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Getting to Know You Activity: Art History Folded Petals

Close-up of a colorful folded petals paper craft project with drawings, text, and photos, surrounded by colored pencils. This engaging getting to know you activity can also serve as an introduction to art history.

Art History Folded Petal– Getting to Know You Activity

Folded petals art project with multiple illustrated sections, surrounded by colored pencils, featuring text about personal art and art history.   Two colorful folded paper crafts with drawings and text, surrounded by pencils on a white surface. These projects are often used in "Getting to Know You" activities, blending creativity and personal expression seamlessly.

This is a fun and educational “Getting to Know You” activity I did with some classes last year.  I have these art history folded petal templates in my shop.

On one side are artworks from art history with a little prompt.  For example, Dog Lying in the Snow, by Franz Marc.  The prompt is “Draw a favorite animal.  On the reverse side of the folded petals, the students draw and design their response.  It allows them some exposure to some fun artworks from famous artists and it also allows you to get to know your students and their interests.

Image result for dog lying in the snow by franz marc

Folded petals paper crafts on a table, one completed with drawings and text, the other unfolding with images of artwork. Two colorful flower-shaped drawings with names and various illustrations on each folded petal, ideal for a fun getting to know you activity. A colorful, hand-drawn flower with a central panel and various images on the folded petals, including a dog and a house. Two colorful, flower-shaped crafts with drawings and names made by children are displayed on a white background, part of a fun "Getting to Know You Activity. Two colorful handmade paper flowers with folded petals and decorations on each petal on a white background. Two decorated flower cutouts with various drawings and colorful folded petals laid on a white background. Colorful folded paper flowers with childlike drawings are a great getting to know you activity.

Have a good first couple of weeks back to school!


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About Marcia Beckett

Marcia is an elementary art teacher and loves painting, drawing, sculpture, art journaling and clay. Her blog, Art is Basic, features many exciting art projects for kids.

2 Responses to Getting to Know You Activity: Art History Folded Petals

  1. Lynn Smith says:

    I couldn’t read the different petals, but it sounds like a great introduction to art class. Can you enlarge this for me?

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