Rainbows 03/18/2011
 
Kindergarteners learned about the colors of the rainbow in this crayon resist project.  We talked about the colors and their order.  We also talked about finding a pot of gold at the end of the rainbow!  In their paintings, some students drew pots of gold and some drew other things they would want at the bottom of the rainbow.
 
 
Students created cards for Valentine's Day using their thumbs.  We learned that putting two thumbprints together can make a heart!
 
 
First graders discussed how we can tell when shapes are in front or behind each other in pictures (when they are overlapping.)  If they are behind, they are further away.  If they are in front, they are closer.  They used this information to create depth in their ocean drawings!
 
 
Did you know that New Years happened on February 3?  And that the year is 4708?  In art class, we learned about the Chinese calendar and the importance of the New Year celebrations that occur.  Every grade level  joined in to make fun projects that celebrate the Chinese New Year or Chinese culture.  Third grade made ancient Chinese scrolls.
 
Chinese New Year 02/25/2011
 
Did you know that New Years happened on February 3?  And that the year is 4708?  In art class, we learned about the Chinese calendar and the importance of the New Year celebrations that occur.  Every grade level  joined in to make fun projects that celebrate the Chinese New Year or Chinese culture.  Second grade made parade puppets, and first grade made decorative fire crackers.
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Kindergarteners learned about the properties of chalk pastels in this fun project!  We colored with chalk on the edges of a paper stencil.  After placing that stencil on our art paper, we smeared the colors off the stencil and onto our papers.  This made wonderful shapes and overlapping designs!
 
 
Students cut out stocking shapes from burlap fabric and sewed it together with yarn.  They then used cookie cutters and paint to stamp pictures onto their projects.
 
Animal Bowls 12/22/2010
 
Students created bowls and turned them into an animal of their choice.  We used paper mache, balloons, popsicle sticks, and newspapers to create these projects. A few students ran out of time during this project, so they came up with interesting solutions.  Instead of creating legs and a head, they created bowls with fitted lids!
 
 
First graders learned about origami and architecture as they created paper houses.  We talked about the different features and decorations that buildings can have.  Kindergartners made evergreen trees decorated for the holidays.  The houses and trees were put together to create a winter village to celebrate the season!  I should also note that Jr. High students helped me make snow flakes during their free time :)
 
 
Kindergarteners are learning that they can draw anything by using the shapes they already know.  In this simple lesson, we had four steps drawn on the board.  Students had to explain the new shapes in each step along with their size and placement.  They then drew their own turkeys and colored them in for Thanksgiving.