Elementary I Art (1st, 2nd, and 3rd Grade)

We had two very productive days in art this week. Monday's class was focused on completing the color theory painting. The 1st grade students had the most to complete and they showed much stronger control over their materials compared to the beginning of the process. We actually made it through an entire class with no spilled paint. Banner day! The students in 2nd and 3rd grade finished their work and had the opportunity for free work, a favorite treat in the art program. On Tuesday, I presented a new project that was oriented toward the celebration of Diwali. We talked about symmetry and how mandalas were a peaceful and balance work of art. The students were presented a lesson on how to draw with glue and use colored sand to create their work. They showed fine control over the messy material and enjoyed the shorter work cycle for this project. If they completed their work, they could create a free work using the same technique. I also presented the large floor loom work to the 3rd grade students. Several students have begun weaving on the loom and are remembering all the steps to the process.