3rd Grade Creating Geometrical Forms with Charcoal

Charcoal is messy, unpredictable and many students love it because it is a tool they probably don’t have at home. We have covered “form” the last couple of weeks, and students have learned how to turn a simple shape into a geometrical form. The charcoal allows students to achieve dark values quickly and blend with ease. While it’s fun to work with, some students may struggle controlling charcoal, avoiding unwanted smudges, and the general mess it can leave behind.