First graders learned about the history of masquerade masks. They then created their own out of paper plates!
First graders learned about the history of masquerade masks. They then created their own out of paper plates!
It's that time of year again when I make the first graders sew pockets! Students used plastic needles, yarn, and burlap to sew. Once their pocket was complete, they used found materials (marker lids, Q-tips, wood pieces, etc) to stamp on designs and patterns.
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. Second grade made parade puppets, and first grade made decorative fire crackers.
Click on the pictures to see all the great details! 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 :)
In this project, students learned how to create a handle for a cup. Some added multiple handles and some added interesting textural designs to their tea cups!
Students used straws and finger prints to paint their pumpkin patches. They learned how blowing through a straw onto a wet drop of paint can cause it to go in all different directions! Once the paint was dry, they drew on details with fine point markers.
During this lesson, students were introduced to different kinds of lines and the qualities that they can have. We drew all of the lines and qualities on the board, and then they were quized! I would tell them a type of line, a quality, and a direction for them to draw. For example, I would tell them to draw a thin straight line that is diagonal or a broken zigzag line that is vertical. After they drew lines, we added some extra details and painted them in.
When the students were finished, we noticed how different everyone's work was even though they all followed the same directions! |