Each student designed their own kindness poster by coloring and creating an excellent border. But most importantly they wrote a sentence about what Kindness is to you. It is amazing to read what kindness our students have. These posters were then made into BIG posters and hung up around the school for all the students and staff to enjoy.

Our 3rd grade artists created fun and unique 3D layered cakes in our sketchbooks. We did a guided drawing and then they had the opportunity to customize it anyway they wanted with frosting, candles etc. They also practiced making a value scale for the layers inside using their hand control and coloring skills. They came out so amazing

Our 3rd grade artists combined their knowledge of shapes and brainstorming and created some amazing and silly monsters. They used construction paper, cleaned wipe containers and their imagination.

Our 3rd grade artists learned how to make 3D Hats using found materials. Each student built their hat and then designed it to make it particular style and unique.

Our 3rd grade artists learned how to make 3D monograms using a variety of found objects. Each class used different supplies to create their letters and our Elearners used unique things they found at home to build their letter as well.

To start our Hispanic Heritage month, our 3rd grade artists used their recycling skills to create unique Maracas! They then were able to use their new instrument creations to shake the the beat of the well known Hispanic song "La Cucaracha" (The Little Cockroach). So creative! Our E-Learning students were able to create some great ones as well by following along in our Google Meet and they had to find their own supplies at home. (Bottles were cleaned months ago so they were extra safe to use) Music and art combined!!!

Each of our 2nd grade artists learned how to draw a 3D flower, focused on colors and cutting it out as well. Once they were done, each students flower was placed together in a flower arrangement and in a vase and given to their second grade teacher to display. They came out amazing! Just take a look at the slides to the right.

Our 2nd grade artists became architects for the day and designed their own cityscape including skyscrapers, business, apartments, schools and more. They then focused on making their sky either a sunrise or sunset for their personal city.

Our 2nd grade artists combined their knowledge of Abstract art designed and combined with words and emotions. Each color chosen by the artist reflected how they were feeling that day. Afterall, every color makes us feel something and that feeling can change everyday. Ever wonder why your favorite shirt is your favorite shirt? Maybe its' because that color makes you feel happy or calm. Think about it next time you go shopping.

Our 2nd grade students learned how to design and build 3D mini animals! Check out the cool result of their creative thinking and problem solving.

Our 2nd grade artists created silly monsters from their imagination and created a background for them as well. Next, they filled out a information sheet for their monster to share their monsters name, name, height, weight, their job and 3 fun facts. They then mounted it themselves on final paper.

Our second grade artists learned about Abstract Art and then created their own version of art using that style. Abstract art is art that only uses shapes, lines and colors. Both in class and e learner artists did amazing!

Our artists created some fun recycled binoculars using simplehousehold items. Each one is entirely unique and they enjoyed "searching" for things with them once they created them.

We learned about origami and what makes it such a unique art style. Then we did a guided folding lesson to make some amazing penguins! Check out how different they are.

Our artists did a guided drawing via video, made by me, and created some super excellent hot air balloons. They also learned some amazing science facts about hot air balloons and how they work.

As a class group, we did a guided drawing on how to draw a flower, outlined it in markers, used oil pastels to shade them in with color and then carefully cut them out. The end result was each class has a unique variety of flowers in all types of colors! Beautiful.

Our 2nd grade artists created their own set of maracas! They were challenged with being able to create a matching set and using bright colors. I think they came out fabulous, don't you?

We studied the artist Kandinsky and the art style known as Abstract Art We then created our own abstract art work using Kandinsky's circles to inspire us and then oil pastels to create the colors.

Our artists use shapes to create fun collage robots. Each has its own unique personality! They were challenged with adding gears, plugs, energy sources and more! All from cut paper and some glue.

Our artists used their imagination to create unique and friendly monsters. After designing them they colored them with colored pencil and added fun details including a ground environment. Next, they created monster information sheets which they listed the following: monsters name, age, height, weight, job and physical characteristics. We were hoping to do a monster show and tell after spring break.

Ask your artist about their monster.

Our artists learned how to create a 3D sculpture using found objects from around their house. They had to use their creative and problem solving skills to make these owls. Great job artists! They are all so UNIQUE.

Artists learned how to draw a robot with a guided drawing lesson, created by me. They created truly unique and outstanding robots. They were able to use their imagination to add so many great details.

We learned about origami and what makes it such a unique art style. Then we did a guided folding lesson to make some amazing penguins! Check out how different they are.

We did a guided drawing lesson and artists learned how to draw a fun shark. Then used value to created light and dark values on the shark. Then for fun, we added a unique underwater scene with a variety of fish friends and assorted sea life.

Our artists studied the artist Laurel Burch and her unique cat paintings. Then, as a group, did a guided drawing together on how to create a cat inspired by her artwork. Next, we outlined out cats in sharpie and then did amazing color work using oil pastels.

Our artists studied new scientific vocabulary and art techniques to create unique combination insects. Artists had to pick a head, thorax and abdomen from different insects and combine them into a new species of insect. Students also "named" their insects since they were the ones who "discovered" these unique species.

Artists created LEGOS versions of themselves for this twist on a self portrait project. They had to draw themselves wearing their favorite outfit and hair style. They also added some fun details such as sport equipment, games or art supplies.

Artists learned about value, shade and tint and practiced creating a value scale in their sketchbooks. They then learned how to make tints and shades for their work by learning some new acrylic paint mixing techniques. They were able to choose the fruit/color of their choice.

Our artists studied Aboriginal art, painting with dots, which comes from the Aboriginal tribe artist who reside in Australia. We used an interesting technique to paint our dots. Look at the photos and see if you can figure out how we made those dots.

Our 3rd grade artists created an amazing hand inspired art piece focusing around using lines, shapes and patterns.