Art Club -1st round of Gingerbread Houses

The kids had lots of fun creating these little gems.  I enjoyed watching them create these.   Hoping there were no sick bellies from the candy consumption.
Big thanks to Kate for being such a great helper.

Gingerbread houses for art club

I woke up and found our elf Felix ATE one of the gingerbread houses I painstakingly made. NO FELIX!

The golden brush award

Each class had the opportunity to earn the golden brush to display in their classroom for the week.   They also earn a point every time they earn the brush.   The points then go toward a party at the end of the year.  My standards are high but achievable.  "May the odds be ever in your favor! "

1st grade group project

Trunk or Treat

What a blast!!  Lots of great costumes.

1st grade very busy spiders

5th grade art club.

18 fifth grade students signed up for art club.  18 students in attendance today. They painted a banner for Veteran's day.  They also made individual signs for the veterans that attend.

I have a total of 55 art club students.  First two meetings have been successful.   35 students in total for 5th and 6th grade.  Only one absence because student was sick.  This = 1 happy art teacher.  

Outside the art studio!

Stopped out to the game to support my niece and found these guys before the tackling happened.  Uniforms are still sparkly. 

Go Warriors!

6th grade Mandalas

"The word "mandala" is from the classical Indian language of Sanskrit. Loosely translated to mean "circle," a mandala is far more than a simple shape. It represents wholeness, and can be seen as a model for the organizational structure of life itself--a cosmic diagram."

"Describing both material and non-material realities, the mandala appears in all aspects of life: the celestial circles we call earth, sun, and moon, as well as conceptual circles of friends, family, and community."

In the Hiawatha art studio students are learning about the world around them.  Exploring cultures and community. Students are featured below creating an individual project but working as groups sharing ideas and supplies.  They are learning to be supportive of each other and give constructive criticism.  They are also learning about symmetry, patterns, using a ruler to measure cm, and folding paper to create equal parts. They are using variety of lines and infusing their own personal likes.

This year is exciting for me because I have prior knowledge of the student's abilities and personalities.  I feel connected to them and respected.  They are a great group of students.  Hiawatha is home!

Enjoy a peek in to the art studio.

Mrs. Snyder's class

   

Mrs. Young's class

2013-14 End of the year 4th grade chalk art. Inspired by artist Burton Morris.

Welcome back Hiawatha families!

Welcome back!  I am so excited for the 2014-15 school year.  I would like to stay connected with my students and families.  I have found this a simple way to communicate with you all.

What will you find in this blog.  My goal is to update you on what we are learning in the art studio.  I will be uploading images, information, wish list of  recyclable materials or special materials and so much more.  I will also be sharing art club information and special dates.  Please add this blog to your favorites on your web browsing bar.  Let's have an amazing year.