Shaking Dog inspired by Iris Scott

Designed for 2nd Grade
Perfect for grades 1st-3rd

In this lesson, students will draw and paint a dog ready to shake water off in the style of American finger painter Iris Scott while exploring Movement, a key principle of design.

Students will explore several painting techniques that help give the water drops a sense of movement as the dog shakes them off, including splatter painting and finger painting.

Our lessons are unique to Deep Space Sparkle’s framework for designing an engaging, yet rigorous learning experience.

They’re standards-infused, technique-rich, culturally significant, age-appropriate, and easy for you to implement in your art room to ensure teacher AND student success.

This lesson includes:

• • Detailed, written Step-by-step Instructions
• • Step-by-step Photos
• • Supply List
• • Teaching Guide (including Teaching Points and Engagement Questions)
• • Splatter Painting Tips
• • Golden Retriever Drawing Guide
• • Dachshund Drawing Guide
• • Boston Terrier Drawing Guide
• • Student Gallery for Inspiration
• • National and Common Core Standards
• • “I Can” Statements
• • Teacher Assessment
• • Vocabulary Sheet

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Real Teacher Feedback:
One of our favorite projects so far! Did with Kindergarten class and it took three 45 minute sessions. This one is fun and they were so proud of them!
-Sarah S.

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