Self-Portraits
End of the Year Goals
End of the Year Goals
End of the Year Goals
End of the Year Goals
End of the Year Goals
In this project, students created self-portraits by tearing pieces of construction paper and assembling them to form their faces. The torn paper technique gave the portraits a unique, textured look. Students carefully selected colors to match their skin, hair, and clothing, and used smaller pieces to add details like eyes, noses, and mouths.
Each student also wrote a paragraph reflecting on how well they achieved their goals for the past school year. The teacher typed these paragraphs and added them to the portraits, creating a personal and meaningful display. This project not only allowed students to express their creativity but also encouraged self-reflection and goal-setting.
To add more depth to the project, you could have students write about their favorite memories from the school year or what they learned and how they grew. They could also set new goals for the upcoming year and discuss the steps they plan to take to achieve them.
Another idea is to incorporate art history by studying famous self-portraits by artists like Vincent van Gogh, Frida Kahlo, or Pablo Picasso. Students can compare these works to their own and discuss the different styles and techniques used.