Third Grade - October 24, 2012

Today we finished up our hot air balloons.  We looked at a picture to see that hot air balloons are usually brightly colored with simple designs.  Then we colored our balloons.  I cannot wait for you to see their work.  Watch the blog to see some posted in the next few weeks.

First Grade - October 24, 2012

Today we finished our turtles!  Wow, it was so much fun to watch the process of creation.  Watch for some of their turtles to be posted in the coming weeks!!

Kindergarten - October 24, 2012

Today we had lots of fun making dot monsters.  We began with some random dots, connected them with lines to become a closed shape, and then we added details.  We made sure they weren't too scary!  I loved seeing their creativity!

Fourth Grade - October 10, 2012

Today we began such a fun project.  They are designing their own robots.  I am so excited to see all of their creativity!!  It is amazing!  I will post some when they are completed.  Next time, they will finish their designs and then add color to them.

Second Grade - October 10, 2012

Today we began drawing owls.  Then we added designs to different sections of our owls.  Next time, we will finish the designs and add some color.  They are looking really great!  I will post some of the pictures on the blog in a few weeks.

Fifth Grade - October 10, 2012

I love this new project that we began today.  We are drawing our own treasure maps.  Their creativity is amazing!!  We will finish drawing the details next time, and we will add some colored pencil to our maps.  Then we will finish them off by using liquid watercolor.  These are amazing!!  I cannot wait to post them on the website!!!  Be watching for them in a few weeks.

Sixth Grade - October 10, 2012

Today was fantastic!!!  We began drawing our castles.  They are so great!!  I can hardly wait to finish them!  This will be a long project because we will finish the drawing next time.  Then we will color them with colored pencils.  They are going to be really excited to show you this project when they bring home their projects at the end of the year.  Sorry, it will take so long to share this project.  Look for some of the finished work on this blog when they are completed.

Third Grade

We began a line drawing of a hot air balloon today.  We finished drawing the hot air balloon and the basket of the hot air balloon.  Next time we will add the designs.  We will also add bright colors to our balloons.  They are fantastic!  I cannot wait to have the children add the color.  Come back to see our results in a few weeks!

First Grade Turtles

Today we began line drawings of a turtle.  We drew a turtle together, and we divided the shell into different sections.  Within each part of the shell, every child drew their own different designs.  They are fabulous, and I loved watching their creativity!  Next time we will add color to the designs.  You will love the turtles!!

Fourth Grade

It was fantastic to be back with fourth grade!  We watched and talked about a powerpoint with the rules and procedures for the school year.  We wrote our names on our portfolios.  We will keep our work at school, and it will come home at the end of the year.  We also designed a quarter of a circle.  Everyone in the school will be included in our circle mural.  I cannot wait for you to see their creativity!

Second Grade

Second grade was so excited to be back in the art room.  Many said they remembered me from last year.  I love their honesty and innocence!  We talked and viewed a powerpoint with the rules and procedures for the new year.  We wrote our names on the portfolios we will use this year. These will come home at the end of the year like last year.  Everyone added their design to a quarter of a circle.  These will be joined together for a school wide circle mural.  I love their creativity!

Fifth Grade

I love seeing familiar faces when they come back to the art room!  We viewed a powerpoint with the rules and the procedures for the new year.  Everyone wrote their names on their portfolios.  These will come home with all of their artwork at the end of the school year.  We also decorated 1/4 of a circle for a circle mural.  Everyone that comes to art will contribute to our circle mural.  Watch for it!

Sixth Grade

Yeah!  It was great to be back with sixth grade.  We talked about our rules and procedures for the year with a powerpoint.  We also wrote our names on the portfolios we will be using for the year to keep our artwork protected.  They will be coming home at the end of the school year.  Each child was also given 1/4 of a circle to make a design.  These will be used to make a mural with the whole school.  Watch for it in a few weeks.

