Kindergarten Art

I presented paper making to the students to tie into their study of the Chinese New Year and zodiac studies. The upper classes had made ample pulp for the students to use, so the kindergarten students were able to make a sheet of paper without having to prep the supplies. I gave lessons to 4 students at a time and they all were able to follow the many step process with minimal assistance from me. This is such a remarkable group of young students. While I worked with the paper makers, Pat Carey-Bell kept the other students on track gluing the zodiac figures in order. Following the completion of that unit, we began our printmaking lesson. This is the first exposure to printmaking for most students and it quickly turns into one of their favorite mediums in art. They created a zentangle image on a foam plate and we will begin printing this week. They practiced creating patterns first on paper, then transferred their best design on the foam plate. I look forward to presenting the inking and printing process tomorrow as it always makes me feel like an art magician! We will be glazing the ceramic bowls after the printmaking lesson is complete.