K-5 Art
Ms. Morgera
(last Updated 12/9/25)
CMorgera@schools.nyc.gov
Ms. Morgera
(last Updated 12/9/25)
CMorgera@schools.nyc.gov
5A
5B
5C
5D
Shape Unit
Students are learning about different type of advanced shapes, such as Pentagons, Hexagons, etc... and reviewing identifing basic shapes.
Piet Mondrian
Students learned all about Piet Mondrian and his love for primary colors. Now students are working on their own work inspired by Mondrian.
Frida Kahlo
Students learned about Surrealist, Frida Kahlo and started identity portraits inspired by her.
Typography Project
Students learned how to make block, bubble, and fancy letters. These are meant to make texts more interesting and appealing.
Frank Stella Protractor Project
Students learned about Minimalist and Maximalist Artist, Frank Stella and his protractor series. We are now working on creating our own work inspired by him.
Sugar Skull Contest
Students in 5th grade competed against eachother to find the most unique sugar skulls of 5th grade. Inspired by the art of the Mexican holiday "Day of the Dead" (dia de los muertos)
Line Unit
Students are working on their foundational skills on elementary school art - How to how a paint brush, how to color between the lines.
Color Unit Review
Students learned about the science of color. They reviewed the Primary colors, Secondary colors, and did a color mixing experiment
Digital Mandalas
Students learned about different cultures mandala designs and created their own digital mandalas on a website called mandalagaba.com.
American Gothic Parodies
Students learned about American Artist, Grant Wood and his most famous works. We then created parodies out of magazine collaging.
Buff Monster Hallway Mural
Students completed their Buff Monster Mural for the hall!
Salvador Dali Surrealism Portraits
Students completed their Surrealism Dual Portraits. One side shows how they feel others see them on the outside, and one side shows how they feel on the inside.
Line Unit
Kindergarteners are learning about all types of lines through multiple activities.
Basquiat Portraits
Students learned about Jean-Michel Basquiat and created Neo-Expressionist Portraits inspired by him.
Symmetry Unit
Creating symmetrical designs and 2D vs. 3D Shapes
Hispanic Heritage Month
Students created a hallway mural together, educating lower school students.
Street Artist: Buff Monster From Street to Gallery!
Students are creating a "Melty Misfit" - one of Buff Monster's signature creations.
Salvador Dali Surrealism Portraits
Students have been learning about Spanish Surrealism artist, Salvador Dali.