6TH GRADE SOFTIES!

Patricia McKissack's book is a needle in the haystack!

This was great fun!  Well...it was a bit challenging with the needle threading and knot tying...but they did do it all on their own!!  They are so very proud of them!

We looked at Japanese and Chinese softies and where they came from.  I adapted a power point and here:  http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/huskeyj72501-1395712-softies/

and the students followed the steps.  Did many sketches until they came up with their final creation, traced their designs on felt pieces and the sewing began!  

We Like to Move It...Move It!

We looked at bodies in motion.  These 2nd and 3rd graders had to draw a self portrait of themselves in motion doing some type of exercise to promote healthy lives!  We are a health wellness and international studies magnet so I try to incorporate as much as I can into our classes.  They had to add the writing piece with their art.  They turned out so great!

Rhyme Time Art with Text

2nd grade did Nursery Rhymes.  We began with Humpty Dumpty Climbs Again by Dave Horowitz.  This hilarious book has clever illustrations and the students loved reading all of the captions. Next we read many nursery rhymes from a power point I put together.  Then they created illustrations for the rhyme they selected.  They printed off the text and had to decide how to arrange their text on their piece.  Some mixed up their rhymes and others came up with their own twist.  I really like how they turned out. 

Greek Column Clay Sculptures in the Works

SUPER excited about this new project I have put together.  My 6th graders are learning about Greek Columns.  We drew some sketches then they followed my power point I created (see link below) to give them ideas on builing their column out of clay.  Their final piece is to create a clay sculpture to be showcased on top of their column.  They are getting excited and can't wait to paint & glaze these.  Each class is getting more and more creative.  LOVE THEM.  Will post final photos in a few weeks.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/huskeyj72501-1392474-famous-greek-columns-architecture/

Romero Britto inspired Kite Drawings

2nd graders created Romero Britto inspired Kite drawings.  I created the power point below to guide my students.  We used the poem A Kite to inspire our piece as well.

http://www.authorstream.com/Presentation/huskeyj72501-1392466-romero-britto-kites/

 

Chinese Paper Cutting

Chinese Paper Cutting

Our Chinese teacher helped our students look at the art of Chinese paper cutting.  They folded the paper and cut their design then added the finishing touch by creatively designing the name in Chinese characters.

1.  Fold paper in half 2 times.

2.  Design a fat border around the edge of your paper.

3.  Cut out the small parts of your border.

4.  Open and glue onto colored background.

Rosy & Ruby

Rosy & Ruby
My 2 adorable nieces!