The Magic Carpet

by Elise Bratton Rothamel

Close your eyes, take a deep breath…Now, IMAGINE there is a soft knock at your door….

…When you open the door… you discover your very own, one-of-a-kind, made just for you, MAGIC CARPET! 

What does your carpet look like? What colors does it have? What lines, shapes and patterns do you notice? How would you describe its texture?

This fabulous and magnificent carpet is ready to take you on an adventure!!

Where will it take you?

Draw it! Create it!

Your Magic Carpet will soon be ready to take you anywhere you want to go!

 

Learning targets:

• Exploring a variety of artistic mediums along with practicing and using fine motor skills: drawing, coloring, cutting, gluing, etc. 
• Making personal choices as an artist. Visualizing an idea and then creating it! 
• Experimenting with line, shape, color, patterns and design.  
• Self-awareness and self-expression 

Supplies: 

Any variety of the following: 

• Markers, pens, colored pencils, crayons, oil pastels
• Glue
• Scissors, hole punch
• Yarn

 

Instructions:

Now, have fun creating your beautiful and unique magic carpet using your supplies!

Can you create different kinds of lines using your scissors?

 

Are you adding shapes? What kinds of shapes?

 

Are you using warm or cool cools? Or both?

What is the texture of your magic carpet? How can you show it?

 

YAY!! Now you have your very own magic carpet to take you anywhere you would like to go? Bon Voyage!

 

Reflections: 

• What did you like about this project/activity?
• Did your magic carpet turn out like you envisioned? Why or why not?
• Would you change anything?
• What parts of the project do you feel are the most successful?
• Did you encounter any challenges during this artistic process?
• Did you notice anything about yourself as an artist while completing this project? How will this insight influence your next project?