1st and 2nd Grade Art

The jungles are completed! We had a great time constructing, cutting, gluing, painting and sculpting the Henri Rousseau jungles. The students learned several new techniques, used materials in a different way and enjoyed creating an environment based on the work of an artist. It is beneficial to have the work in art tie directly into a unit of study in their main classroom. I enjoy working with the teachers to develop the art curriculum to help support their core education. This week the class will be working in the Maker Space finishing the construction of their "Three Billy Goats Gruff" work. I am also giving them lessons on using various hand tools including hammers, pliers and wire cutters. They are loving building in the Maker Space and are doing a fine job using the tools.