* This would be a lot of fun for a read aloud! You could even invite students to come up to pull the different tabs to demonstrate a mess turning into a masterpiece! There is also a YouTube video of the book with a perfect song (also titled: 'Beautiful Oops') in the background. * Another idea is to have students journal about a time they have learned from a mistake! Then, encourage the students to turn the blobs of paint into something beautiful by adding their own touches on them! This lesson comes from here.

* Have the art teacher hand out pieces of paper with blobs, streaks, or mistakes on them. Perhaps give the students discarded items (candy wrappers, old magazines, broken toys) to use to create found art! Product Details Sales Rank: 855 in Books Color: Multi Brand: Workman Publishing Model: 9780761157281 Published on: Original language: English Number of items: 1 Dimensions: 7.06' h x 1.25' w x 7.06' l, 1.00 pounds Binding: Hardcover 28 pages Features Learn to love a mistake - it can become a fun opportunity Interactive book shows. After reading it, have the art teacher demonstrate how she can turn an artwork 'mistake' into something beautiful. Here, a blob of paint with a few strokes becomes a frog, and a balled up piece of garbage becomes the fleece of a lamb! Collaborate with an art teacher when reading this book aloud. * Barney Saltzberg's concept book Beautiful Oops is truly engaging for students.

Themes: Acceptance of imperfection, avoiding self-criticism, creativity A Scribble It, Smear It, Fold It, Tear It Journal for Young Artists.

Beautiful oops by barney saltzberg pdf