Family Tree Art

Step 1: cut out circles of paper and write initials of family tree members on them. Arrange circles on a piece of paper and lighlty glue them down. Paint your hand 'green' and make the first layer of handprints. Paint your hand 'yellow' and make the 2nd layer of handprints. Paint the trunk of the tree. Connect the family members correctly by painting branches. Let paint dry.

Step 2: next day or a couple hours later- take off the paper circles to reveal the empty white circular spaces, then write in the names of your family members. Sign and date the art and frame for all to see.

*My students did this activity in response to reading 'The Hobbit'. Bilbo Baggins has quite the family tree so to make a connection to the text, students worked with their parents at home to gather their family tree info so they could make this piece of art.

Step 1: Owen's art

Whole class:

Karen's:

and Daria's:

Step 2: My family Tree