Welcome back!

We have been so busy this first week back! Here's a run-down:
Kinders- created their own Mauice Sendak inspired Wild Things
1st graders- finishing their backgrounds for their Blue Dog project
2nd graders- creating their background for their Mood Victorian Houses
3rd graders- planning their stories for their Yup'ik Masks
4th graders- making giant candy wrappers- Pop Art!
5th graders- planning for their Peace inspired art

Art Choice Day

My students always look forward to Art Centers/ Choices Day! On these days they can choose from a variety of Art Centers such as: modeling clay, zentangle, card making, Legos, weaving, and origami to name a few! It's times like these that I am reminded of the creativity of a young mind when it lets loose: no rules, no boundaries, just create!

Maps as art

The 3rd graders created Life Maps. They used real maps to help inspire them. We discussed how real maps are like art. They came up with, " lots of colors, lines, shapes, details and designs." Check out their process:

Back to the 80's club show!

Our 80's show was totally tubular! The two night spectacular event was put on by Music, Art, Tech and PE Clubs. The 4th and 5th graders dressed up like kids right out of the 80's there were even a couple Michael Jacksons. The art club created the backdrop and all the props.

George Rodrigue's Blue Dog

1st Graders are inspired by Blue Dog!

Students used the basic blue dog and made them their own by adding details and colors of their choice. Today they planned out their own backgrounds.

2nd graders explore Victorian Homes. These students loved being architects as they use Victorian homes to inspire their designs. 

Kinder Still Life

Kinders have been busy observing, drawing and coloring their pumpkin still life pieces. We started by really studying the pumpkin's shape and details. Then they drew what they saw, not what they knew about pumpkins. They colored the pumpkin's actual color and even shaded. They created a realistic background to finish them off. I'd say they look pretty professional!