Third Grade

I am so happy to be back with your children for art.  Today we talked about the rules and procedures in the art room.  I have changed some procedures to help things run more smoothly.  It is important for them to know what we are doing and how we are doing things.  We wrote our names on our portfolios to keep our artwork in for the school year.  We also made a design to be added to a mural.  They were given a piece of paper with 1/4 of a circle on it.  These will be used to make a full circle and then be added to a mural.  Grades 1-6 will also be adding to this project.  Yeah!!!

First Grade

Today was our first day back in the art room.  Some of the children have been to art before and some have not.  We spent some time talking about the rules and procedures in the art room.  This will help the year go smoothly.  We also wrote our names on our portfolios.  These will be kept at school in the art room.  They will come home at the end of the school year with all of our projects.  Even though we only have 30 minutes together, we were able to do a small project.  The children were able to make a design on 1/4 of a circle.  These will be joined together to make a full circle.  Then the circles will be used to make a mural.  Watch for the results in a few weeks!

Kindergarten - September 19, 2012

I love kindergarten!  I love their curiosity and their zest for life.  It was such a treat for me to be with them today.  We are going to have a great school year together.  Before I had my family, I taught kindergarten, and I love being with children this age.  I quit teaching kindergarten 17 years ago to have my son who is now taller than me, and he is a senior at Jordan High School.  It thrills me to be with kindergarten children again.

Today we learned about the procedures in the art room.  It is necessary to do this to begin the year correctly.  We only have 20 minutes together, but we did squeeze in one quick project.  We drew an alligator by putting different shapes together.  I loved their enthusiasm and their creativity.  I will be posting some pictures in the near future.

Welcome Back!

September 19, 2012

I am so excited to be back in art class again!  It makes me happy to be with the children and begin a new year for art.  We are going to work hard and learn a lot in art!  I will be posting what we do each week.  I will also be posting finished projects throughout the year.  I hope you will enjoy and celebrate the fabulous artwork we do each week.  This year we will again have portfolios to keep all of our work together.  They will come home at the end of the school year.  Enjoy!

Clay

We have been working on our clay.  The children have asked many times what kind of clay we have used and where to get it!!  It is Crayola Model Magic.  It can be found at places like Walmart or Shopko and maybe at craft stores such as Hobby Lobby or Michael's.

This clay is fantastic because:
1.  It doesn't stick to things, and it feels good.  It is very lightweight.
2.  It can air dry in about 24 hours.
3.  It can be painted with tempera or watercolor paints.  You can also use magic marker on it.

In art, we used all white clay, but it comes in many colors.

If you choose to get some, happy creating!!

May 2

Today's schedule:

Kindergarten - We made pinch pots. They will be painting them in their kindergarten classes, and then they will come home.  They are so adorable!

Third Grade - We made clay sunflower bowls.  They look wonderful, and we will paint them next week. Then they will come home.  Yeah!

Fifth Grade - We made clay frogs.  Wow!  They look fantastic!!  We will paint them in two weeks.  After they dry, they will be coming home.  Yeah!!

April 25

Today we painted our clay!

1st Grade - We painted our penguins with black and orange.  It was great to see them think about the details of a penguin.

2nd Grade - We painted our turtles green.  They look fabulous.

4th Grade - We painted our owls.  They used lots of colors, and it was a fun project.

6th Grade - We painted the dessert of their choosing.  Wow!  They are really amazing.  Some of their details are really fantastic!

Look for the projects to come home at the end of this week!

April 18

Today we finished our collages. We used colored paper, painted paper, oil pastels, and other materials to make these art projects.

3rd Grade - We finished our cupcakes and added lots of details. They look delicious!

5th Grade - We finished our cityscapes. They will be hanging on our Wildcat Art Wall during the month of May so you can come and see their great work!

April 11

Today we began using clay(Crayola Model Magic). We have great projects, and the children loved them. I loved seeing their work!

1st Grade - We made penguins. I can't wait for them to paint them. They are so excited.

2nd Grade - We made turtles. They look fantastic!

4th Grade - We made owls. They are fabulous!

