3rd graders ponder on the question on what moments can shape the future. They wrote down their future predictions and plan their orb design. 

To further elaborate on their imaginative idea, we revisited the visual elements of shapes and lines. We also learned how to interpret the color wheel. They mixed their own color schemes. If done early, they then experiment on hand placement to complete their composition.

Students used origami paper (in respect to Japanese culture) and with the key features of Kusama's eyes artwork, they designed their own "eye-dentity" based on who they are and what is important to them (i.e.: interests, family, beliefs and values). 

5th grade mapped out their identity to ponder on what makes them who they are. From there, we studied New Yorker Artist Joanna Goodman to learn how to collage our portrait with visual imagery of our identity. Students experiment with outfit and background layout from various magazines scraps. 

On the premise of Compassion to go against Bullying, first graders had a read-aloud of the novel " I AM LOVE a book of compassion" By Susan Verde and art by Peter H Reynolds. 

First graders discussed how and when they show love without stating the words " I love you". Students created statements what love is based on the read aloud. 

They are currently completing their protrait holding their love note to show compassion to those who needs love.

4th graders are forming their own story about the moon and stars.  They formed their composition to set the ground for the story, inspired from the illustrator, Roberto Weigand, using thumbnail ideas and T.A.G ( a system to give feedback to one another). 

3rd graders are continuing their unit on movement. For women's history month, (previous learned about Kaori Sakamoto) I introduced Surya Bonaly, who is a retired olympic figure skater who made history in 1998 to do a back flip and land on one foot. 

Students kept in mind of their observation of gesture poses onto their leg, knee and skate placement. Furthermore, 3rd graders are familarized with tying laces and use of hole punchers. 

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On the premise of ice skaters performances. 3rd graders initial focus was on World Champ Kaori Sakamoto performance at Canada's short program, how she creates movements by utilizing all parts of her body. By replicating and creating their own, they drew and commented on eachothers gesture drawings!

4th graders observed and exercised how bird eye point of view changes and distorts the perception of a subject. ​

We looked at Photographies of cultural landmarks such as Zhivopisny Bridge) to discuss the change and how that will affect the layout of our snowperson. ​

Furthermore, they used chalk pastels and blend to diffused the colors and used radial balance for their scarf to imitate that the scarf is being wrapped around the snowperson. ​

3rd graders learned that a folk artist such as Heather Galler are not trained in an art school, like any artist, she took time to observe and practice their skill set. Based on her contemporary work, students formed their custom background, cup, saucer, handle with line work throughout.​

We discussed about the medium we were using, charcoal. What is the source and process to create artist grade charcoal? By charring  wood! So in a way, we were using a part of a tree to draw a tree!

Students showcased their use of value with charcoal ( for dark value) and (light value), chalk and mid-value as the gray paper itself. 

We had our first graders and Art club create their own ornaments for the CB 7 Annual Tree Lighting. 

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With the nights getting longer and the weather getting cooler, we need warmth. 

Third and first graders worked on on belly breathing ( by blowing out candles as an analogy) to practice mindfulness and think of what we need. 

Students experiemented using oil pastels to blend and layer colors to create their own candle designs, parts of candle and observing features of a candle flame. 

Submission  for the DOE "Respect for all Contest" done by  2nd/3rd and 4th/5th grade art club. ​

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The title is "Spread the Respect". ​
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The reason of this burger concept is because although the ingredients are so vastly different in color, texture and other characteristics, together they work phenomenally and enjoyable to be respectful and to spread these ideas and practices. ​
Although the theme was respect, keep in mind this entire process was done through collaboration and cooperation too!​

In preperation to the  upcoming winter festival, some 4th and 5th grade class created knitting scarfs. Students re-imagined everyday objects to make believe as textile art. Students learned the key differences between knitting and weaving.

Most 3rd grade classes are completing their three banded armadillo! They learned how to properly handle brushes and paint. Most 4th grades are near finalizing their Mola designs. Some students discussed how it was challenging to ultilize a ruler and were surprisined to see math and art being connected.

In celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month, 1st graders learned about the elements of lines and shapes to form their own characters based on the Spanish Artist Joan Miró.

3rd graders started off their project of a Three-Banded Armadillo, native to Brazil. 

Students then learn about Alebrijes from Mexico. They are used in Dia de los Muretos celebrations too. Using oil pastels and watercolor to resist the oil pastel lines. Alebrijes are special because no two are ever alike!

4th and 5th grades are learning about the tradition of Mola (means "shirt"). This is a textile art from Panama for the Kuna Women. Key feature of molas are their bold color contrast and layers of sewing fabric. 

Students brainstormed for their own design in their sketch book and contining to refer to their choices in their work.