Age/Grade: Elementary 2: Lessons

Keith Haring Mural Project Art Gallery of Ontario Influenced by the exhibition of Keith Haring's work at the Art Gallery of Ontario, local children create their own full-scale mural, and donate it to a local church. Friends Mural Lara McBride A fun and easy, project that will leave your walls full of color and energy. Windows Melissa Ludwig, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient Students can create their own symbolic windows into their imaginations. Big Hat People Heather Zinkosky Influenced by Keith Haring's book, BIG, this lesson explores clothing and the adjectives we use to describe and differentiate them. Keith Haring Lesson Series Marion Rutten Children from the Netherlands explore a unit on Keith Haring, including Tee-shirt stamping and collaborative, mural-sized drawings. LESSON 1 - Lines: Invisible Journeys Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. This lesson is part one of a three lesson unit designed to teach young students (first or second grade) about various types of line, and texture. This lesson places emphasis on the movement students use to create lines by having them create visual roadmaps and follow them with gesture. The magic of their gesture will be reinforced as their invisible journeys are revealed to them through the technique of wax resist. Posters with a Message I Lea Basile Lazarus Offering students the possibilities to express their thoughts and concerns, this project outlines a structure to help students make public posters with important messages in a bold and straightforward manner, similar to some of the work Haring did during his lifetime Hip Hop Dance Cut-Outs Heidi Shelton Emphasizing collaboration, this teacher brought in music that Keith Haring worked to when he was making art and helped her students create a mural using it as inspiration. Hip Hop, Skip, and Jump The Whitney Museum of American Art This program was designed to be a take-home activity for children in conjunction with the exhibition of Keith Haring's work at the Whitney Museum in New York City. Drawings & Collage Valerie Kerwin Sent in by the YMCA in Sarasota, FLorida, this lesson explores the use of multiple figures in the medium of collage. It's All in the Line! David Butler Inspired by Keith Haring's line, these middle school students from Texas created very colorful art filled with all different kinds of line. The Tarpaulin Project Art Gallery of Ontario A lesson that practically guarantees great results AND a low budget! The Tarpaulin Project was developed by the Education Staff at the Art Gallery of Ontario in an effort to help students become more familiar with Keith Haring's work and working methods while cultivating students' ability to express emotions on a visual level. Children Respond to Keith Haring's Work City Gallery Wellington Using the Keith Haring exhibition as a starting point in their Education and Outreach programming, City Gallery helped children be inspired by and respond to Haring's work. Clay Alphabet Sculpture Scenes Dan Deslaurier A fun and informative introduction to the art of Keith Haring and an opportunity for students to sculpt their own clay letters! Pop Shop 1 - Symbol Making The Keith Haring Foundation Students will learn about Keith Haring's use of symbols by examining his bold, direct lines and images and create their own. Lessing meets Haring Anne Rössler This elementary school in Germany partnered up with some college students to create a challenging mural that functions as visual storytelling and encourages graffiti prevention. Heart Collage Jennifer Pendergast & Ms. Bessie A simple lesson designed for younger students. Perfect for Valentines or Mothers Day. Creating a Cranimal Marie Antonelli, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. Elementary students design their own mix and matched animals, using a lesson framework that emphasizes transformation. This lesson accompanies the following additional lessons: "Clay for Fun" "Cranimals in 3D" "Paper Sculpture Habitats" Book of Little Things Lea Basile Lazarus Although initially used as an adjunct to a larger scale lesson, this activity provides much potential when used with Keith Haring's book, NINA'S BOOK OF LITTLE THINGS, which allows for interactive visual and conceptual activities. Graffiti Project Jasmine Pasch, Jane Gledhill, and Ian Stewart A combined dance/visual art week long project, accompanied with live music and ending with a sharing, for students on the autistic spectrum. Self Portraits from the Future Melissa Ludwig, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient Students will make craypa self portraits of what they might look like in 100 years. On the Move The Whitney