6th Grade - We made desserts. They were able to choose a kind of dessert and make it out of the clay. We had cake, donuts, pie, and lollipops along with lots of other dessert ideas. Yummy!

March 28

Here is what we did today:

Kindergarten - We used simple shapes to draw an alligator and a giraffe. I love artwork done by kindergarten students!

3rd Grade - We began a collage of three cupcakes. Next time, we will add more details. They look good enough to eat!

5th Grade - We watercolored a background for a cityscape that we will be finishing next time. We also finished coloring our turtles using oil pastels and then used liquid watercolor to paint the background. The turtles look great!

March 21

This is what we did today:

First Grade - We used liquid watercolor to paint the background of our snakes. They are very colorful!

Second Grade - We drew a very simple zebra. Then we used liquid watercolor to paint the background. We added salt to the wet paint, and it made cool textures in the paint. They look fantastic!

Fourth Grade - We finished coloring our parrots with oil pastels. Then we used liquid watercolor to paint the backgrounds. They are bright and beautiful!

Sixth Grade - We finished drawing our chameleons, and then we began painting. We used liquid watercolor and added some salt and rubbing alcohol to the wet paint. The chameleons are bright and colorful and wonderful! After they finished their chameleon, they painted the background.

March 14

Here is what we did today:

3rd Grade - We used liquid watercolor to paint the spots of our giraffe along with the background. We added salt and rubbing alcohol to the wet paint to get some neat textures. They look fantastic. They will be hanging on the Wildcat Art Wall for April.

5th Grade - We used oil pastels to draw a turtle. Then we began coloring the turtles. Next time, we will paint the backgrounds using liquid watercolors.

Come See Our Murals!

I hope you will stop by the school during Parent Teacher Conferences or another time soon to see our murals!

The mural for kindergarten, first, second, and third grades is across from the kindergarten room. It is called "Outside Our Window," and it shows what we can see. All of the artwork is done "Eric Carle" style. We painted paper and added some cool textures to the paint. Then we cut out the paper to make the artwork. Then we added details with oil pastels and more painted paper. Come and see our beautiful work!!!

The mural for fourth, fifth, and sixth grades is across from the library. It is called "Once Upon A Time," and it shows a fairy tale land. The fourth grades students painted portraits of kings and queens. The fifth and sixth grade students painted projects "Eric Carle" style. They also used the painted paper and oil pastels to design their project. Fifth grade students were the artists of the dragons, and sixth grade students were the artists of the castles. Please celebrate your child's work and come and see it!!

March 7

1st Grade - Today we used oil pastels to draw a snake and make designs on it. Next time, we will use liquid watercolors to paint the background. We had lots of beautiful designs!

2nd Grade - We finished our butterflies for the mural with kindergarten, first and third grades. Then we finished our fish from a long time ago. We had a catch-up day so our fish could hang on the Wildcat Art Wall and the butterflies could be added to the mural.

4th Grade - We used oil pastels to draw a parrot. We used lots of bright colors to make the parrots look fantastic! Next time we will use liquid watercolors to paint the background.

6th Grade - We used a black oil pastel to draw a chameleon. They look fabulous! Next time we will use liquid watercolors and add other items to the paint to make the chameleon have some great texture.

February 29

Kindergarten - We used some green painted paper and brown construction paper to make trees. The trees will be included in the mural that kindergarten, first, second, and third grades are helping to make. Each tree is unique and wonderful!

3rd Grade - We began drawing a giraffe using oil pastels. Next time we will be adding some liquid watercolor to the background. Yeah!

5th Grade - We finished our dragons for the mural that we are working on with fourth and sixth grades. The dragons look fantastic!

February 22

It was another great day in art!

1st Grade - We used our painted paper to make flowers for our mural for Parent Teacher Conferences. They are looking beautiful!

2nd Grade - We used our painted paper to begin making butterflies. They are so bright and colorful!

4th Grade - We outlined our kings and queens in black paint. Then we added some jewels. Be sure to come and see our work!

