Collage Art for Conversations around Food, Food Groups and Health
Huge Hoagie or Monster Sandwich Project Collages: A group project that inspires sharing and team building
Pre-school through elementary school age appropriate
Vocabulary: Basic shapes (circle, square, triangle, and rectangle), all over pattern, texture, repetition, collage
Materials: Manila paper (recycled files and faded and yellowed paper), paper scrap construction paper, glue, markers, scissors
Optional Materials: Paper plates and napkins
Directions:
- Students build sandwich with all the different toppings
- Pre-cut construction paper can be helpful
- Have students brainstorm foods for sandwich – bread, cheese, meats, lettuce, tomatoes, ketchup, etc.
- Individuals or groups can be responsible for making enough for groups and sharing shapes
- Paper plates and napkins are extra props that make this project fun
- Students can use markers for details like sesames or add an olive with a toothpick
- Entire collage can also be put onto a white paper plate or white paper cut into a circle
Opportunity for Discussion and Play:
- Students discuss favorite types of foods for building this monster sandwich
- Students can pretend their group is a sandwich shop
- Create a restaurant name, menu with prices and descriptions for different kinds of sandwiches
- When we make a sandwich how do we keep it sanitary and food safe?
- Allergies and alternatives for breads, cheeses, meats
See also: Pizza Collage and Ice Cream Collage