Museum of American Art To explore students' perceptions of movement and how it can be expressed in images. Make a visual diary of how you move throughout the day. Ten Kathy Kaiser Using Keith Haring's book, TEN as a starting point, children will learn to quantify and visually depict numbers. A Sculptor's Model The Keith Haring Foundation This lesson was designed to parallel The Tampa Museum's survey: "Keith Haring: Art & Commerce," on view March 18 through June 11, 2006. Local children were presented with a slide presentation of Haring's work, with a particular emphasis on Haring's large scale steel sculptures and accompanying sculptural macquettes. Students then participated in a workshop where they too could design and construct their own scaled down models of imaginary, mythic sculptures. A Mural Gift Bryna Bobick 5th grade students participated in a mural making activity based on the art of Keith Haring. The mural was presented to Rosemont Elementary School as a "thank you" gift for everyone at the school who as helped the 5th grade students. Marbling a la Haring Erin Tapley Using the process of paper marbling, this teacher has found a way to help students deconstruct and compose their own abstract compositions. The Story of Red and Blue- WRITING The Keith Haring Foundation This lesson helps students explore the creative possibilities of using language to interpret art. A Book About Heart Lara McBride An explorative lesson that stimulates language skills while aiding in the development of social and emotional awareness. Creating Stories Catherine Lapping Looking and drawing merge in this lesson to help students understand and appreciate Keith Haring's work. As an extension to this project, these NYC school children decorated bags containing holiday gifts for local charities. Fence Mural Valerie Kerwin This ambitous teacher created a fence mural with her students in Sarasota, Florida. Each student's figure drawings becoming full-scale figurative paintings on a bright and bold playground fence. Snapshots Kathy Kaiser Inspired by work Haring explored throughout his life, this project asks students to photograph one another and reflect upon what they see both externally and internally. Haring Man Mural Betsy Decker One class' response to Haring's work after visiting our site, a full size figurative mural. The perfect project to build upon for individual children or a whole group. Stories Kathy Kaiser Similar to the book, I WISH I DIDN'T HAVE TO SLEEP, containing children's responses to Haring's work, students are encouraged to look at Haring's work, and create their own stories. Keith Haring and Graffiti Taz Ismail & Becky Evermon Students from this Montessori school in Canada studied Keith Haring and then worked collaborately to make several murals, custom t-shirts, and sculptures, all exploring the theme of "Peace, love and the environment." LESSON 2 - Pattern and Shading Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. This lesson is part two of a three lesson unit designed to teach young students (first or second grade) about various types of line, and pattern . Students will build upon their previous knowledge of line to develop an awareness of pattern and shading. Pop Shop 2 - Etching and Woodcutting The Keith Haring Foundation Learn about printmaking using Haring's imagery as a starting point. The 1980s Series - Graffiti The Keith Haring Foundation During the 1980s, music, dance, fashion, and art experienced a boom of energy and innovation. It was also during the 80s that Haring came into prominence and produced most of his signature work. This series of lessons seeks to explore the cultural and creative phenomenons of the 1980s for the youth of today. The Graffiti project seeks to create an open & constructive forum for students to communicate their thoughts and feelings by creating a "graffiti wall" within the classroom. HaringKids Guide Norma Burrowes An interactive worksheet program that will help students explore HaringKids on their own. Mixing Up Magic Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. This lesson is designed to allow students to experiment with the roles of scientists and graphic designers. Students will design a magic potion. The lesson gives students a chance to practice math and science skills such as mixing and measuring while learning about color, and design. A Haring Event Nancy Williams & Marilyn Morgan This school in New Jersey hosted a "Dine with Your Child" afternoon, complete with Haring-inspired hallway decorations and home-made tee-shirts. Cranimals in 3D Marie Antonelli, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. Elementary students design their own mix and matched animals, using a lesson