Fall leaf prints

Second Grade students experimented with printing leaves. They learned printmaking vocabulary and discussed how printing and painting were different. Students also considered the compostion of their leaves on the page and tried to create a visually interesting arrangement
of leaves. Then students used Q-tips dipped in warm colored paint to paint the negative space in their compostion.

Dia de los Muertos

Fifth grade students discussed Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) and compared it to hoildays celebrated in the United States. Students shared personal experiences with this holiday. Students learned that Dia de los Muertos is similar to Memorial Day in the United States because it celebrates the good memories we have of loved ones who have passed away. Students looked at artwork traditionally created for Dia de los Muertos and found that skeletons are often used in decoration. However, unlike Halloween, these skeletons aren't meant to be scary. Students created artwork similar to decorations made for Dia de los Muertos. This was a mixed-media project that used construction paper crayons, scraps of fabric, air dry clay and markers.

More Marigolds!

Dia de los Muertos Marigolds

First Grade students created marigolds from cut paper and pipe cleaners. They made these flowers in honor of Dia de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead), a holiday similar to Memorial Day. This holiday is celebrated in many Latin American countries and takes place on November 1st. Dia de los Muertos celebrates the lives of loved ones who have passed away. Many families place marigolds on the graves of these loved ones. Marigolds are also prevalent in other Dia de los Muertos decorations.

Where the Wild Things Are/Donde Viven Los Monstruos

Kindergarten students read "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak. They discussed how their imagination could help them create artwork. They brainstormed ideas of what their wild thing could look like as well as where wild things could live.

Kinder's Mexican Flags

Kindergarten students are studying Mexico in

honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. Students looked closely at a Mexican flag and discussed the eagle as well as the colors they saw. Students drew an eagle with crayons and used tempera cakes to paint the rest of the flag. Emphasis was placed on safely and responsibly using the paints and brushes.

More Rainforest Animals!