Second Grade Illustrations of The Legend of Sleepy Hollow
Students listened to the Legend of Sleepy Hollow and then were asked to illustrate some part of the story that they liked best. The entire class had their work on display outside the music office.
Third Grade Paper Sculpture
Students spend one class period practicing how to make paper stand up. We experimented with making a variety of shapes and making sure that they were stable. In the following class students were asked to create a building of their choice using a limited color palette. They needed to consider what shapes to use and what purpose the building would serve.
Grade Six Observational Drawings
Sixth grade students had the opportunity to develop their observational drawing skills using these pumpkins sticks as a subject. We focused on contour lines and shading to create the most realistic drawing possible. All of the drawings shown here were one day drawings.
Fourth Grade Observational Drawings
Fourth graders were asked to collect and press five different leaves of different sizes and colors. Students then created observational drawings of those leaves and added watercolor pencil to recreate the natural color. Final presentation pieces were either diptychs or triptychs.
Fourth Grade Leaf Prints
Using the leaf as a design element, students were asked to create two leaf drawings. They had the choice of using real leaves or stylized leaves. The drawings were then transferred to foam and used as printing stamps.
Kindergarten Letter Painting
Kindergarten students spent weeks creating large letter paintings using the first initial of their first name. The inside of the letter was painted in with colors that the students made. The outside of the letter was painted with one color that the student made.This first painting assignment gives students the opportunity to work on a large scale making many colors. It gives them the responsibility of setting up their work space so they can paint more easily. It also gives students lots of practice in using materials and developing motor skills.
Seventh Grade The Many Sides Of Me December 2009
Seventh graders were asked to create a self portrait and then illustrate the many sides of their personality.
Seventh Grade Collages - March, 2010
Students were asked to create a collage from one of the following four subjects, a favorite place, an early memory(pre 2005), you in the future or something that scares you. Students were given the choice of minimum and maximum sizes and encouraged to consider some other shape for their collage other than the traditional rectangle format.
Fourth Grade - Games I Like To Play Paintings March 2010
Students were asked to create an image of a game that they like to play. The subject was very open but they had to include some part of themselves in the composition. They could also include other people if they wanted to.
Sixth Grade Personal Hero Sculptures- April 2010
Students were asked to create a sculpture of their personal hero. They needed to think about the person that may have inspired them or someone that they truly admire. The work was started with aluminum foil and then covered with papier mache. Students then added paint and other materials to make their work as realistic as possible. Completed work was on display in the school's two show cases and in the library.
Seventh Grade Clay Plaques June 2010
Students were asked to create a name plaque with clay. They were required to make the plaque at least 6 inches in one direction, include several different types of surface treatments, and have some 3D pieces on the piece. Students were able to glaze the completed plaque and some added acrylic paint as well.
First Grade Flower Prints June 2010
These wonderful prints began as observational drawings of artificial flowers. We looked carefully at shapes and talked about how shapes touched or overlapped. A series of drawings followed and then one of the drawings was chosen to become a print. We transferred the drawing to a small foam plate with pencils. We added lines and textures and then printed the image on colored paper with colored ink. Later students created an image that would answer the question "where do you find flowers?"
