Media - Day 1 grades K-3 learning activities

These activities will help youth build a positive view of themselves and recognize their strengths while thinking about media. They can be done alone or with friends over a video chat such as Skype, Zoom, Facetime, etc.

Mindfulness Actvity

Trivia question: What is the color of an emerald?

Mindfulness Activity:

Imagine that your pointer finger is a candle.
Hold up your candle, take a deep breath in, then blow out the candle on your finger for as long as you can.
Notice how your breath fills up your belly when you breathe in.

Self-Portrait

Supplies:

garbage bag or plastic
black permanent marker
water colour paints
sponges
food colouring
a large piece of paper/light-coloured sheet
mod podge or 1 cup of white glue

Instructions:

Lay down a garbage bag or some sort of plastic under the sheet or large paper. This will make sure the paint and marker does not go through to stain the floor.
Have your child lay down on top of the sheet or paper.
Trace their head and shoulders with a permanent marker.
Using Simon Says, ask them to add details of their self portrait. For example, “Simon Says draw your mouth,” “Simon Says draw your eyes,” etc. When the face is completed, start adding color with different kinds of materials. For example, liquid water colors and droppers, sponge brushes, or food colouring diluted with water.

Once the self-portrait is dry, you can seal the portrait by painting on homemade Mod Podge (1 cup of white glue with 1/3 cup of water) to stiffen it up. Cut out the outline and hang