Creative Adaptation
Life skill related:
Flexibility
Methodology:
Independent work with mid-activity introduction of new challenges
Subject:
Art
Age/Grade:
12-13 years old
Timing:
60 minutes
Materials/suggestions
Drawing paper
Crayons, markers, or colored pencils
Random objects (e.g., buttons, feathers, fabric scraps, pipe cleaners)
Description of the activity:
This activity focuses on promoting flexibility and adaptability by encouraging students to think creatively and adapt their artwork based on unexpected challenges.
Procedure:
Begin by providing each student with a sheet of drawing paper and a selection of drawing materials.
Explain to the students that they will be creating a piece of artwork using the provided materials, but with a twist - they will also need to incorporate a random object that will be revealed later.
Allow the students some time to start working on their artwork, encouraging them to let their creativity flow.
After a few minutes, introduce the random objects and distribute one to each student.
Instruct the students to find a way to incorporate their assigned object into their artwork, even if it means making changes or adapting their original ideas.
Encourage the students to be flexible and open-minded as they integrate the random object into their artwork, reminding them that sometimes the best creations come from unexpected changes.
Once the students have finished their artwork, have them share their pieces with the class, discussing how they adapted their original ideas to incorporate the random object.