5th Grade Clay Owls

The 5th grade has begun making clay owls.  Having kilns is new to me so I am learning along with them!

Ugly Dolls

We are wrapping up the Ugly Doll project in 6th grade.  The students have certainly overexceeded my expectations.  I plan on displaying all of them together soon in one of the glass display cases so stay tuned!  Here are a few examples.  These dolls have personality to say the least!

Completed Monochromatic Tree Landscapes

I hung some finished monochromatic tree landscapes in the hallway!  The 5th grade did an amazing job!

Completed Calavera Prints

I hung a few great calavera prints in the hallway!

Calavera Foam Prints - 7th Grade

November 1st was  El Dia De Los Muertos which is otherwise known as The Day of the Dead.  This is a very important holiday in Mexico in which families remember loved ones.  During this celebration, people create altars which display food, flowers, candy, photographs and art.  Of the pieces of art displayed are colorful calavera's or skulls.  Students looked at a variety of skulls and designed their own.  When finished they engraved their design onto printing foam.  Students are currently in the process of printing 3 prints.  Each print has a different color ink and a different color paper.

Monochromatic Tree Paintings - 5th Grade

Students in the 5th Grade are learning to mix tints, tones and shades.  They are using this knowledge to paint a monochromatic (one color) tree painting.  Using overlapping layers of tints, tones, and shades helps to create depth in their landscapes.

Finishing up the Ugly Dolls!

I am very pleased with the work the 6th grade has been doing on their Ugly Dolls.  This lesson has been better than I ever expected and the kids are getting so much out of it.  I am so proud of my students!