ClassX Video Lessons Subjects Art Shahadi Wright Joseph Paints a Picture | The Not-Too-Late Show with Elmo
In this fun story, we meet Shahadi Wright Joseph, who is an actress, singer, dancer, and a really nice person. She loves doing arts and crafts, and she shows us how much fun it can be to create things with our hands and imagination!
Shahadi shares her favorite craft: making paper bag puppets! These puppets are super fun and easy to make. You can decorate them however you like and use them to tell stories or put on a puppet show. Making crafts like these helps us use our creativity and can even make our hands stronger and more skilled. Plus, it’s a great way to play and share with friends!
Next, Shahadi shows us how to paint a bowl of fruit with a cookie on the side. Painting helps us look closely at things and think about how we see them. Everyone gets a big paintbrush and stands at an easel, which makes painting even more exciting!
As everyone starts painting, we see lots of different ways to make art. Each person paints in their own special style, showing that art is all about expressing yourself. There’s no single “right” way to paint, and that’s what makes it so wonderful!
When the painting time is over, Shahadi and her friend show their colorful and creative paintings. They both win because art is about expressing who you are, and every piece of art is special. This teaches us that it’s okay to be different and that our creations are always valuable.
Shahadi’s story reminds us how important and joyful it is to be creative. Whether we’re crafting, painting, or doing any kind of art, creating things can make us feel happy and confident. So, grab some art supplies, let your imagination run wild, and remember: there’s no wrong way to make art!
Create Your Own Puppet Show: Gather some paper bags, markers, colored paper, and glue. Make your own paper bag puppets like Shahadi! Decorate them with different faces and clothes. Once your puppets are ready, use them to put on a puppet show for your family or friends. Think about the story you want to tell and the characters your puppets will play. What adventures will they go on?
Paint Your Favorite Snack: Just like Shahadi painted a bowl of fruit with a cookie, choose your favorite snack and paint it. Look closely at the colors and shapes. Use a big paintbrush and try painting on a large piece of paper or at an easel if you have one. Remember, there’s no right or wrong way to paint. How does your painting show your favorite snack?
Art Style Exploration: With a parent or teacher, look at different styles of art online or in books. Find a painting or craft that you really like. Try to make your own version of it using the materials you have at home. How is your art similar or different from the one you saw? What did you enjoy about making it?