framework that emphasizes transformation, then they experiment with clay and shape their animals into 3D sculptures. This lesson accompanies the following additional lessons: "Clay for Fun" "Creating a Cranimal" "Paper Sculpture Habitats" Fish Collages Melissa Ludwig, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient Exploring color and pattern through collage, this lesson was produced by a college student majoring in Art Education. Haring Style Drawings Mark McCloskey Sent to us by one of our most active teachers, this project demonstrates the explorative fun that students can have with Keith Haring inspired imagery. Pictures Kathy Kaiser Usually lessons take a class through a project, this lesson takes a class through reflection and display, a great complement to any activity. Haring Placemats Martin Richerzhagen Sent in by a school in Germany, this class created the perfect Haring-style table settings. Research and Remedies Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. What if a cure existed for: AIDS? Hunger? Poverty? Racism? Pollution? Corruption? What would it look like? How can knowledge or understanding function as a cure? Fine Art to Animation with Keith Haring Ben Tegeler & Jen Deets These 5th Graders studied Keith Haring and the significance of his life and art on our world. After exploring elements of line and color through drawing; they then created their own morphes in the computer lab using VSEÂ’s Animation Maker. Chalk Drawings Chan Bliss Students from an elementary school in Tampa, Florida visited an exhibition of Keith Haring's work at the local Tampa Museum of Art and then made their own Haring-inspired work! A Haring Holiday Kathleen McCrea Create Haring-inspired holiday ornaments with children using this fun and easy project sent in to us by a high school in Kansas. Drawing Movement Jeri Turtle This local New York City school used Keith Haring's art to inspire a lesson on expressing movement in drawing. Lady Liberty Maura Walsh This wonderful project celebrates freedom and Keith Haring at the same time, while helping students to understand what makes this country so unique and special. Pop Art People Jennifer Pendergast & Ms. Bessie A lesson especially designed for younger children to help them understand body proportion and construction. Haring's Heroes Sara Schickle Kirker Elementary school students from Arkansas create a collaborative, large-scale project inspired by Keith Haring's subway art. Mural to Music 1 The Whitney Museum of American Art Ask your students to make a collaborative mural drawing to music, using their invented sign language, their imagination, and their responses to the music. Haring In Motion Magnets Christie Crittenden Students paint a Haring portrait in motion and then transfer the image onto a shrink film magnet. Morphs Kathy Kaiser This lesson, similar to our Flip-Book lesson, is designed for children to explore movements and perform them as the different characters in Haring's work, emphasizing transitional poses and personal expression. I Can Dance to the Music of Everything Amy Ryan This children-designed book explores rhyming, musical inventions, rhythm and dance using the process of printmaking. Keith Haring Art Work Mark McCloskey These students from the UK learned all about Keith Haring before they began their own interpretive pastel posters. Afterwards, they wrote their opinions, reflecting on the imagery and their knowledge of Keith Haring. They posted it on their school web site for everyone to enjoy. LESSON 3 - Texture: Wild Things Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. This lesson is part one of a three lesson unit designed to teach young students (first or second grade) about various types of line, and pattern. This lesson allows children to learn how illustrators apply their knowledge of line and shading techniques to denote texture. Pop Shop 3 - Printmaking (Tee Shirts) The Keith Haring Foundation Learn printmaking, including printing Tee shirts, based on the images of Haring's work. Kids Risk Project: Painting with a Message Kimberly M. Thompson and Linda Hatch This lesson focuses on helping kids help themselves and other kids by painting with a message in the style of Keith Haring. It empowers them and teaches that their art can be a source of hope and information for others. Small Kathy Kaiser Using Keith Haring's book, BIG, Children will write and illustrate all the words they know for the word small. Clay for Fun: An Introduction to Clay Marie Antonelli, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. Elementary students experiment with clay before making their own imaginary animals. This lesson accompanies the following additional lessons: "Creating a