Winter Concert Program Cover

  As an artist, the students are learning you need keep an eye on the deadline for a competition.  The 3rd, 4th and 5th graders were invited to draw a cover for the program we had this Tuesday.  These are some of the drawings.

Ice Cream Sundaes

2nd and 3rd graders drew ice cream sundaes using shape, color, and texture.  This was the first time we used texture to imitate something from real life.  Using line, and pattern we imitated the lumpy look to ice cream.  We added sprinkles, candy, and chocolate chips to create a pattern and unity.  The last thing was to make sure there was one focal point like a cherry on top.

The Best Elf

  Since some day, we will be looking for jobs; we practiced "selling our best characters" with best elf posters.  Why would Santa pick me to be his best elf?  Do I like reindeer?  Would I be the best candy cane tester? What if I was hard-working and always friendly?  We used real and funny reasons to be hired.  Second and third did a great job on this in the Art Smarts morning club.

Drawing faces and bodies that show emotion

  The first step with PK was to talk about lines and shapes we use to draw a happy/smiley face, sad, or mad face.  Then we added bodies and hands on hips for mad, hiding faces for sad/crying, and hands in air and jumping for happy.  The last step was playing my person is color for happy, mad, and sad.  This was fun! Check out our drawings:

Walking Field Trip

4th graders walked to cypress swamp, salt marsh, or a freshwater pond last Monday to prepare for River of Words art and poetry contest.  We will be drawing an animal and it's environment.  We will choose drawing materials.

Gingerbreadman Ornaments

K, 1st, and 2nd graders made gingerbread men for ornaments.  We decorated the tree for the 13th year in a row for Caroline Hospice.  This is a fundraiser, but students are bringing ornaments home this week.  The tree was titled, "Run, run as fast as you can!"