For the past few weeks, first graders have been studying shape and how it differs from the natural to the man-made world. Most students can identify and cut basic shapes, but using them in a meaningful way and using them to represent various subjects is something which takes some focus and practice.
Students discussed the shapes found in the human face and how they vary from person to person. They were then instructed to cut out shapes to depict the human face in a collage portrait. Students were allowed to construct a self-portrait, a portrait of someone they know, or a random portrait of no particular likeness.