6th Grade - We cut out our castles, and we added some fun details! Please remember to come and see our work on our big mural for Parent Teacher Conferences.

February 15

Here's what we did in art today:

3rd Grade - We used the painted paper that everyone helped paint to make a house for the mural. We cut out different shapes to put the house together and then added details to our houses. We also used oil pastels to embellish our houses. Each house is unique!

5th Grade - We used our scissors instead of a pencil to make a dragon. We used the painted paper from our last art class, and we cut it into different shapes. Then we put the shapes together to make a dragon. Next time we come to art, we will add a few more details. Come see our dragons!

February 8

1st Grade - Today we all painted paper for our mural for Parent Teacher Conferences. We used different items to make textures in the paint. We will be making a mural with kindergarten, second and third grade. Make sure you check out our mural.

2nd Grade - Today we painted paper using different items to make textures in the paint. The paper will be used to make a butterfly for our mural with kindergarten, first grade, and third grade. We can't wait for you to see our work at Parent Teacher Conferences.

4th Grade - Today we painted kings and queens for a mural for Parent Teacher Conferences. We will be doing the mural with fifth grade and sixth grade. Be sure to come and see our mural!!

6th Grade - Today we drew and then painted castles. These will be put into a mural that will be done with fourth and fifth grades. Come and see our work at Parent Teacher Conferences!!

February 1

Kindergarten - Today we made patterned snakes. We drew our snakes, and then we added different designs and patterns on the snake. They loved drawing them!

3rd Grade - Today we painted lots of papers, and then we used different items to add texture to the paint. Next time, we will use these papers to make our own houses to add to a mural that will be up for Parent Teacher Conferences. The textures are so cool!

5th Grade - Today we painted lots of papers, and we added texture to the paint with a variety of items - milk lids, flowers, plastic forks, etc. Next time, we will use the paper to make a dragon to add to a mural that will be displayed for Parent Teacher Conferences. Be sure to come and see our hard work!

January 25, 2012

Here is what we did today!

1st Grade - We did a guided drawing of a dragon. They look fantastic!!

2nd Grade - We finished up our optical illusions. They were tricky, but most students figured out the pattern.

4th Grade - We finished our optical illusions using construction paper. They will be hanging in the Wildcat Art Gallery during the month of February. Come see our great artwork!

6th Grade - We worked on our optical illusions. We added dimension to our illusions by adding value. We used colored pencils to shade our cool designs.

January 18, 2012

Today we finished our optical illusion projects.

3rd Grade - We finished coloring our hands and the background. They look fantastic!

5th Grade - We finished our illusions. Some students were able to add two colors to their illusions, but some have an illusion with 1 color and white. Now our illusions are finished. Yeah!

January 11, 2012

Today we began our optical illusion projects. Each grade is trying a different kind of project. The children are waiting to see the full illusion when their project is completed.

1st Grade - We received a paper with vertical lines on it. Then we traced different sized circles on the paper over some of the lines. After we used markers to begin coloring the shapes and the space between the lines. We will see the illusion when we finish next time.

2nd Grade - We received a paper with grid lines on it. We drew different sized circles on the grid. Then we began coloring the grid. We can't wait to see our illusions!

4th Grade - We used construction paper, rulers, pencils, and glue to begin our optical illusions. Next time we will cut out our papers to make our illusions.

6th Grade - We drew a rolling line, and then added curved lines. These illusions are looking great. Next time, we will use colored pencils to add value to our illusions.

Welcome Back! - January 4, 2012

This is what we did today:

Kindergarten - We drew a simple bird, and then we used liquid watercolor to paint them. Look for them on the Wildcat Art Wall. It is located near the gym. They look fantastic! I love kindergarten art!!

3rd Grade - We began working on a simple optical illusion. We traced our hand, and then we used warm and cool colors to make our designs.

5th Grade - We began working on an optical illusion. We used lines and circles to make a design. We also discussed the principle of balance. We began adding color to our designs, and we will finish them next time.