Check out this video of fourth graders working on geometric patterns! 

 In this lesson the students had to build an interesting composition using devices such as varying the size of shapes, extending the space by making shapes go off the edge, making shapes go diagonally through the design and show movement, and overlapping shapes to create emphasis.  We discussed these techniques in class and did several practices or plans of mini compositions.

After completing mini compositions that included organic and geometric shapes, they needed to create a plan.  Choosing their favorite design and thinking about geometry, they could flip (reflect), slide, or rotate the composition throughout a grid.

The process of building the overall design is awesome to watch and I thought parents would enjoy seeing the work in progress!  

Imagine if some of these artworks were digitally downloaded and then printed into wrapping paper, wall papers, or used in packaging design!