Creativity Sparks Sketch to Stretch

Sketch to Stretch

OBJECTIVES

Through this Spark, participants will…

  • visualize the written word
  • use visualization and art as a reading comprehension technique
  • consider their own interpretation of the written word
  • be inspired to create art and write their own poetry or stories
  • practice listening skills

TARGET AUDIENCE

  • children, ages 7-18
  • adults
  • older adults

SUPPLIES FOR THIS SPARK

  • Drawing paper / sketch pad
  • Pencil
  • Colored pencils, markers, watercolors/brushes/pot of water
  • Watercolor paper (if using watercolors to embellish)
  • Notebook or journal or writing paper if inspired to write

DOWNLOADABLE RESOURCES FOR THIS SPARK

Sketch to Stretch – ExcursionDownload

FEATURED QUOTATION

“Just start! At least you won’t have an empty page.”

Barbara Hengstenberg