Friendship Bracelets

Each year I like to end my 5th grade classes with friendship bracelets.  After a bit of practice, even the boys are excited and find their favorite sports team colors or 6th grade school colors to make their bracelets (or extras after they finish their graded project).  This year as usual it became a fad!  Even the 4th graders started making some in their free time!  Here is one student finished example:

If you would like instructions on the Candy Stripe knot pattern we used please see a list of instructions here.

There are lots more patterns as well as internet videos out there to show many more knots.

Art Throughout the Year

We had so many fantastic art pieces this year, many of them before I started this blog, I wanted to take a space and share some of those projects with you.  I hope you enjoy! 

-Mrs. C

 

 

 

 

 

Van Gogh Sunflowers

 Our 3rd graders took a look at how Vincent Van Gogh created several art pieces of flowers.  We did our best to use his ideas to create flower art as well, however we made collages instead of painting.  Students also were not limited to sunflowers, but were encouraged to use his ideas of blending colors to create their own favorite flowers.

Y-Branches and Watercolors

Each year I try to introduce the idea of "branching" to my 1st graders.  We worked on using "printed ys" for the branches and "curvy ys" for the roots.  I know the idea of drawing a tree without a "fluffy" top is daunting to them, but they are becoming more comfortable with the idea after some practice...oh, and a little paint! ^_^

Aboriginal Art

Our second graders have been learning about music from all over the world.  After we listened to music from Austraila (and Mikaylah brought in some great didgeridoo music to listen to!) we made our own Aboriginal Dream art!  Here are some examples!

Weaving

Our 4th graders are creeping up on the end of our weaving project for this year.  They have been working diligently on their projects and problem solving when they find rows that match.  We have several scarves for bears, coasters, and toy rugs being made!









Tessellations

Our 5th graders have been looking at different kinds of Optical Illusions this year, and we're finishing off with M.C. Escher's Tessellations!  Students are also being guinea pigs for our new kind of pastels.  We aren't afraid to get a little dirty in the name of art!

Color, Color, Color!

Our 2nd graders studied the art of Ted Harrison.  We also introduced a NEW kind of media: Liquid Watercolor!  The kiddos seemed to think it was awesome, and after seeing the finished project...I totally agree!  I even got some pointers from a friend about how to make the set-up time even easier! (psst - she suggested that I let the paint sit out to dry and just add more water when another class is going to use them)
Take a look at some of the kiddos while they work!

 Here are some pictures of the art on display in the Library!