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Second Grade Art: Nimako Lego Sculptures

Our second graders wrapped up the year by exploring the exciting world of three-dimensional art through our Nimako Lego Sculptures unit. Inspired by artist Ekow Nimako, students discovered how simple building bricks can be transformed into imaginative works of art. Along the way, they learned about shape, form, structure, and balance while designing and building their own unique creations. Students carefully selected colors, experimented with different building techniques, and brought their ideas to life one brick at a time.

Students also learned that being an artist involves much more than creating artwork. Once their sculptures were complete, they stepped into the role of photographers, curators, and writers. Armed with their iPads, students photographed their sculptures, uploaded their work to Artsonia, created titles for their artwork, and wrote artist statements explaining their ideas and creative choices. This process helped students reflect on their work while sharing it with family and friends through their online portfolios.

Watch the video to learn more about Ekow Nimako and his artistic process!

One of the most rewarding parts of the unit was watching students take ownership of the entire artistic process. From selecting materials and solving building challenges to documenting and presenting their finished sculptures, students made important creative decisions every step of the way. They learned that artists often revise, adapt, and problem-solve as they work, and that every choice helps tell the story of their artwork.

Throughout the unit, students were inspired by the work of Ekow Nimako, a contemporary artist known for creating incredible sculptures using monochromatic LEGO® bricks. His artwork combines imagination, storytelling, and skilled craftsmanship to create animals, characters, and fantastical worlds. By studying his work, students saw how everyday materials can be transformed into extraordinary art and discovered that creativity can be found in the most unexpected places. As we close out another wonderful year in the art room, we are proud of the imagination, perseverance, and artistic growth our young artists have shown.

PHYSICAL EDUCATION⛳️💪🏒🏅

Field Day was a tremendous success! Students enjoyed a day filled with movement, teamwork, sportsmanship, and fun as they participated in a variety of exciting activities, including hockey, soccer, volleyball, bowling, mini golf, and many more. Throughout the day, students demonstrated excellent communication, collaboration, and self-management skills while encouraging their classmates and challenging themselves in new ways. Students embodied many of our IB Learner Profile attributes, including being Caring, Risk-Takers, and Reflective, as they worked together, showed resilience, and celebrated one another's successes. It was wonderful to see so many smiles, displays of teamwork, and school spirit throughout the day. Thank you to our staff for helping make this memorable experience possible for all students!

Mr. Seiden put his hockey skills on display, adding some fun, motivation, and friendly competition to Field Day! Many students tried their best to copy his skills to get better in the game.

As part of our Field Day preparation, students had the opportunity to learn and practice the basics of mini golf. They explored key golf concepts, including par and how scores are recorded above and below par. Students were also introduced to golf terminology such as birdie, eagle, albatross, and bogey. After learning the rules, scoring, and proper putting techniques, students applied their knowledge and skills during mini golf activities while demonstrating focus, sportsmanship, and perseverance. Throughout the experience, students strengthened their thinking and self-management skills as they analyzed each shot, made strategic decisions, and reflected on their performance. They also embodied the IB Learner Profile attributes of being Risk-Takers and Reflective as they challenged themselves, learned from mistakes, and celebrated their successes. It was a fun and engaging way for students to experience a new sport while preparing for Field Day!