Hatch!

Baby chicks hatching is one of my favorite things about Spring. Our art lesson today is inspired by my childhood memories of watching the tiny new chick peck its way out of its shell. I brought in a beanie baby chick to start the art conversation with my students.
1. I had an assortment of pastel colored papers for my students to choose for their background.
2. Each student was given a piece of 4"x6" white paper. They drew an oval the size of their paper and then cut it out. Crooked hatching lines were drawn in the middle of the halves and then cut on these lines. These eggshells were glued on the paper, leaving a space for their chicks.

3. Eyes and beaks were drawn where they wanted their chicks to be. These were colored darkly with crayons.                    
4. Using round foam applicators, chicks were painted.
5. Flowers and everything Spring were drawn to complete their compositions.

 

Hatching Chicks!