Bring the playful spirit of Claes Oldenburg into your classroom with this ready-to-use weekly mini-lessons plan centered on form, scale, and sculpture. Students will explore how everyday objects can transform into art, experiment with paper mâché techniques, and learn how size and material change the way we see familiar things.
This WAAG is designed to save you planning time while keeping your classroom engaging, organized, and connected to art history.
What’s Included:
Make It Monday – Paper mâché construction: building strong armatures from cardboard and tape.
Talented Tuesday – Spotlight on Claes Oldenburg and his larger-than-life sculptures.
Art World Wednesday – News-style reading on public art and why scale matters.
Think About It Thursday – Discussion prompts exploring the element of form and how objects change when magnified.
Follow Up Friday – Review questions to reinforce understanding of Oldenburg, form, and sculpture techniques.
Editable & Printable – Delivered in PPTX and PDF for easy use.
Perfect For:
✔ Middle school art classrooms
✔ Teachers who want structured daily prompts without extra prep
✔ Connecting 3D materials to art history
✔ Building skills in sculpture, problem-solving, and critical thinking
💡 Think of WAAGs as your daily spark—keeping your week organized while letting you focus on what matters most: teaching art.
Bring the playful spirit of Claes Oldenburg into your classroom with this ready-to-use weekly mini-lessons plan centered on form, scale, and sculpture. Students will explore how everyday objects can transform into art, experiment with paper mâché techniques, and learn how size and material change the way we see familiar things.
This WAAG is designed to save you planning time while keeping your classroom engaging, organized, and connected to art history.
What’s Included:
Make It Monday – Paper mâché construction: building strong armatures from cardboard and tape.
Talented Tuesday – Spotlight on Claes Oldenburg and his larger-than-life sculptures.
Art World Wednesday – News-style reading on public art and why scale matters.
Think About It Thursday – Discussion prompts exploring the element of form and how objects change when magnified.
Follow Up Friday – Review questions to reinforce understanding of Oldenburg, form, and sculpture techniques.
Editable & Printable – Delivered in PPTX and PDF for easy use.
Perfect For:
✔ Middle school art classrooms
✔ Teachers who want structured daily prompts without extra prep
✔ Connecting 3D materials to art history
✔ Building skills in sculpture, problem-solving, and critical thinking
💡 Think of WAAGs as your daily spark—keeping your week organized while letting you focus on what matters most: teaching art.
