Quarter 3

Exploration 3:

Oil pastel Sgraffito

Second-grade artists further explored oil pastels and ways to mix them with other materials. Artists made their own scratch art by first creating an oil pastel base layer and then painting over that layer with black paint. Once the black paint was dry they scratched their design into the paint revealing the oil pastel underneath! We also explored thinking about presentation! We taped our border to later reveal a nice white "frame" around our art!

Exploration 2:

Oil pastel Experimentation

Second-grade artists discovered that scientists are similar to artists! We both experiment, run tests, hypothesize, wonder, think, and so much more! A new medium: oil pastels were introduced and artists did some test samples on different techniques to use with this new medium. Artists then broadened their learning with their own self-led experiments and explorations! I love all the creative ways these artists used this new material!

2B

Exploration 1:

Marker String Challenge

Second-grade artists participated in an art challenge sponsored by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope #UnfoldTheUniverse Art Challenge. The challenge was to create what you think the telescope will find once it is in space. Students got to explore chalk pastels. We experimented with some different techniques and then topped off our galaxies with stars using a toothbrush and paint! We had so much fun completing this challenge and are excited to see if our display will be chosen to be included on NASA's James Webb Space telescope website.

Exploration 5:

Chalk Pastel Space

Second-grade artists participated in an art challenge sponsored by NASA's James Webb Space Telescope #UnfoldTheUniverse Art Challenge. The challenge was to create what you think the telescope will find once it is in space. Artists got to explore chalk pastels. We experimented with some different techniques and then topped off our galaxies with stars using a toothbrush and paint! We had so much fun completing this challenge and are excited to see if our display will be chosen to be included on NASA's James Webb Space telescope website.

Exploration 4:

Gallery of Gratitude

Second-grade artists are getting into the spirit of being thankful! We questioned, thought & wondered around what a "Gallery" is and what may be displayed in a gallery. It was so fun to hear the "wonders" and connections the students made during our discussion. We also explored how we can show gratitude! These Second-graders have such big hearts! Each artist explored their gratitude within a picture frame and shared it with their peers. It is a pretty exciting day in the art room when we use "GIANT!" paper and get to draw on the floor! This is a great way to expand our knowledge of what, where, and how art is made and displayed!

Exploration 3:

Lego build day!

2nd-grade artists participated in a lego build day! They had the opportunity to work together or independently. They also had the opportunity to work towards challenges that were displayed on the screen. This is such a fun way for young artists to visually see how each of us interprets concepts differently. Each artist approached the challenges in different ways and everyone had a great time sharing their creations!

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Exploration 2:

Media exploration day!

Our rotating Friday schedule offers extended opportunities for exploration. 2nd-grade artists worked on self-directed projects. They were given a list of the materials they could explore with and had so much fun seeing what they could create, build, play, and experiment with! Open-ended projects are so vital to the development of problem-solving skills, building ideating skills, and allowing opportunities for spontaneous collaboration. Not to mention giving safe spaces to be in the learning pit and discovering how to get out!

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Exploration 1:

Exploring handmade stamps

2nd-grade artists were introduced to two contemporary artists who use stamps in different ways to create art. Stephen Fowler, & Federico Pietrella both create art using stamps. Both artists, however, use stamps in completely different ways. Artists explored the foundational properties of stamps and are designing and making their own stamps to create a self-directed final artwork. This will be a multi-level exploration that will grow as the artists gain knowledge.

Exploration 1:

Exploring paper as a weaving medium

2nd grade artists were introduced to two contemporary artists who use different mediums to create woven works of art. Julie VonDerVellen, & Diedrick Brackens both create art using various weaving techniques. Artists explored examples of their work, paying attention to the use of color and pattern. Artists were then introduced to basic weaving patterns to further explore using paper.