Kindergartners combine basic shapes to create animal families

Kindergarteners learn how to combine basic geometric shapes to draw familiar animals. This is a super lesson for kinders. They love being able to better draw the things they love.

4th graders begin exploring the makings of a stencil

I ordered spray paint and exacto knives..... This focus on stencils is a further extension to our printmaking unit. I wanted to give them a unit that went beyond what they've already done in printmaking in 2nd grade. In 2nd, they did scratch foam. This year, I want them to walk away much more knowledgable about the other branches of printmaking. 

Final samples of Oaxaca-inspired paintings

Oh!!! I am SO in love with these works. They look so rich and fun. I am most proud of the fact that all the secondary colors and tints and shades were created by each child. I never gave kids anything but primary colors, white, black and brown. All secondary colors, tints, and shades, they make on their own....