October 2018
We use straight and curved lines to create colorful spider webs!
We use straight and curved lines to create colorful spider webs!
August 2018
First grades draw fruit in rainbow order and color using only three colors: red, yellow, and blue. We learned that if we mix two primary colors, we will have a secondary color!
First grades draw fruit in rainbow order and color using only three colors: red, yellow, and blue. We learned that if we mix two primary colors, we will have a secondary color!
March 2018
First Graders did a great job drawing bubble gum machines!We looked at painting by Wayne Tiebaud and studied the shapes that we see.
First Graders did a great job drawing bubble gum machines!We looked at painting by Wayne Tiebaud and studied the shapes that we see.
February 2018
These are the first of the flowers to be completed! Each child has a unique style and personal aesthetic.
These are the first of the flowers to be completed! Each child has a unique style and personal aesthetic.
January 2018
Students have finally begun to paint their radial flowers. Sketches are drawn on the first day of the lesson, pencil lines are traced with crayons or oil pastels on the second day, and painting commences on the third day. It takes patience and determination to make a flower this big!
Students have finally begun to paint their radial flowers. Sketches are drawn on the first day of the lesson, pencil lines are traced with crayons or oil pastels on the second day, and painting commences on the third day. It takes patience and determination to make a flower this big!
December 15, 2017
We used our color wheels to cut out simple snowflakes!
We used our color wheels to cut out simple snowflakes!
November 2017
Students learned how to draw an organic line to create the contour of an oak leaf. Some of the children cut their leaves out and created a spirited collage.
Students learned how to draw an organic line to create the contour of an oak leaf. Some of the children cut their leaves out and created a spirited collage.
October 2017
First graders listened to the story "Giraffes Can't Dance" and drew giraffes by examining the shapes that they see and following along with the teacher. Some classes painted a background!
First graders listened to the story "Giraffes Can't Dance" and drew giraffes by examining the shapes that they see and following along with the teacher. Some classes painted a background!
October 2017
Multi-media fish collages are hanging on the walls now.
Multi-media fish collages are hanging on the walls now.
September 7, 2017
First graders are now coloring their fish before cutting and gluing. We talk about shapes and patterns to create a variety of sea creatures!
First graders are now coloring their fish before cutting and gluing. We talk about shapes and patterns to create a variety of sea creatures!
August 2017
We are beginning the year with mixed media painting and collage. First, we painted with cool colors and stamped circles to create an ocean background. Now, we are drawing a variety of sea creatures with a variety of patterns. The next step will be to cut and glue!
We are beginning the year with mixed media painting and collage. First, we painted with cool colors and stamped circles to create an ocean background. Now, we are drawing a variety of sea creatures with a variety of patterns. The next step will be to cut and glue!
April 2017
We used Van Gogh as inspiration for our sunflower paintings!
We used Van Gogh as inspiration for our sunflower paintings!
February 2017
Cityscape Collages! Variety is the key word here!
Cityscape Collages! Variety is the key word here!