers the ability to adequately prepare and set prior expectations with their students (i.e. get them excited!). A crayonimal is a fictitious creature that is created by combining the features of at least 3 different animals (e.g. the head of a giraffe on the body of a shark with the legs/tail of an elephant). The concept of a crayonimal is to (1) encourage observation and uniqueness of surroundings, what makes an animal visually distinct and why, and (2) to promote originality and creative thinking. Many times youth draw commonly known characters like Mickey Mouse, Bart Simpson, SpongeBob, etc. and to imitate art is good because it is exercising the technical aspect of drawing however, the true ability to create is to be original and not copy. Start: Professor Noodles McDoodles (PNM) enters and introduces himself and does a stretch exercise to loosen the hands/minds. "ยข Students are asked to observe PNM draw and students identify animals and their characteristics (for example: Turtle/shell, Elephant/trunk, Shark/fin). PNM incorporates animal characteristics conveyed by students into a drawing. Creating a crayonimal and discussing the importance of observation and originality. PNM discusses major animal groups and provides physical characteristics to identify them. The class volunteers 2 types of animals within 2 specified animal groups and PNM adds a 3rd mystery animal and asks students to identify the animal. PNM instructs the students on artistic/drawing technique such as using the whole page to compose a drawing, using features for expression such as eyes and mouth, showing depth and 3-dimensionality with a creature and an overview of 1-point and 2-point perspective. Group crayonimal drawing 1 - volunteers suggest 3 types of animals from specified groups. Entire class draws their own crayonimal incorporating the characteristics they feel are indicative of the animals targeted. When complete, PNM shows class how he incorporated the 3 animal characteristics. Students are asked to hold up their drawings so the classroom can see how they individually incorporated the animal characteristics. Selected students volunteer to describe their drawings to the class. Group crayonimal drawing 2 - A repeat of the prior drawing exercise is done to confirm teachings and experience another challenge using the learned techniques. Selected students volunteer to describe their drawings to the class. Recap-PNM recaps lessons learned with the foremost being originality, creative thinking, observation and solving challenges. The scientific standards animal groups and their identifiable characteristics AND the artistic standards learned are confirmed.
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| Available to Grade(s): |
K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
Logistics
| Program Format: |
In-School Performance |
| Program Format Details: |
Program intended for individual classes of a grade level to experience separately. |
| Cost Per Student: |
$10 |
| Number of Visits: |
1 |
| Length of Visit: |
45 minutes |
| Availability: |
Year round availability. |
Requirements
| Length Info: |
Program is one visit at standard one class timeframe (usually 45 minutes but whatever timeframe for one class is fine) |
| Program Requires Prior Meeting: |
no |
| Materials Arts Provider Provides: |
Artist will provide large drawing pad with easel and markers which will allow for his performance. Artist will also bring plain white paper 8.5x11 along with crayons for the students to use if needed ... Read more
Artist will provide large drawing pad with easel and markers which will allow for his performance. Artist will also bring plain white paper 8.5x11 along with crayons for the students to use if needed (tbd).
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| Materials School Provides: |
Teachers do not need to provide any supplies (Artist will provide all) however if able, teachers can supply standard 8.5x11 white paper with pencils, erasers and crayons (optional) |
| Space and/or Set Up Requirements for Program: |
The artist needs a small area to set up easel (very mobile) possibly in front or side of room so all students can watch. Students should be at their desks or tables where they can also draw and be creative. |
Learning Standards
| Curriculum Focus: |
Science |
| Common Core Standard: |
Grade 3 Interdependent Relationships in Ecosystems |
| Art Form: |
Visual Art |
| Core Art Standard: |
Creating Anchor Standard 1: Generate and conceptualize artistic ideas and work. |
| Program Learning Targets: |
Learning target 1: Students will conceptualize existing animals and their characteristics and why each animal has the features (ears, trunk, web feet, etc) that help them survive.Learning ... Read more
Learning target 1: Students will conceptualize existing animals and their characteristics and why each animal has the features (ears, trunk, web feet, etc) that help them survive. Learning target 2: Students will use their creativity to combine features of different animals and produce/draw their very own distinct original creature Learning target 3: Students will forge interpersonal bonds and respect for each other as they openly share their creations with the classroom.
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| Wit & Wisdom Connection: |
Grade 1 Module 2: Creature Features |
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