Cranimal" "Cranimals in 3D" "Paper Sculpture Habitats" Haring Lampshades Martin Richerzhagen These students from Germany participated in a competition to design Haring-inspired lampshades. Designing Objects The Katonah Museum of Art Using a project framework similar to that of Keith Haring's, children can explore the possibilities of designing a personally customized watch, bicycle, and car, using the templates provided. Add a Page to Love Jennifer Pendergast & Ms. Bessie Using Keith Haring's book, LOVE, as a stepping stone, students are asked to create their own page to express love while challenging their use of color. The Sky Melissa Ludwig, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient Students will create images of the sky that convey their moods and feelings. Red and Blue Kathy Kaiser This collaboritive project, inspired by a set of prints Haring made titled, RED AND BLUE, asks children to interpret classmates' abstract shapes and write or tell a story about them. Character Traits in Fables Lisa Kelley-Connor Fourth and Fifth grade Special Education students wrote fables, created a subway mural, dance freeze cut outs, illustrations and sculptures of their characters, wrote a song and choreographed a dance for each character, and designed a web page of their work on the project. Crayon Rubbing Flip Book Kellie Rilla, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. This flip book lesson is designed to make learning about animation a more tactile, fun experience for young learners by eliminating tracing and bringing the line to life. Students will use their hands to gradually bend and reshape a line (floral wire), while recording this experience using crayon rubbings. The sequential crayon rubbings will become frames for their flip book. This lesson is originally designed to accompany a math lesson about closed shapes, giving students an experience with the formation of flat sides, curves, and angles. Subway Drawings Sandra Beyer Using Haring's Subway Drawings as a starting point, this exciting lesson offers an innovative way to create a spontaneous work process that students will love. Tabletop Graffiti Mural Valerie Kerwin When an art teacher from a YMCA in Florida decided to clean up her shabby tables and teach her students about graffiti art, she decided to combine the projects and revive the tables with art! A strong emphasis on collaboration and cooperation led to a classroom full of personalized furniture. Tools for Discussing Haring's Work The Keith Haring Foundation By maintaining a framework to lead a discussion, this outline will help make looking at, talking about, and responding to art less intimidating. The Story of Red and Blue- ART The Keith Haring Foundation This spontaneous explorative project allows students of all ages to open up and make free associations with positive results. Colour Vera Teschow Keith Haring's art places a lot of impact on shape and colour. This lesson enables learners to see the imact of colour within an artwork. 3D Paper-Edge Figure Sculptures Dan Deslaurier A fun and informative introduction to the art of Keith Haring and an opportunity for students to design and build their own paper figure sculptures! Pendants Heather Zinkosky A lesson that allows students to design a symbol and challenges them to transform their designs into sculpture & wearable art. Mural to Music 2 The Whitney Museum of American Art Ask your students to make a collaborative mural drawing to music, using their invented sign language, music, using their invented sign language, music logos, imagination, and their responses to the music. Subway Art Megan McDonald A great starting point for a large scale project, this lesson uses simple materials, and optimizes their boldness and beauty. Inspired by Haring's early graffiti work in the subways of NYC, these students took off with their own innovative and creative ideas. Banners with a Message II Lea Basile Lazarus Using the "Posters with a Message" Lesson as a starting point, this project allows students to exhibit their work publicly and address the related concerns of presentation and observation. Pop Shop 4 - Shopkeeping The Keith Haring Foundation Create and run a store to sell prints, pictures, tee shirts created in Pop Shop Lessons 1 - 3. Paper Sculpture Habitats Marie Antonelli, Keith Haring/SVA Scholarship Recipient THIS LESSON USES THE NYC BLUEPRINT LEARNING STANDARDS. Elementary students design their own mix and matched animals, using a lesson framework that emphasizes transformation, then they create an entire ecosystem for them using 3-dimensional collage materials. This lesson accompanies the following additional lessons: "Clay for Fun" "Cranimals in 3D" "Creating a Cranimal"