Monthly Archives: August 2016

Each kindergartener has created their own self-portrait. These selfies are so precious! I will be hanging them up for open house.

Why did Van Gogh paint so many sunflowers? They make people happy. So, I am bringing the sunshine and happiness into the art room. Thanks for all of the sunflower donations!

I loved watching my K-1 students explore painting with a dot applicator.They loved exploring the colors and removing the dot to create a circle using negative space. 

So, my room layout is a labor of love.  It is the cleanest it has ever been! Sometimes to much clutter can clutter creativity. I am proud of my warm classroom environment and welcome all visitors and volunteers.

Students in grades K-1 enjoyed painting their own dot paintings inspired by “The Dot.” The students will move into the next art lesson about self-portraits, the famous “selfie.” Why do artists create the selfie anyways? Students will take their dot … Continue reading →

I hope all of my students have had a great summer! I am anxious to hear all about your adventures when you return on August 10th!  There are a few things that you may donate specifically to the art room. … Continue reading →