Calder Mobile Art Activity PDF

Introduce your students to the joyful world of Alexander Calder with this exciting Kindergarten Art Activity inspired by his famous kinetic sculpture “Lobster Trap and Fish Tail”!
Young artists will create their own colorful paper mobile using playful shapes and movement. They will cut, color, and assemble a hanging mobile that actually moves — just like Calder’s originals. This fun, no-prep printable PDF builds fine motor skills while encouraging creativity and imagination.
✅ Create a real working paper mobile
✅ Practices cutting, coloring, and assembling
✅ Explores shapes, balance, and movement
✅ Inspired by artist Alexander Calder
✅ Low prep – (Prep 6-inch strands of yarn and tape)
✅ Includes QR code for step-by-step video tutorial (optional to add)
✅ Perfect for artist studies, sculpture units, fine motor centers, or sub plans
Your students will be thrilled watching their own Calder-inspired mobile spin and dance!