Using YouTube

I use YouTube in my class a lot. It is a great resource for elementary art. I know some schools block YouTube, so I am very lucky and am keeping my fingers crossed that I will be able to continue using it.

Here are a few videos I've found:
Vincent
A lovely slide show of art work by Vincent Van Gogh set to Don McClains "Vincent". I use this after showing students a Powerpoint presentation on Vincent Van Gogh's life.

Butterfly Lovers Violin Concerto
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=htQwnFVikmo&feature=related
video of butterflies and windflowers.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oe1YRC18U7E&feature=related

During an integrated unit on Butterflies using art and movement I used the first video of musicians playing a beautiful concerto while the students act/dance the life cycle of the butterfly. Using the video of butterflies in flight I have students create music and art to show how it feels to fly like a butterfly.

Origami
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3iVP0tzwhVc&feature=related
Fun video showing the creation of an animation of a origami crane. It shows making an origami crane a couple of times, which is nice for kids to see.