Painting Paper in 1st Grade

We explored the collage art of Eric Carle and made a list of various ways we figured he must paint his paper. We then created our own painted paper.

Children used Popsicle sticks to scratch their painted paper. Check out this painted paper factory! Eric Carle would be proud!

Pictures taken by Deana Jordan Sullivan, Parent Volunteer....thanks Ms. Deana!

Pre-k Printmaking Unit

Kids in Pre-K create giant stamps in the art studio. They used precut cardboard donated by parents to create a giant stamp with their classmates.

We glued on precut shapes, then painted them white.......last, we placed a large black paper on top and gently rubbed it....when we pulled it out....VOILA! what a huge print we made!

Kindergarten Begin Drawing Unit

Artists in Kindergarten began their drawing unit. We learned what a line looks like and what makes a line different than a shape. Children then were given Cray pas to use the lines they listed to decorate a square. Here are some examples of this exploration.


Here are the lines we listed in class. Can you think of any others?

4th Grade Collage Practice

Children in 4th grade are beginning their collage unit. They are being introduced to two collage artists, Eric Carle and Christopher Myers. These are beginning explorations in collage. Most of the collage work we do for this unit will include myths we read in class. Come back soon to see more!!

Thanks to all your paper donations we are able to create amazingly unique works of art! keep those neat papers coming!

Aztec Inspired Animals Completed!!

Kids in 1st grade have finished their Aztec Inspired Animals. Children first explored drawing realistic images of animals using shapes. They then chose one of their favorite animal drawing, enlarged it and painted it all black. Children were then introduced to some Aztec Animal images and created a visual list of common characteristic they found in these images. To complete their Aztec animals they used detail brushes to decorate their animals with these decorative elements.