Grade 2

Mrs. Pastore

Autumn Trees

Our lesson began with a trip outdoors to observe trees. We examined the bark for color and texture. We looked at the structure of trunk, limbs, and branches. We observed the exposed roots and changing leaves and discussed the weight and mass of the trees. Assembling our supplies of black crayon for drawing and oil crayons for color and texture our Second Grade Artists created impressions of their observations. With a touch of paint for leaves their masterpieces were complete!

Katherine 2T

Catherine 2T

Christian 2T

Benjamin A. 2T

Brycen 2T

Benjamin L. 2T

Gabriel 2T

Dylan 2T

Finley 2T

Joseph 2T

Julia 2T

The Holy Family

Our Christmas artwork focused on the Holy Family. The students looked at the actions of the Holy Family in the Gospels of Saints Matthew and Luke. The students identified qualities that their families could imitate. They observed historical portraits for composition ideas. After drawing their portraits of the Holy Family they used watercolor paint to enhance their designs.

"The Holy Family care for each other." Catherine 2T

"The Holy Family is Kind." Julia 2T

"Mary and Joseph, Mother and Father of Jesus" Ryan 2T

"The Holy Family is very happy." Madeline 2T

"Dear God please protect our family." Katherine 2T

'The Holy Family prays." Joseph 2T

"The Holy Family is special and kind." Emma 2T

"The Holy Family is in silent prayer." Kylee 2T

"The Holy Family is nice," Jacob 2T

"Happy Snowmen"

Winter brings dreams of snow days and snow play! The Second Grade Artists, working in oil crayon, change basic shapes into implied form using shade and shadow. Glitter snowflakes complete the snowy scene.